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What happens when ‘BI Phakathi’ goes broke?

hero to the homeless

Over the last few years, BI Phakathi has earned the reputation of being a hero to the homeless.

On social media, the philanthropist is often seen dishing out stacks of cash to those most in need in South Africa.

But what happens when the man responsible for helping out thousands of homeless individuals goes broke himself?

Will anyone step up and offer to help the well-known philanthropist the way he has helped thousands over the last few years?

It turns out South Africans are a generous

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