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Although 2020 was a difficult year for many across the globe it was also a year full of inspiration.
South Africans inspired each other with their stories of hard work and determination.
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32-year-oldTloks Leparastarted his own fast-food restaurant in his community.
The entrepreneur converted a township home into a restaurant and his business has just grown from there.
A successful franchise, placards that built a home & true friendship are just a few inspiring stories of 2020. Image: @Radebe_merci / Twitter, supplied and Pen Lloyd Maddocks / FacebookSource: UGC
Lepara has no tertiary qualification and was raised by a single parent who worked as a domestic helper.
2.Lusindiso Malgaslost his job as a warehouse packer due to the pandemic.
The young father of three decided to make witty placards.
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The placards caught the attention of Brendan Cottle, who started aBackaBuddycampaign with the fundraising goal of R250 000.
At the time of publishing the original piece, they had raised R34 000.
Pen Lloyd Maddocks, posted a snap of two boys who grew up together and are still good friends.
The photo shows the inspiring friendship between Ethan Maddocks and Aluta Tonenji.
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A young man named Mlungisi went above and beyond to trace Margot Vorster after he found her lost wallet.
SAPS shared photos of police officers helping a community.
They were photographed using shovels to make a furrow to divert the water away from the houses.
South Africans were inspired by the post and they applauded the officers in the comment section.
Her post includes pictures of her determined boy who suffers from a physical disability.
Part of her post read:
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
