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A Polite Boy Walking Without Shoes Breaks Internet Hearts

A young boy with blonde hair in a teal shirt stands in a parking lot, looking down and covering his face in different poses.

If you are looking for a feel-good story today, this inspiring tale will surely be uplifting. A boy is seen walking without shoes on the side of the road, and it is obvious he is in great need.

A person in a black dress stands on a crosswalk with a cloudy sky and parked cars in the background.

A stranger stops and asks him what happened. The boy tells a story about how he was at his friend’s house, but his friend chased him away, and he had to leave all his clothes at his house.

The boy’s name is Hugo, and the stranger asks him how he can help. The boy tells him that his mother and father died when he was very young. Hugo had been walking for hours with no shoes on his feet!

A boy in a store holds two bags, one labeled "mrp.co," with shelves and clothing racks in the background.

Thankfully, Hugo ran into the generosity and kindness of BI Phakathi, also known as ‘The Secret South African Santa.’ BI Phakathi helps the underprivileged and homeless people with food and money.

Without revealing his face, BI records the videos and uploads them on his Facebook page and Youtube channel, which gets hundreds of thousands of views. Today, he decides to help young Hugo.

A young person wearing a black jacket with yellow and white stripes sits on a red bench, wearing a cap.

BI takes him to buy clothes and shoes as they shop together. He even gets Hugo lunch and a phone. He sends Hugo in a taxi to his destination and tells him to call when he gets to his spot. BI also gives him plenty of money to help him find housing.

This touching video is proof there is good in this world. BI Phakathi is an inspiration to us all. If everyone showed more compassion and kindness, the world could be a better place. The response to BI’s Youtube channel shows that people appreciate his efforts!