A week after 70-year-old Mabuti Kobengs house was burnt down, his community in Thokoza, Gauteng, rallied to help him rebuild his home during Mandela Month.
Kobengs house caught fire on the night of 8 July 2024 while he was sleeping and he lost all his belongings in the blaze.
A few days later, comedian and content creator Sifiso Tshabalala, who is known as Leagen Wayans, posted a video of himself appealing to the public for assistance.
We decided as the youth that lets just do something and raise awareness about this, said Tshabalala.
So far the feedback has been amazing. A few members of the community have been with us onsite cleaning and taking down the roof as well as plastering the walls, said Tshabalala speaking to The Citizen .
