SAW AMERICAN SKATEBOARDER EXPERIENCES UBUNTU

Man skateboards through Africa and experiences the spirit of Ubuntu  This Africa Day, one unexpected moment on a quiet South African roadside is reminding people why this continent moves differently. American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal is currently skating across Africa on his way to Cape Town, and while passing through Beaufort West, he was met by a guard of honour from local school kids and teachers, cheering, waving, and high-fiving him as he rolled through town. The wholesome moment has now gone viral, with people across social media following his journey town by town.

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