Somizi gives away 30 of his designer suits to matric boys

13 July 2016 - 14:02 By TMG Entertainment
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TV personality Somizi is giving away 30 of his designer suits to underprivileged teenage boys to wear to their matric dance in the spirit of Mandela Day.

Taking to social media Somgaga explained that he's decided to kick off his Mandela Day campaign by starting in his own wardrobe.

Somizi will donate 30 designer suits that he's worn to previous events.

"Mandela day is around the corner. Last year I started a raise a matric dance dress campaign. My aim was to raise 67 dresses. Ended up getting 300 dresses for girls around the country. This year is like to grow the campaign by also raising 67 suits for matric boys. I'll start with myself. I'm giving away 30 of my suits I've won on previous events. I'll give to boys size 28 to 32."

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Somizi also challenged his friends including Jimmy Tau, Andile Ncube, Tbo Touch, DJ Tira, Trevor Noah and others to join his campaign by donating a suit. 

"I'm challenging my friends to bring theirs. I'm also challenging everyone to go to their neighboring high schools and donate their dresses and suits. My friends u know where to find me and I know u have suits."

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The Idols SA judge added that he wants to his bit to "improve this world one person at a time."

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