Caught On Camera: Taxi Driver Rushes To Help Struggling Elderly Man

February 7, 2025

Today's good news story comes from Cape Town, South Africa.

Amid the fierce winds sweeping through Cape Town, a heartwarming act of kindness has captured the internet’s attention. Nathan Ashraf, a local taxi driver, was caught on camera rushing to help an elderly man struggling to cross the street against the force of nature.

taxi driver helps elderly man in wind
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Without hesitation, Ashraf flung open his cab door—leaving it wide open despite the raging wind—and sprinted to the gentleman’s side. Carefully guiding him across the street, Ashraf made sure he reached safety before returning to his taxi.

A passerby filmed the touching moment, later posting it on Facebook with the caption: “I recorded this video not knowing I would capture such a great act of kindness … The driver is Nathan Ashraf.”

The video has since gone viral, with countless people praising Ashraf’s selfless actions.

“The fact that he left his door open in that wind and ran for the old guy speaks volumes,” one commenter wrote.

In a world where small gestures often go unnoticed, Ashraf’s act is a reminder that kindness still prevails.


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