For one stranded couple, fear quickly turned to faith when two police officers and a stranger showed the true meaning of kindness.
South Africa (17 August 2025) – Sometimes life throws a curveball… like a car breaking down on the way to a long-awaited holiday. But every now and then, those moments of stress reveal something far greater: kindness, humanity and a reminder that South Africa is still filled with people who care.
Sa’adah Tavira-Mbaya Mulunda and her husband Jerry recently experienced just that, and their story is one worth celebrating.
While travelling to their vacation spot, their car came to an unexpected halt. Stranded and uncertain of what to do next, two Pretoria Flying Squad officers, Sergeant Sefatsa and Sergeant Mohoseji, pulled over to help.
“Their kindness, humility, and genuine willingness to help turned what could have been a frightening situation into a moment of reassurance and safety,” Sa’adah shared.
The officers even bought coolant in an attempt to get the car back on the road. Although the repair required more work, their support in that moment reminded the couple that behind the SAPS badge are people who genuinely want to serve and protect.
“For us, they were angels in SAPS uniform, living proof that there are still so many good people in our country,” she said.
Their insurance company arranged for the vehicle to be towed to a Midas in Hammanskraal. And that’s where the second chapter of kindness unfolded.
Thabo, the branch manager, went far beyond his job description. Not only did he commit to helping repair their vehicle, but when it became clear the couple was stranded, Thabo and his wife Dineo personally drove them 120km to their holiday destination, after his workday had ended.
That simple act of selflessness left the couple speechless. “Their humanity left us humbled and deeply moved,” Sa’adah said.
In the space of a single day, three remarkable people, Sergeant Sefatsa, Sergeant Mohoseji, and Thabo with his wife Dineo, transformed a stressful ordeal into something beautiful.
“God showed us His hand of protection through these extraordinary people,” Sa’adah reflected. “Their actions turned a potentially disheartening situation into one filled with gratitude, hope, and renewed faith — in both humanity and God’s goodness.”
It’s a reminder we all need: while bad news often makes headlines, stories like this show that kindness, courage and compassion are alive and well in South Africa.
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