One of South Africa's iconic citizens, Solly Krok, has committed to raise R108 million from international and local communities to help feed vulnerable people in South Africa. In the Jewish tradition, the number 18 symbolises life and good things, so Krok has made 108 his goal because he wants to "help give people life". Krok will be doing a symbolic walk in his Johannesburg suburb to complete 91km by 4 June. Having started in May, Krok's aim is to have walked 1km for every year of his age by this date. The rabbi responded with three pearls of wisdom: "Example, example, example!"

Source: News 24 May 27, 2020 07:41 UTC