70-year-old Mabuti Kobeng’s house was burnt down. His community, in Thokoza, has rallied to help him rebuild the home before Mandela Day.
A week after 70-year-old Mabuti Kobeng’s house was burnt down, his community in Thokoza, Gauteng, rallied to help him rebuild...A week after 70-year-old Mabuti Kobeng’s house was burnt down, his community in Thokoza, Gauteng, rallied to help him rebuild his home during Mandela Month.
Kobeng’s 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.“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“A few have also donated some monies to assist in buying the material and equipment.
Tshabalala confirmed that social media philanthropist BI Phakathi has also contributed to the fundraising.“uMkhulu tells us that what happened was, he was sleeping and a part of the wiring was probably not okay and it went off because he doesn’t know what happened,” said Mofokeng in his video.With the house burnt down and needing repairs, the senior citizen has found a temporary dwelling. “At the present moment, Mkhulu takes shelter in his backyard in a shack.
In one of his latest videos, Tshabalala gives an update on the work that has been done to the burnt house.“As much as we haven’t reached our goal, Mr BI Phakathi has invested in this thing and we still need more, and we’re grateful for what he has given us. But the work is a lot,” said Tshabalala.
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