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Johannesburg's homeless literacy teacher

Outlook Inspirations nominee Philani Dladla began selling books as a way to make money whilst he was living rough under Johannesburg's Nelson Mandela Bridge. He is now known as The Pavement Bookworm. He credits books with saving his life and, having taught himself English as a child, he now dedicates his time to helping local children learn to read.

Image credit: Tebogo Malope

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