Fantastic news everyone!! We have created a Backabuddy account for Deon. There is a target of R50 000 and R500 has already been donated. See link to donate: www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-deon-get-back-on-his-feet
Sterkte Deon. Aardse goed is aardse goed. Vrede in jou hart is goud! Jy lyk en klink soos ‘n man met karakter. Dankie vir vir jou diens en jammer oor alles waardeur jy is. 🙏🙏🙏
Quite ironic this story is, Deon my friend, I went through the exact same experience, designing and building caravans, went through a divorce and then along came covid, I lost everything including my caravan business, ended up in a wooden shack on a plot but I was determined to get out of my mess, I eventually got a job in cape town, rented a car for a year and moved to the UK,my life changed for the beter since then, I wish you all the best and totally understand your situation, alles van die beste my broer ,ek hoop jy kry jou lewe terug, God kyk af op jou, sterkte Deon
I can relate,,,,,me and my ex use to do door to door and in parking areas,,garages as well sales or marketing,, anything from pens to air fresheners and had experience in marketing directing from person to person,,,I know how it is,,, keep it up Deon👌
We went to visit Deon yesterday but he was not available due to other commitments. We did however leave a parcel at the thirsty oyster for him to collect. Deon msged me yesterday and confirmed collection. We are planning to visit him this weekend again because my kids really wants to meet him and offer him more blessings. If anyone else would like to contribute some food or whatever please let know and we can arrange that I collect it from you to take to Deon or if anyone would like to join and come with to pay him a visit please do so! The more the merrier!
That is SO wonderful to hear thank you for your kindness!! 🙏💚 If anyone wants to contribute or join Duane on 26 or 27 October 2024 please reach out to Duane by commenting on this video or emailing me on homelessincapetown@yahoo.com.
Hi Duan, please encourage him to visit the Gordans Bay Security company or any other security company in the bay. They might be able to assist him with a job as a security guard, seeing that he was a police officer.
GOD bless you ..sir I pray people will watch this and help you financially .get a home and the support you need .it's not good for you to live on the streets ..you are almost a pensioner ..and you served this county ..
Sterkte Deon 🙏 vat Jou Motorhome en begin Skuif solank Karoo toe. Baie Mense wat Omgee en Jou sal Help die kant. Pas Jouself Mooi op en Veilig wees. Hou aan Bid. Onthou God is Groot 🇿🇦
@@lieselvermeulen5794 Oudtshoorn. Uniondale. De Rust. Veiliger ook die kant. Dink daar sal meer Geleenthede ook wees vir Deon om te kan Werk en so. Al is dit net Tydelik sal dit ook Help. Baie Plase wat Betroubare Iemand soek.
Laat weet my asb hoe ek Deon kan Kontak. Het ñ Moontlikheid vir Hom in die Karoo op ñ Plasie waar Hy Verniet kan bly en ñ Geldjie Verdien vir Homself. Baie Veilig.
@@lieselvermeulen5794Hi daar. Is daar Enige manier hoe ek Oom Deon kan Kontak asb? Ek het ñ Moontlikheid vir Hom op ñ Plasie waar Hy Verniet in ñ Woonstelletjie sal bly. Hy moet net bietjie Toesig hou. En ñ Geldjie Verdien. Naby ñ Klein Dorpie. Laat weet my asb?
I'm going to pay Deon a visit today and take him some goodies. Please let know if u have something to give and I'll collect to take to him. Thanks in advance
This man needs to start a UA-cam channel and make videos of his daily life... The only thing he needs is his phone, don't even need editing skills! Van life videos get alot of views
There are a few guys with caravans in Sea Point who park inconspicuously on beach Road. Maybe he should come this side and they can help each other. I saw one at Saunders and one on beach Road close to the public toilets. I think it’s much safer.
11:4810:18 Stop talking nonsense about people on the streets. Mostly they are forced to go to the street. They loose their houses cars and work. At least he is trying. Familys can't look after other anymore. Yes friends will dry up. They all are poor thanks to the anc.
We recently followed up with Deon and it seems he is losing all hope. He still doesn't have a job or safe place to park his van and is saying he feels like driving the van into the Sea 😭😭😭
I spent 20 years Detective and am a resigned commissioned officer and would like to know where he was stationed and with which rank he retired from SAPS and when?
Why would you like to know that? Please send me a mail then I can forward Deon's cell number then you can ask him directly: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Oom Deon. Hoe kan ek Kontak maak met Jou? Het Moontlik iets vir Jou om te doen op ñ Plaas. Jy gaan Veiliger wees en ñ Woonstelletjie hê. Wil met Jou bietjie praat daaroor asb? So gou moontlik. Dit is in Die Karoo as Jy Bereid is om te Skuif Oom Deon. Jou Motorhome sal ook ñ Veilige Plekkie hê. Laat Ons Kontak maak asb?
My Mother often used to say, Ander mense se genade is n Helse genade...Even If's means no help from your blood relatives..And others. I found this coming from the most Religious groups of people as well, who are very condemning, cynical and insulting, as if they are immune to hardship. It's just the way of the World.😮😢😮
@trouserminnow1, depends on what you deem as a "friend". Not all of us have the same definition of a friend, some friends are not really your friends anyway
Some friends are dangerous, good friends, when things are going well, but just go down the hill you will no longer see them .I do know because I was in a similar situation, but have never experienced a homeless situation.
It's easy to Judge People when One is well off Financially,but when The Tables are Turned,will You Survive? Rather Pray for this Guy 🙏 and Give Him Good Wishes and Blessings.
I've been told that I am a good judge of character.. Something is wrong with this man's story.. It just doesn't sound right.. I believe that there is much more going on...
I really don't see the point of passing comments without proper evidence. Rather brainstorm and suggest solutions that could actually help the homeless in Cape Town.
I know him personally and I can say that yes, he has made mistakes In life but after everything he's been through, fighting for what he sees right I don't personally see how someone sitting behind a screen and who only saw him for a brief UA-cam interview can judge him perfectly, it's just not possible. He's a good person and an even better farther that even after everything still tries his best to support those which he loves.
@@HomelessinCapeTown-tg5fd Here are some suggestions. 1.stop illicit drugs . 2.Create jobs. 3. Stabilize crime.4. Mandate all youth to spend 2 years in armed forces and/or service for SA. Focus on education.
Can the now useless SAPS not give this veteran an admin job or some sort of job to do? This guy is a seasoned detective, he could teach some of your fellow clown detectives a thing or too! Utilise the mans experience. The lesson I have learnt from watching this is “never be judgmental” as we don’t know what a person has been through
Fantastic news everyone!! We have created a Backabuddy account for Deon. There is a target of R50 000 and R500 has already been donated. See link to donate: www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-deon-get-back-on-his-feet
Stay safe Deon. Some people are just horribly unkind & uncaring. Let's pray they never have to face your reality.
Sterkte Deon. Aardse goed is aardse goed. Vrede in jou hart is goud! Jy lyk en klink soos ‘n man met karakter. Dankie vir vir jou diens en jammer oor alles waardeur jy is. 🙏🙏🙏
It's good your giving people a voice to tell their stories. At the end of the day they are somebody's sons and daughters.
Quite ironic this story is, Deon my friend, I went through the exact same experience, designing and building caravans, went through a divorce and then along came covid, I lost everything including my caravan business, ended up in a wooden shack on a plot but I was determined to get out of my mess, I eventually got a job in cape town, rented a car for a year and moved to the UK,my life changed for the beter since then, I wish you all the best and totally understand your situation, alles van die beste my broer ,ek hoop jy kry jou lewe terug, God kyk af op jou, sterkte Deon
Ek hoop Deon kan jou gawe kommentaar te lese kry. Hoe het jy dit reggekry om buiteland toe te gaan aangesien dit 'n "pretty penny" kos...?
@@daveallen424 Always nice to hear a happy story🙂All the best in your future endeavours💪
This is a good, humble man. Good luck, hope you find something.
Thank you for an excellent interview. We get a lot of insight in these peoples lives. My God bless him.
I am so happy the information is helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means the world to us 💚🙏
good luck Deon I really hope your situation changes soon
So sad. To see this but I might end up here , who knows what tomorrow brings
Soveel trots en nederig. Ek hoop regtig hierdie man kry hulp. Hy is regtig ordentlik. Goeie onderhoud.
The very friends you entertained are nowhere to be found when you lose what you have.
@@shereebarends1997 Agreed, most people are “takers”, when you don’t have anymore to give, you are of no value to them. Sad world we live in
Ive also met Deon at the harbour. He is an absolute gem of a man
Looks and sounds like a nice person. Goodluck to you
I can relate,,,,,me and my ex use to do door to door and in parking areas,,garages as well sales or marketing,, anything from pens to air fresheners and had experience in marketing directing from person to person,,,I know how it is,,, keep it up Deon👌
Please donate your broken caravan. What a genuine soul, God bless🙏
We went to visit Deon yesterday but he was not available due to other commitments. We did however leave a parcel at the thirsty oyster for him to collect. Deon msged me yesterday and confirmed collection. We are planning to visit him this weekend again because my kids really wants to meet him and offer him more blessings. If anyone else would like to contribute some food or whatever please let know and we can arrange that I collect it from you to take to Deon or if anyone would like to join and come with to pay him a visit please do so! The more the merrier!
That is SO wonderful to hear thank you for your kindness!! 🙏💚 If anyone wants to contribute or join Duane on 26 or 27 October 2024 please reach out to Duane by commenting on this video or emailing me on homelessincapetown@yahoo.com.
Bless your heart
Hi Duan, please encourage him to visit the Gordans Bay Security company or any other security company in the bay. They might be able to assist him with a job as a security guard, seeing that he was a police officer.
Need Dion's what's up no
Here is Deon's cell number. Am not sure if he has WhatsApp:
Deon 063 792 9719
Cruel world we live in!
GOD bless you ..sir I pray people will watch this and help you financially .get a home and the support you need .it's not good for you to live on the streets ..you are almost a pensioner ..and you served this county ..
Ek hoop jy kom reg🙏
Sterkte Deon 🙏 vat Jou Motorhome en begin Skuif solank Karoo toe. Baie Mense wat Omgee en Jou sal Help die kant. Pas Jouself Mooi op en Veilig wees. Hou aan Bid. Onthou God is Groot 🇿🇦
Hallo, waar in die Karoo asb?
@@lieselvermeulen5794 Oudtshoorn. Uniondale. De Rust. Veiliger ook die kant. Dink daar sal meer Geleenthede ook wees vir Deon om te kan Werk en so. Al is dit net Tydelik sal dit ook Help. Baie Plase wat Betroubare Iemand soek.
Laat weet my asb hoe ek Deon kan Kontak. Het ñ Moontlikheid vir Hom in die Karoo op ñ Plasie waar Hy Verniet kan bly en ñ Geldjie Verdien vir Homself. Baie Veilig.
@@lieselvermeulen5794Hi daar. Is daar Enige manier hoe ek Oom Deon kan Kontak asb? Ek het ñ Moontlikheid vir Hom op ñ Plasie waar Hy Verniet in ñ Woonstelletjie sal bly. Hy moet net bietjie Toesig hou. En ñ Geldjie Verdien. Naby ñ Klein Dorpie. Laat weet my asb?
Thank you everybody for your understanding and good words.
@@deonvanzyl2469 Stay strong Deon💪the hard times always pass mate🙂
His family should be ashamed for not helping their own flesh and blood. Shocking how self-centered people have become.
Always remember this: Thier for the Grace of God go I.
Sterkte going forward
God bless you Sir! Amen!
People have lost their humanity and those that claim or judge are hypocrites.never say never.
Hardcore Oom, hou die blink kant bo. Our older folk have so much life experience and business knowledge. Way more that Politicians
Most people are one payday or one event away from ending up on the street
I'm going to pay Deon a visit today and take him some goodies. Please let know if u have something to give and I'll collect to take to him. Thanks in advance
Aww that is so fantastic to hear!! 🙏💚 Let us know how it went.
Can u please mail me his nr. I sent u a email
Thank you for your kindness, Duane.
May God bless you abundantly. ❤
This man needs to start a UA-cam channel and make videos of his daily life... The only thing he needs is his phone, don't even need editing skills! Van life videos get alot of views
That's such a great idea! Will let him know the next time we see him.
The tikkoppe and button koppe will rob him.
Hi. I have sent u a email. Duane
Hi Duane I did not receive any mails. Please mail again: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Don't judge the poor, it can so easily happened to everyone.
Agree,I lost most of my hard earned retired money during Covid. You can go from Hero to zero in an instant.
💯🙏Love & Respect
Good luck Deon.
Deon, my hart huil vir jou. Ek kan nie finansieel help nie maar ek sal vir jou intree by ons Hemelse Vader.
Many 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Shame, and other people have no compassion, robbing the homeless. Disgusting!
Yes it is so sad that the most vulnerable of our society are the ones most prayed on 😭
I hope someone will help him out and trun his life around.
That's people for you! They like you when you have things.
There are a few guys with caravans in Sea Point who park inconspicuously on beach Road. Maybe he should come this side and they can help each other. I saw one at Saunders and one on beach Road close to the public toilets. I think it’s much safer.
I met Deon years ago, when i bought a autovilla motorhome from him, which im still using today.
That is so interesting! What was your experience of him at the time?
Godbless you Sir❤
I hope his brother sees this
It is tough and it gets tougher. 😢
I agree 100%
Friends in need is friends indeed.
11:48 10:18 Stop talking nonsense about people on the streets. Mostly they are forced to go to the street. They loose their houses cars and work. At least he is trying. Familys can't look after other anymore. Yes friends will dry up. They all are poor thanks to the anc.
Tragic story💔Are there no shelters where this man can stay?
He has a place to sleep and a Police pension
Government need to make housing for homeless people - kibbutz style
Come Capetonians....this good man needs a helping hand! Where is everybody?
We recently followed up with Deon and it seems he is losing all hope. He still doesn't have a job or safe place to park his van and is saying he feels like driving the van into the Sea 😭😭😭
❤️🕊❤️
Hopefully Geordan Hill Lewis will see these people too.
What a shame at his age of life to come to this because of covid
Very sad..wonder what the brother will tell God one day...he can't love God if he can't love his brother he can see.
Hi Deon, did you come right???
Sorry not yet.
Few will understand this
I spent 20 years Detective and am a resigned commissioned officer and would like to know where he was stationed and with which rank he retired from SAPS and when?
Why would you like to know that? Please send me a mail then I can forward Deon's cell number then you can ask him directly: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Oom Deon. Hoe kan ek Kontak maak met Jou? Het Moontlik iets vir Jou om te doen op ñ Plaas. Jy gaan Veiliger wees en ñ Woonstelletjie hê. Wil met Jou bietjie praat daaroor asb? So gou moontlik. Dit is in Die Karoo as Jy Bereid is om te Skuif Oom Deon. Jou Motorhome sal ook ñ Veilige Plekkie hê. Laat Ons Kontak maak asb?
Please call Deon, here is his cell number: 063 792 9719
Because the brother think Deon wants to spunch of them, and they are to full of them self's to have compaction for there own family.
My Mother often used to say, Ander mense se genade is n Helse genade...Even If's means no help from your blood relatives..And others. I found this coming from the most Religious groups of people as well, who are very condemning, cynical and insulting, as if they are immune to hardship. It's just the way of the World.😮😢😮
😢🙏🏼
Why not let him speak Afrikaans and do subtitles?
We unfortunately do not have the time or skills for that 😬
How do we get in touch with him?
Here is his cell number: Deon 063 792 9719
Nice, he has a vehicle at least.
God will make away my bother
15:47
Hi there people. This is deom
Can anybody please donate a caravan or bakkie so that i can start a business again.
How can I help Rose, with her dog....😢
Send me a mail then I will forward Rose's banking details: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Difficult to take her brother in if she is married. More mouths to feed and maybe they have kids too? We never know the reason.
So Baie mense
You get didn't get his Phone number.
I did get his phone number. Please mail me then I will share it: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
Hi, how can we contribute@@HomelessinCapeTown-tg5fd
Here is Deon's cell phone number: 063 792 9719. Please call or message him to see how you can help. 🙏💚
Something fishy about his story regarding the friends...in the police force for that time? And made zero friends...
@trouserminnow1, depends on what you deem as a "friend". Not all of us have the same definition of a friend, some friends are not really your friends anyway
most police are friends due to covering up each others corrupt works just like the diddy situations
I think that you might have something that smells like fish under your nose....wherever you go..🦧👉👃🐟😜🙃🤣
Some friends are dangerous, good friends, when things are going well, but just go down the hill you will no longer see them .I do know because I was in a similar situation, but have never experienced a homeless situation.
I believe every word he says.
Technically he gets a pension from the police force. God sees everything. We usually get what we deserve.
Yes Deon said that in the interview. However he has to pay medical aid and maintenance for his child and ex. After that not much left 🥲
It's easy to Judge People when One is well off Financially,but when The Tables are Turned,will You Survive? Rather Pray for this Guy 🙏 and Give Him Good Wishes and Blessings.
I've been told that I am a good judge of character.. Something is wrong with this man's story.. It just doesn't sound right.. I believe that there is much more going on...
I really don't see the point of passing comments without proper evidence. Rather brainstorm and suggest solutions that could actually help the homeless in Cape Town.
So if you are a expert in other people's miss fortune.
Someone who told you that you are a good judge of character probably lied to you.
I know him personally and I can say that yes, he has made mistakes In life but after everything he's been through, fighting for what he sees right I don't personally see how someone sitting behind a screen and who only saw him for a brief UA-cam interview can judge him perfectly, it's just not possible. He's a good person and an even better farther that even after everything still tries his best to support those which he loves.
@@HomelessinCapeTown-tg5fd Here are some suggestions. 1.stop illicit drugs . 2.Create jobs. 3. Stabilize crime.4. Mandate all youth to spend 2 years in armed forces and/or service for SA. Focus on education.
Can the now useless SAPS not give this veteran an admin job or some sort of job to do? This guy is a seasoned detective, he could teach some of your fellow clown detectives a thing or too! Utilise the mans experience. The lesson I have learnt from watching this is “never be judgmental” as we don’t know what a person has been through
Can you contact me..I have s special lady that I know of..she is also homeless and lives in her car. I would love you to interview her as well. Please
Hi there oh would be so great to chat to her! Please email us: homelessincapetown@yahoo.com
I met deon 22 years ago pls send me his nr i woild like to support him
Deon 063 792 9719
Hi can the person from the farm in the karoo please phone me. I don't have your number.
Hi,please send me Deon's number?
Deon 063 792 9719