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Siya Kolisi gives back to the Community

Siya Kolisi has inspired many young people with his heartbreaking story of growing up poor and sometimes going to bed on an empty stomach. Life was not easy for the rugby superstar as he had to turn to the community of Zwide, in the Eastern Cape, to help them get through those hungry nights.

Rachel and Siya Kolisi

The Springbok captain talked about going to various houses and having to beg for food as a means for survival for him and his family. He has decided to return the good favour by assisting these families with essentials during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Siya Kolisi

The lockdown has caused major affliction to various families around the country and as a way of giving back to the needy, celebs have been going out of their way to assist where possible. Taking this opportunity to share his story and appreciate the women, he shared the story in the caption.

Siya Kolisi

“As a young boy some days we didn’t have food at home. And I would go from house to house with an empty cup asking for maize meal, beans anything that would feed my family and I for the night.

Siya Kolisi

“Yesterday, I was reminded of these stories from the same ladies that would fill my cup all those years ago, while delivering food that will fill their families for a month,” he wrote. He then proceeded to thank the families for feeding him and his family and for teaching him ubuntu. He also added a few clan praises.

In other news – Rethabile Khumalo involved in a Car Accident

Winnie Khumalo has reported that her daughter Rethabile Khumalo was involved in a car and is badly injured. Winnie confirmed the news on her Twitter account and has since received messages to console her and followers also wished Rethabile a speedy recovery.

Rethabile Khumalo

The musician did not divulge any more details pertaining to her accident, she only informed people of the state she is currently in and asked for prayers to help her heal faster. Read more

Source: Zalebs