Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung acts where it counts. Literally.
Somizi responded to a teacher who posted an appeal for calculators for her Grade 12 pupils on Twitter, writes IOL.
@leblo_m wrote: “I'm looking for anyone who can donate scientific calculators for the grade 12 kids that I teach. Kindly retweet. Someone you know may know someone who knows someone in high places. Only 20 calculators.”
I'm looking for anyone who can donate scientific calculators for the grade 12 kids that I teach. Kindly retweet. Someone you know may know someone who knows someone in high places. Only 20 calculators. @akreana_ @NOCHILL_GOD @Anele @somizi
— lonaleblomolapalamathomo (@leblo_m) February 24, 2021
The onnie tagged Somizi and media personality Anele Mdoda, hoping for help.
The Idols SA judge responded speedily, wanting to know the cost of the calculators. He forked out for 20 scientific calculators.
Known for his generosity, Somizi has responded to requests on Twitter since the start of lockdown.
In August, he promised to buy a follower a set of Le Creuset potte and supported local fashion brands.
The choreographer and entrepreneur was lauded for his kindness.
One tweep wrote: “We appreciate the good job you're doing to our black people, we love you for that, that's why you will always prosper in life. #SomgagaForThePeople.”
Another said: “Im a Zimbabwean bt the way Somizi do things, u r so amazing. U speak out your mind and do what your powers can always. Im praying for your life, projects and everything good you do. Education is the key.”