‘Bullied’ BMW security guard speaks as public support for him grows
A security guard at a BMW dealership in South Africa received public support and financial donations after a video of him being bullied by a motorist went viral. The guard plans to use the funds to expand his small bakery business.
Why it matters
The story highlights the power of social media in mobilizing public support for individuals facing workplace harassment.
An uncomfortable interaction with a rude motorist has turned into a windfall for a Kempton Park gate security guard after a video recording of the incident went viral on social media.
Teboho Kabayi, 27, has been praised for the calmness and patience he showed towards a driver who started berating him while he attempted to follow security procedures and scan the man’s driver’s licence before allowing him into the premises of a BMW dealership in Kempton Park on Wednesday.
The motorist had initially called the guard stupid for asking him which department he wanted to visit.
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