Introduction
This article speaks about the significant contribution made by the patriotic and caring Ayanda Msweli in helping many poor South Africans escape from a myriad of dehumanizing and traumatizing experiences and hardships they face in their lives and communities. The philanthropic work of Ayanda Msweli epitomizes that Ubuntu is key to solving many of the issues people face regardless of their age. Ayanda Msweli Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) established by Ayanda Msweli. While Ayanda Msweli has worked as a traffic anchor on Ukhozi FM for quite some time, he has helped and changed the lives of many people, both in rural and urban areas.
The Positive Contribution of Ayanda Msweli in Helping the Poor South Africans
Ayanda Msweli and his foundation promotes a caring society, and it has shown uBuntu in many ways. In many cases, Ayanda has shown exceptional concern and care about experiences of homeless grandmothers, and sexually abused young and old people. His work also deals with emotional stories and abuse of men by their ex-wives, and witchcraft-related matters. Where an old granny is without a dignified shelter, or when a disabled person and his/her family cannot afford to buy a wheelchair, the Ayanda Msweli Foundation builds a house for them.
How does Ayanda Msweli identify people who need Help?
People who have issues write to Ayanda themselves; he prioritizes the issues and starts attending to the most pressing ones. He personally goes to the homes of those people to witness the issue of concern. Why should the Ayanda Msweli Foundation be recognized – it is because of its humanitarian role in restoring the dignity of many people. Where does Ayanda get the funds to help these people? The source of the money comes from people and donations. In order to continue helping people, he introduced what they call “Indishi”, whereby Ayanda himself goes from place to place asking people to donate from as little as R10. People donate because they like the work he is doing for the people.
What Challenges Do Ayanda Msweli Face?
While Ayanda is known and supported by many people, one of the serious challenges he faces while collecting some donations is that he sometimes finds it difficult to freely ask donations in public spaces such as white-owned shopping malls, who, in most instances, he is instructed not to collect donations from people in such spaces to the extent that he is sometimes forced to leave the premises.
Conclusion
It is fundamentally important that we recognize individuals like Ayanda Msweli who make a positive contribution to the lives of many poor people. UBuntu is key to helping those who are facing a wide range of issues. People who hold public offices should not ignore the work of Ayanda Msweli. Instead, they must appreciate him and offer him funding in order for him to continue helping as many South Africans as he can.
