Desmond Dube reflects on being homeless
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on 20 December, Desmond Dube reflected on the time he was homeless and sleeping on the dangerous streets of Johannesburg.
DESMOND DUBE SHARED HIS EXPERIENCE OF WHEN HE WAS HOMELESS AND AFRAID
The legendary face of Clientele Life remembered what it was like for him when he was homeless and had nowhere else to go during the festive season.
Dube said,
“Thirty-odd years ago, I was living on the streets and homeless. That was both terrifying and confusing. The streets of Joburg become empty and eerie”
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The actor said that this time of the year is very dangerous for everyone, but especially for those who don’t have anywhere to run to.
Dube reflected on the agony of having nobody to share the misery of being homeless with. He said that he had to adjust to the streets very quickly after learning that “criminals don’t take holidays”.
“The streets become even more dangerous for those who seem vulnerable and easy targets,” Dube said.
The commercial actor said that during these times, he only had God to depend on.
For him, prayer was the only source of protection that he recognised because the police were also too busy focused on the festivities.
“Prayer saved me. This time of the year means a lot to me and millions of people around the world.”
He pleaded with people to pray for the safety of homeless people during this Christmas season. He also asked people to also remember those travelling back and forth and to keep them in loving prayers.
HOW IS LIFE FOR DESMOND DUBE TODAY?
In another story previously reported by The South African, Desmond Dube was issued a letter of demand from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to settle a massive R1.4 million tax debt.
According to City Press, The Clientele presenter was summoned to pay up R 1 432 675.61 in a matter of 10 days.
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