Somizi to the rescue – again

TV PERSONALITY Somizi Mhlongomotaung is among the many stars who often make headlines with their admirable charity work.

The Idols SA judge topped the Twitter trends list again yesterday after he offered to pay for a child’s wheelchair.

On Monday, “Mpho” took to Twitter seeking assistance for a mother whose child needs a wheelchair. @Mphoza_ tagged a few celebs, Somizi among them.

She wrote: “Can we please donate to this lady shes looking for a wheel chair for her child @bonang_m @ Boity @somizi.”

The Living the Dream with Somizi star heeded the call.

He said: “Hi… get details of how much the wheelchair is and where it can be bought then we take it from there. Thank u… pls dm me all the details… their details where they stay so I can buy it closest to them for (them) to go collect.”

The Metro FM presenter later confirmed to Mpho that he would buy the wheelchair and have it delivered: “No stress. Tomorrow I’ll go to Dis-chem nearby... buy it and give u details for collection.”

Expressing her gratitude to Somizi, Mpho said: “Am getting 50 notifications at once, it’s hard to respond… somsom is helping with the wheelchair. (I) am getting diapers for the little girl. If u want to help u can buy diapers and donate to her. Thank u.”

Somizi’s charity work has a long history. For many years, the star has been assisting students from disadvantaged communities with financial aid.

The Somizi & Mohale: The Union star and his husband, Mohale Motaung-mhlongo, in collaboration with their Somhale Foundation, have donated food vouchers to

400 families during lockdown.