Over R600,000 Raised in David Sejobe’s Name as SA Continues to Honour Him
Good Things Guy | 12.02.2026 11:10
What began as a modest R20,000 goal on the 31st of January has grown into R600,000, built largely from small donations by ordinary people determined to honour David Sejobe’s life.
Johannesburg, South Africa (12 February 2026) – It has been nearly 2 weeks since David Sejobe tragically passed away and what has unfolded since then is something few could have predicted. What began as shock and heartbreak has grown into one of the most moving displays of collective kindness South Africa has seen in a long time.
The crowdfunding campaign set up with a modest goal of R20,000 to assist David’s family with funeral and memorial expenses now stands at R602,000. The speed at which it grew was remarkable. The way it continues to grow is even more telling. This is not a total driven by a handful of large donors. It has been built steadily from R10s, R20s and R50s… from people who felt compelled to do something, however small, to honour a man whose daily presence meant more than many realised at the time. In the days after his passing, South Africa responded with an outpouring of love. Motorists hooted as they passed the gate where he once stood. Candles and flowers were placed near his post. His name trended across social media. And his story made front-page news. But beyond the public tributes, it has been the personal reflections that reveal why this has resonated so deeply.
“We didn’t all know your name, but we knew your smile,” one message read. Another urged, “If you can be anything in this world, be a David Sejobe.”
People shared how he brought lightness to traffic-heavy mornings, how he remembered cars and faces and how he greeted each day with energy that felt genuine.
Some comments have been deeply reflective. “Let’s give people their flowers while they are still alive,” one person wrote, acknowledging the lesson embedded in this loss. Another said simply, “The good we do lives on after us.” In many ways, that sentiment has become the heartbeat of this moment.
David was not a public figure, a community leader or a household name… he stood at a gate. He greeted people warmly and he showed up with dignity and care. Yet in his passing, it has become clear that those small, consistent acts carry enormous weight. They shape routines and create connections in spaces where we least expect them.
The money raised so far will provide meaningful support to his family during an unimaginably difficult time. But the deeper significance lies in what the number represents. It reflects a country choosing empathy over indifference. And it reflects thousands of people recognising kindness and deciding to respond in kind.
The organisers of the crowdfunding campaign have shared the following update:
“We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support.
Contact has been made with Mrs Sejobe and the campaign has been set up to provide direct support to her and her children, who are the identified beneficiaries of the fund. All proceeds raised will be paid directly to Mrs Sejobe and used for the care and future needs of her and the children.
We humbly ask that you continue sharing the campaign as we work together to honour and grow the legacy of Ntate David.
Thank you for the continued prayers, generosity, and understanding during this difficult time.”
