We all have that friend who sees our wallets as bottomless wells of generosity. You know the type? The moment they spot you, their eyes light up with a blend of desperation and hope. Before you can even say ‘Hi’, they’ve already hit you with, ‘Hey, any chance I could borrow some cash?’ or ‘Siyako ili yonse (I’m asking for any amount)’. These people have turned asking for money into an art form. If you haven’t met this friend yet, well, maybe you’re that friend, Lol! The normalisation of begging has become glaringly apparent. Whether it’s the faces that line the roads during rush hour, each with their own tale of need, or the persistent figures in town centres, the...