GROWING up in severe poverty taught Tshepo Moloto to help people in need.
He collects second-hand clothes, food parcels and sanitary towels.
The 38-year-old from Masoganeng near Mmametlhake, Mpumalanga, also asked people who wanted to clear their spaces, especially wardrobes, to donate clothes.
“They can deliver them at Bra Dicks’ Car Wash. I go around making a list of people who can use them. This world can be a better place if we help one another.”
Tshepo said he often asked for food parcels and sanitary towels.
“Young girls need sanitary towels. It is not easy to go to bed on an empty stomach. I’m doing this because I know the pain of having nothing. I am not rich, but I know I can do something to help others,” he said, adding that he was doing this for the second year.
Dumisani Nyundu (42) donated some items, and said this made him happy.
“I’m happy I’m playing my part to fight poverty in our communities. Life is unpredictable and one doesn’t know what will happen tomorrow. I’m relieved and feel good.”
Another donor, Tsholofelo Ngwato (37), said she would no longer burn clothes when she wanted to clear her wardrobe.
“This is a very good initiative and I have learnt something from it. We are not equal as people, and we always have to share with others. I’ll make sure I keep my old clothes safe for donation.”
