Siphiwe Tshabalala gets Mzansi happy for supporting street vendors | Shabba – A Great Man

South African soccer star Siphiwe Tshabalala is receiving high praises online. This after he was captured on more than one occasion supporting local street vendors who usually sell low cost items . His down-to-earth nature has impressed many sports lovers who believe that this is the secret to his long standing success.

Many of those who have seen the snaps have discussed how other soccer stars’ lavish lifestyles led to they eventual downfalls.



Over the years, South Africans have seen some of the country’s biggest stars fall victim to poor financial decisions.

Soccer stars in particular seem to struggle the most when it comes to handling their finances and often splurge their money on lavish cars, alcohol and women.

This is why for many, seeing a big soccer star like Siphiwe Tshabalala spending his money on items that cost no more than R5, appears to have warmed many hearts.



Photos of the Bafana Bafana player supporting local street vendors were shared online. In the snaps, he appears to be in his element — something many enjoyed seeing.

The post received many reactions from social media users who have called on other players to go in the same direction as Siphiwe.

Many of them praised him for supporting the hard working men and women who take to the streets to make a living.

“Thank you ,Shabba. That is why blessings are always in the legend’s eyes,Simphiwe Tshabalala,he is always as humble as a dear. That’s cool. Danko,” one person commented while another added:

“Kasi boy love you so much ntwana Yami”