Domestic Worker in Joburg Who Can’t Swim Saves Boss’ Son at Pool, TikTok Video of Rescue Moves SA
- One heroic helper in Johannesburg saved the day after noticing that her boss's child was in trouble
- A video posted on TikTok shows that a protective nanny in South Africa risked her life for a little boy
- Many people were inspired after seeing the domestic workers' bravery, and Mbali Nlhapo told Briefly News all about pool safety
One domestic worker did the most while at work. The dedicated employee in Johannesburg did not hesitate when she had to protect her employer's child.
Source: TikTok
The video of the housekeeper received more than 2 000 likes, and Mbali Nhlapo, a professional housekeeper, spoke to Briefly News and shed light on the heroic moment. People commented on the video, giving the domestic worker her flowers.
Helper risks life for boss' son
@bowzergp was relieved when his domestic worker jumped in to save his son at a pool. In the video, he detailed how the nanny couldn't swim but saved the child from drowning without a second thought.
Watch the video below:
Mbali Nhlapo discusses nanny's daring rescue
Professional housekeeper and TikTok sensation spoke to Briefly News about the video of the heroic employee. She said:
"Firstly, I'd like to praise this helper for her heroic action. Importantly home-care assistants generally do not have swimming skills for obvious historical reasons. I believe this was the case here. To do this without a skill shows the human and parental aspect of a domestic worker's responsibilities."
Mbali Nhlapo also said that caretakers should have various skills in case of emergencies. She told Briefly News:
"To mitigate this personal risk, such skills are important for people left with home-care responsibility. t therefore is very important to have more than just cleaning and child minding skills. And employers must give incentive for such skills.."
Talking about pool safety Mbali Nhlapo told Briefly News that homeowners should install pool covers. She added:
"Where there's a pool and children the duty to monitor is more. Especially where the helper cannot swim. Not all helpers will jump into a pool to save a child will succeed. So it is important to avoid having to jump into a pool in the first place by monitoring child movements more."
When Briefly News asked if she could swim, Mbali Nhlapo said:
"I do know how to swim. Growing up in Soweto, we used to frequent public pools as kids."
SA amazed by generous helper
Many people joined the employer in singing his domestic worker's praises. Online users admitted that there's nothing better than having someone who cares for your child as their own.
Keorapetse was tocuuhed:
"The nanny I got, I treat her like family because she takes care of my kids and whenever I pray, I put her in my prayers also."
keeleng87 said:
"May God bless her."
siborose wrote:
"To have someone looking after your kids like her own is a blessing."
Bongiwe_khabazela commented:
"The baby doesn’t even want to let her go."
lungstar334 added:
"Wonderful, you are lucky to have her."
Domestic workers win South African hearts
People love to see housekeepers with good relationships with their employees. One of the most popular is Thembi, a part of Malcolm Wentzel's family.
Woman bonds with son and domestic worker in Xhosa
Briefly News previously reported that a heartwarming video of a white Xhosa-speaking woman bonding with her son and domestic worker had netizens entertained.
The footage shows Mariska Lee Bezuidenhout (@thebezfam) greeting and speaking in IsiXhosa as she urges her shy helper, Winnie, and son to greet and share a few words in the video.
The trio share a cute moment and the little boy steals the show with his adorable smile
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Source: Briefly News
