"I'm Grateful for These People ": SA Au Pair Gifted Car by American Host Family in Heartwarming Clip

"I'm Grateful for These People ": SA Au Pair Gifted Car by American Host Family in Heartwarming Clip

  • A South African au pair living in America, Tumelo Mphuthi, shared a heartwarming TikTok video
  • In the clip, her host family surprised her with a brand-new car, leaving her emotional
  • Tumelo expressed her gratitude to her generous host family, who she feels are family to her
An au pair shared a TikTok video of herself being surprised with a car by her host family
Her American host family gifted an SA au pair a new car. Image: @tumelomphuthi
Source: TikTok

A young South African woman working in America as an au pair, shares a heartwarming TikTok video.

Au pair gets surprised with car

In the clip, Tumelo Mphuthi (@tumelomphuthi_) is surprised by a host family whose children she cares for with a brand new car.

The video captured the emotional moment Tumelo broke into tears when she walked outside the house to find the new car waiting for her.

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Reflecting on the surprise, Tumelo shared:

"Every single time I get into this car, I'm reminded of how much God truly and deeply cares for us, and just how He always has our backs!!
"It's like a daily hug from Heaven every single day that I get behind the wheel. My host family is truly an answered prayer. Man, I'm forever grateful for these people ❤️."

Mzansi congratulates au pair

The video gained much traction from netizens who were touched by the special video and Tumelo's generous host family.

Siphokuhlebawo_n appreciated Tumelo's host family:

"Thank you to the host family for treating you well❤️❤️❤️❤️."

Monique ♡ Travel shared:

"The way you look like you’re part of the family."

iNgwe.kazi commented:

“'Are you gonna drive somewhere'❤️cuuute."

mapsmore jokingly said:

"I looked at my host family (I don’t have one) and sighed."

Ntombekhaya Olwethu Zibi commented:

"The search "what is a host family" people are looking for host families because of you my sister . But all in all, Congratulations ❤️Makwande kuwe nalapho kusuka khona."

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SA au pair teaches US toddler funny Zulu song

In a similar article, Briefly News previously reported that a South African woman working abroad as an au pair in the United States shared a funny video of her teaching a kid a funny Zulu song.

The footage shared by @shiyo33 shows the woman sitting with the child as they sing an isiZulu nursery rhyme about an Indian bus.

The child can be heard trying to sing along with the woman despite struggling to pronounce some of the words.

Source: Briefly News

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