#FirstThingsFirst - Pearl Thusi's heartfelt gesture turns into an empty promise?

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South African media personality and actor Pearl Thusi stepped in to support a struggling mother, Siviwe Matroos, who launched a BackaBuddy campaign to cover her children's school fees in September last year. Apparently, Pearl Thusi still hasn't been able to fulfil her commitment, and the mother is now in limbo. The team deliberated on this situation, asking "If you offer financial help to someone, and later can’t deliver, what’s the right approach to handling that situation?"
16 Jan 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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