Mysterious Good Samaritan BI Phakathi made headlines this week after he claimed that he had gone “broke.”

The philanthropist – famed for posting clips of him helping those in desperate need – appealed to South Africans to help him in his own time of need.

 
But there was more to the story…Earlier this week, BI Phakathi trended on Twitter or X.com after he claimed he was in a tight financial position.

He tweeted: “The assignment is bigger than me. Right now, I am broke. I have used all resources to spread the good news and fight poverty. Please pray for me if you can”.After fans rallied together to donate to the Good Samaritan, Phakathi revealed the truth behind his tweets.

The generous man claimed he had “tested” his followers to see if they were willing to help a stranger in need, as he had done.

Phakathi rewarded all those who had helped him with cash deposits in their bank accounts.

He tweeted to one follower: “You passed the test.”

To another, he posted: “Thank you for your faithfulness and being kind to me.”

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