- Some moms are truly lucky to have kids who’ll move heaven and earth just to make them smile
- A young man from Mzansi showed his mom some serious love by cooking her a meal on her birthday, spending every last cent he had
- Social media users couldn’t help but feel the love, flooding the comments with heartfelt messages for the family
Every once in a while, you come across a story that reminds you of the beauty of humanity. This is one of those stories. A young man, proving that his mom raised him right, used his last bit of cash to create a special birthday surprise for her. He didn’t just stop at a simple gesture; he went all out, making sure her day was filled with love and care.
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The TikTok user, known online as @artyclarrie_sa, decided to start this act of kindness at the bank. He withdrew R300 and headed straight to the grocery store. What followed was a beautiful display of thoughtfulness, showing how even small actions can mean the world to someone you love.
Showing Love Through Simple Acts
In the video, the young man visits a local grocery store and picks up some essentials: a big pack of sausages, a cake, and a tin of chakalaka. With these items in hand, he heads home to prepare a meal that his mom would truly appreciate. The dish? Pap, chakalaka, and sausages—a simple yet heartfelt meal that speaks volumes about his intentions. When the mom saw what her son had done, her face lit up with pure joy. It wasn’t just about the food; it was about the effort, the sacrifice, and the love behind it all.
As the video unfolds, it’s clear that this wasn’t just about cooking a meal. It was about creating a memory that she’ll cherish forever. Her happiness radiates through the screen, touching everyone who watches. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love seeing a mom beam with pride?
Here’s the video if you haven’t seen it yet:
South Africans Can’t Stop Praising the Good Son
The story doesn’t end there. After preparing the meal, the young man took the remaining R100 and split it with his mom, giving her R50. This small but significant gesture left social media users moved, leading to an outpouring of love and admiration in the comments section.
User @numbersseven917 was deeply touched, saying:
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"I am crying 😭😭😭 happy birthday to mommy♥️♥️ and may God bless you my darling ♥️♥️♥️♥️."
Another user, @monyelanthabiseng, shared her own struggles as a parent:
"Keep it up, my boy. You made me cry because my 15-year-old doesn’t appreciate me at all. 😌"
@virginiamotaung chimed in with a thoughtful observation:
"See how he took his time to cook for his mom and buy her a cake? Very thoughtful, very simple, very considerate 😌😌 It’s the little things that matter most."
@sinokazi21 added a mother’s blessing:
"From a mother to a son, I speak more blessings upon you. May you never lack anything in your life. May you find favor wherever you go, I bless the work of your hands, and most of all, I speak long life."
@mahlela01 summed it up perfectly:
"You are one of the richest people on the face of the earth 🌎 because you take care of your mom with everything you have. Be blessed, and happy birthday to her ❤️."
A Different Kind of Birthday Surprise
This isn’t the first time a young man in Mzansi has made headlines for showing his mom some love. In another touching story reported by Briefly News, a young man surprised his mom while he was at work on her birthday. Not only did he bring her her favorite treats, but he also handed her a bouquet of roses and sealed the moment with a loving kiss. It’s moments like these that remind us why we celebrate mothers in the first place—they deserve nothing less than the world.
Stories like these restore faith in humanity and inspire us to do better, to love harder, and to show our appreciation for the people who matter most. So here’s to all the moms out there and the amazing kids who remind us every day what love looks like.
