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YouTube Star’s “Most Important Video Ever”: Meeting Fan with HIV in South Africa

South African expat and YouTube sensation Caspar Lee is used to hanging out with international superstars like Justin Timberlake, but nobody has blown him away more than a young guy – living with HIV – in a township in the Western Cape. Caspar, who is based in London, was recently invited back home to meet […]

By SAPeople Contributor
27-12-16 14:03
in Fab South African Stuff

South African expat and YouTube sensation Caspar Lee is used to hanging out with international superstars like Justin Timberlake, but nobody has blown him away more than a young guy – living with HIV – in a township in the Western Cape.

Caspar, who is based in London, was recently invited back home to meet some of the Queen’s Young Leaders.

Caspar said: “I went to South Africa over the Christmas holidays to meet inspiring people making a difference in their communities. While on the trip I met an incredible guy living with HIV called Loyiso…”

Loyiso is one of Caspar’s biggest fans, and in the video, Caspar pays a surprise visit to him… but the biggest and best surprise is the effect the visit has on Caspar.

“It’s the most important video that I’ve ever made on YouTube,” says Caspar, and he’s made a LOT of videos… gathering a subscriber following of over 6.9 million on the video channel.

After telling Loyiso that he still considers himself South African, Caspar takes the “are you a real South African?” challenge… which includes a Smiley (traditional township meal of a sheep’s head) and amasi (fermented milk).

Caspar loses the challenge – and forfeits by dressing up as Santa Claus for the delighted local children – but walks away a winner.

“This is the happiest I’ve been all year,” says Caspar. “Meeting Loyiso has honestly changed the way I look at things. His outlook on life is so inspiring.”

Watch Caspar Lee meet a youngster living with HIV in South Africa

The Queens Young Leaders Award recognises incredible Commonwealth citizens between 18 and 29 for taking the lead in their communities, using their skills to transform lives and helping make the country a better place. Caspar met some new and old winners in South Africa: