Simbirisiyo Mushanewana

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Determined: Sam Mushanewana, the founder of the nonprofit, Donations on Wheels, at Stellenbosch University. Photo: David Harrison

DONATIONS ONWHEELS

Once homeless, Sam goes to university

His goal is to start a training centre – but first he wants to study, and being 50 has not stopped him

Eunice Masson

Acts of service: Despite facing poverty in his own life, Simbirisiyo Mushanewana started a feeding scheme called Donations OnWheels. At least once a week, ‘Sammie’ and volunteers drive to different parts of Stellenbosch to offer a hot meal such as chicken and rice (left) to the homeless people of the university town.
Photos: David Harrison

Slice of life: ‘Feeding the homeless saved me’

After developing ‘terrible depression’ Simbirisiyo Mushanewana learnt that helping others also meant helping himself

Eunice Masson