A 48-year-old Daveyton resident is in need of a wheelchair donation or, possibly, a job to help him overcome the difficulties he has been facing since losing both his legs to sugar diabetes.
Samuel Johan Nkosi was diagnosed with this deadly condition about three years ago, and both his legs had to be amputated to save his life, putting him in a wheelchair.
He is a father to two primary school children and a partner to their mother. They all live in Daveyton and Samuel is the only breadwinner. He is currently unemployed but he has to wake up to “hustle” every day to put food on the table.
“I have been begging at the N12 and Kingsway Road robots for two years because I have to look after my children and my wife,” he said.
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It is not easy to find a job and although I receive R1 600 pension it does not cover all our needs. We are always short of money.
My two children are still young so I have to make sure they have a meal before they go to sleep. I believe that I am still able to work despite my condition. When I had a job things were easy, but now I am facing a lot of problems.”
Samuel said that the announcement of the national lockdown will affect him negatively, despite it being the right call to save people’s lives.
He said that the month is too far from over and it will be difficult for him since his hustle is from hand to mouth.
“We may face tough times when schools reopen because I will not have worked enough days to cover all my family’s needs,” Samuel explained.
I am looking for a proper wheelchair because the one I am using is not in good condition. I cannot travel long distances and it is difficult to use. I am also seeking a job to take care of my family so that I can give my children a better future by helping them at school.”
The community can find Samuel at the intersection of the N12 off-ramp and Kingsway Road, at the robots. He does not have a cellphone but said he is always at his “post”.
* Samuel will in all likelihood only be returning to his “post” to beg for food and money after the national lockdown is lifted.
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