It’s only been six months since Tshepo Tsebane joined Pick n Pay Hoedspruit but his personality and humility has already been felt by the people of Hoedspruit.
Last week, Natacha Wauquiez was the lucky customer to receive Tshepo’s kindness. This after she forgot her credit card at home when she went shopping on Wednesday, September 1. She took to Hoedspruit Town Facebook page to share her experience.
She wrote: “Angels do exist. I had a difficult night yesterday, could not sleep much, exhausted this morning, rushing to drop my child at school. His name is Tshepo, he works at Pick’n’Pay.
Early this morning, I rushed shopping, because of a very busy day at work awaiting. When I was about to pay, I realised that I had left my credit card at home. Anger, frustration because of wasting precious time, and tiredness kicking.
I had some cash with me and then asked Tshepo if I could pay for some of the goods, then leave the rest. Tshepo answered: “I have a suggestion for you. Why don’t I pay with my own credit card for the balance that you owe, then you’ll pop in later to refund me?”
My heart melted, a tear sleeping down my cheek… Tshepo, thank you for your humanity, compassion and goodness.” The Herald contacted Wauquiez, who had only praises for Tshepo. “I am usually a private person.
Nevertheless, the reason why I posted my story with Tshepo on the Hoedspruit Facebook page is because I wanted other people to witness that compassion, goodness and humanity still exist,” she told Herald. She said as soon as Tshepo offered his financial help, his gesture touched her heart profoundly.
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“I actually could not believe it and dropped a tear. A young man who does not know me, who might not earn a big salary and yet offering me to pay about R500 from his own pocket to finish paying for my shopping. But the story goes far beyond money. It was about a total stranger, Tshepo, sensing that I was feeling overwhelmed that morning, who decided to care and offered me his unconditional and emotional support through his financial participation,” she said.
Customer service manager, Natasha Maguire described Tshepo as a humble, genuine and down-to-earth person.
“He is very inspiring, we are blessed to have him working with us. Tshepo also gets on well with all his co-workers,” she said.
People on the Hoedspruit Town Facebook page also had good comments about the story. “Just so heartwarming, thank you for the person you are Tshepo what a wonderful place the world would be if everyone have your attitude and shows the kindness you did know you will be truly blessed,” wrote Corne Bezuidenhout.
Sandi Amiradaki wrote: “Wow Tshepo… Beautiful souls like you give us hope for humanity. Keep shining.” Charlotte Rossouw wrote: “Had the privilege of being served at the paypoint by Tshepo a few days ago. He was kind, friendly and professional. When I walked away I just had to thank him for the great service. What an exceptional young man.”
While Kgaugelo Kgohloane praised Tshepo for his contribution to his academics. “He is really a good guy. I remember last year when I was doing my matric I battled with accounting and my final exams were approaching. Tshepo helped me. He made sure I understood everything. He would teach me until he was exhausted but if I didn’t understand he wouldn’t give up. Day and night he would assist me. And today I have passed and in university because of him. I’m so grateful for him and may God bless him.”
