- Tito Okema and his wife Bicentina Alal had refused a lot for three years in order to save R6k in a metal suitcase under their bed
- However, they were shocked when they checked the money and found that it was being eaten by termites
- The couple are hoping someone will come to their rescue and trade their notes for something useful
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An elderly couple in Uganda’s Amuru district counts losses after termites chewed R6k that they had been saving for three years.
Bicentina Alal reveals the destroyed notes they took out of the box. Photo credit: The Independent.
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80-year-old Tito Okema and his 75-year-old wife, Bicentina Alal, had kept the bills in a metal case and were shocked when they opened the box to check the money.
When they checked their money box a month ago, Alal announced that all the money was intact, but they noticed that the metal case was covered in mud.
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When they opened it, they were shocked to find that all the notes had been ravaged by termites.
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According to Alal, the couple are saving what little money they make selling papyrus mats, poultry, dried cassava chips, and pets.
She added that every now and then they would take some money out of the suitcase hidden under their bed to treat or support their children.
Alal and Tito, who are blessed with six grandchildren, live in Kali-Kali Village, Rec Iceke Parish, Layima Subdistrict, Uganda.
They remain optimistic that someone will come to their aid and exchange the damaged notes.
Honest man returns the lost wallet to the lady with the money still in it
In more positive news from Short messages An honest South African was praised for losing money after looking for the owner of a wallet he found in a parking lot.
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Siphindile Lubisi used social media to show her appreciation to Mduu Semane Mandlazi, who returned her wallet with everything that was left in it, including money.
Siphindile said that Mduu told her that he saw the wallet on the floor of the parking lot where she parked her car.
“I think it fell when I got in the car. He went all the way to call all the Docrs cards and went to Ligwalagwala FM. I’m speechless … God bless you!”
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Source: Briefly.co.za
