A chance encounter has led to a Durban police officer helping a homeless man get back on his feet. Constable Shiven Latchman met Siyabonga Phewa while on duty earlier this month. 22-year-old Phewa has been homeless since last year and was struggling to find a job, despite having an excellent academic record. Latchman shared Phewa's story on social media, which sparked an outpouring of support from South Africans. SABC's Taliesha Naidoo reports...

<p>A chance encounter has led to a Durban police officer helping a homeless man get back on his feet. Constable Shiven Latchman met Siyabonga Phewa while on duty earlier this month. 22-year-old Phewa has been homeless since last year and was struggling to find a job, despite having an excellent academic record. Latchman shared Phewa's story on social media, which sparked an outpouring of support from South Africans. SABC's Taliesha Naidoo reports...</p>

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