Amongst those are 27-year-old father, Lusindiso Malgas.
Malgas, who originally came from the Eastern Cape, lost his job as a warehouse packer.
As a dad of three, Malgas had to come up with a way to generate income.
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However, job hunting in the current economic climate is proving to be nearly impossible.
So, Malgas decided that he needed to ask for help.
His warm personality and witty signs caught the attention of a kind man.
Jobless father of three, Lusindiso Malgas, has put smiles on the faces of motorists who pass him every day with his placards. Photo: SuppliedSource: Twitter
So, on 22 July, Cottle launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to build Malgas a house.
The BackaBuddy campaign has thus far raised over R34 000 towards the fundraising goal of R250 000.
Cottle was quoted saying:
Over 130 people -both locally and internationally - have contributed to Malgas' home.
Lusindiso Malgas with Good Samaritan, Brendan Cottle. Photo: Image Yes and Yes / Supplied.Source: UGC
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