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Woman's act of kindness towards Checkers Sixty60 driver warms SA's hearts

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A South African woman has gone viral after her small act of kindness warmed the hearts of many social media users.

Vinisha Singh took to Facebook to share a picture of a Checkers Sixty60 driver standing in the rain at her home after delivering her Checkers order.

The man, dressed in his Checkers raincoat and trousers, was visibly wet from the rain.

The picture also shows him holding a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of biscuits, which Singh gave him as a small gesture of kindness.
1 Oct 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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