As a dark cloud hangs over the Western Cape following a devastating storm that caused widespread damage, two businessmen have found a silver lining by bringing cheer through a humorous video and much-needed aid to communities. 

The footage, which has gone viral, features Matthew Krone and his business partner, Tom Gamborg. 

It was posted on Monday (May 11) on the social media pages of their business, Van Hunks, a sparkling drinks brand. 

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Dressed in white formal shirts, black ties and board shorts, the barefoot pair, wearing broad smiles, are seen standing on a pavement in Lakeside, Cape Town, opposite a massive puddle. 

The clip then cuts to them seated on beach chairs as cars – including a police van – drive past, drenching them in spray. 

Krone and Gamborg, however, remain all smiles and cheers as they embrace the splashes. 

Massive puddle 

Speaking about the video, Krone says it was created to bring some laughter to an already difficult situation. 

“By Monday, we woke up to chaos. Videos were circulating of trees on cars, there was flooding and people had to evacuate their homes. The awning on my home was also blown off, and our business premises were flooded,” he explains. 

Krone adds that he was on a call with Gamborg and they were discussing the weather. 

“As a brand, we love to have fun and we try not to take ourselves too seriously, so while chatting with Tom, we came up with the idea of doing a video of a picnic in the storm. We initially decided to shoot the video at Muizenberg Beach,” he says.  

The pair got into their vehicles and were headed to the beach when the puddle caught their attention.  

“We drove separately and while in the Lakeside area, we both spotted this massive puddle. It clicked. This was the perfect spot for our video and picnic,” says Krone 

The pair set themselves up on the pavement but for the first three minutes, nothing happened.  

Police van gets their hearts racing 

“We waited, then suddenly vehicles started driving past, including a police van. The van started to slow down and we thought we were in trouble, but then it picked up speed and splashed us. 
 
“As we were laughing and cheering, motorists were doing the same and hooting at us. Some motorists did a U-turn and splashed us again. It was a lot of fun,” says Krone. 

Since posting the video, Krone says it has also been shared in the UK, Australia and the US. 

“We did not expect it to go viral, but we are glad it is making people smile,” he adds. 

 Community focus 

 For the duo, it is not only fun and games. They also have the community at heart.  

They host a monthly charity drive at their Tasting Studio at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. 

“We have identified charities that are in need, and on the last Thursday of every month, we host a charity drive where people can donate canned food, clothing, toiletries and other items,” says Krone.  

This month’s charity drive will be held on May 28, with the beneficiary being the Pebbles Project. The organisation helps children and young adults from agricultural communities through education, health and nutritional programmes.  

 Krone has encouraged the community to join them and help make a difference to those in need.  
 

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