After a lifetime defined by just “trying to get by’, one kind stranger noticed Devon Naris and blessed him with a fortune he never dared to dream of.
Cape Town, South Africa (11 January 2026) – Nothing could have prepared one unsuspecting security guard for the blessing that would unfold during a normal day at work.
Devon Naris had been on duty at a Cape Town hotel when a curious Keegan Gordon approached him, wanting to find out a little bit about what he does.
In a now-viral video, shared on his TikTok and Instagram, Keegan is seen asking why Devon works every day, to which a slightly baffled Devon replied that it was because he needs to take care of himself.
Their conversation further revealed that Devon was actually experiencing homelessness and was currently living in a shelter in Cape Town.
“I work here, to take care of myself. If I don’t work, then things will be hard. I’m not the type that expects anything from anybody,” Devon shared.
The two shared a heartwarming hug before they parted ways, with Keegan saying he would try to check in on him again a little later in the day.
The video then showed Keegan returning to Devon’s workplace, this time carrying a surprise the honest security guard never saw coming.
Keegan greeted Devon again before telling him that he was inspired by his story. What happened next left Devon at a loss for words.
Keegan reached into his pocket to give Devon R10,000 as his way of helping him get by while he works to build a stable life.
Looking at the money in disbelief, Devon said he’d never received that amount of money in his life, much less from someone he didn’t even know.
An emotional Devon went on to share about his humble childhood, saying he never knew his father and that during difficult times, his mother would have to ask for help door-to-door and that this moment of unexpected generosity from a complete stranger was nothing he could ever have imagined for himself.
Finally, the man who spends his days protecting others got to feel like the world was looking out for him, too.
@bigmankgSurprising a Homeless Security Guard with R10 000. 🥹🇿🇦
Sources: Keegan Gordon
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