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SA petrol attendant's act of kindness warms hearts

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A petrol attendant's act of kindness has now sparked an entire movement of kindness. After Justin Roderick's car ran out of petrol just 2 km from his daughters’ school, they were left stranded with no other option but to walk to the nearest petrol station. Here, they were met with kindness when petrol attendant Warren Bhebe paid for a 5-litre bottle of petrol for the family and gave them an additional R100.
11 Aug 2025 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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