Since news broke about NkosikhoMbele's goodwill gesture Twitter users have been filled with irritation and disdain for energy company Shell and BackaBuddy.
CAPE TOWN - Since news broke about Nkosikho Mbele's good will gesture Twitter users have been filled with joy, amusement and irritation - bordering on disdain - for energy company Shell and crowdfunding site BackaBuddy. Mbele, a resident in Khayelitsha became an overnight hero after he used R100 out of his own pocket to pay for fuel for 21-year-old Monet van Deventer who had forgotten her bank card.
But people on Twitter were not happy on Monday when news surfaced that the money raised would not be given to Mbele directly and would instead be managed the crowdfunding platform on his behalf. The was apparently due to his safety.Skim your 5% and give Nkosikho his money, @backabuddy. FFS. Backabuddy that money better go to Nkosi’s personal bank account. pic.twitter.
I am proud to work with an amazing Organisation Shell South Africa. I learnt at Shell, they value the spirit of Ubuntu & as a company Shell are moved by the act of kindness by their service champion Nkosikho Mbele.He has inspired us all to pay it forward!Ke a leboha @Shell pic.twitter.com/uI6Kgda5XYUsers on Twitter were appalled at the apparent gall of Shell, who they accused of using a innocent and selfless moment to promote their brand and company.
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