“Give That Man a Raise”: Healthcare Worker Sings and Dances for Hospital Kids, SA Moved

“Give That Man a Raise”: Healthcare Worker Sings and Dances for Hospital Kids, SA Moved

  • A dedicated healthcare worker transformed a children's ward into a scene of pure joy and laughter with his heartwarming musical performance
  • The delightful clip, shared on Facebook, captured the health official engaging young patients in song and dance, creating an uplifting atmosphere
  • Social media users responded with overwhelming praise, describing him as a divine presence and a true asset to his hospital

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The little patients sang along while in their beds, enjoying every moment
A hospital employee was filmed entertaining kids in their ward with a song and dance. Image: Mac D Maswana
Source: Facebook

A heartwarming video showed a compassionate healthcare worker bringing immense cheer to young patients in a hospital ward.

The video, shared on Facebook by user MacD Maswana, resonated with many, drawing widespread admiration from social media users.

The video featured the healthcare official singing and dancing enthusiastically in a kids' ward. Young patients, confined to their beds, delighted in the performance, joining in the singing and looking genuinely happy. As the popular Afrikaans children's song 'Die Poppe Sal Dans' neared its conclusion, the worker moved around every bed, tickling the kids and giving high-fives to the excited little ones.

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The ward brightens with song

The nurse even extended high-fives to some of the parents visiting their children, fostering a sense of shared joy. This spontaneous act of kindness momentarily transcended the clinical environment, transforming it into a vibrant space of healing through happiness. The healthcare official's efforts undeniably uplifted the spirits of both the children and their families, creating a memorable experience amidst challenging circumstances.

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Online users praised the man's kind gesture and showered him with love
The healthcare worker gave each child a high-five when he finished performing. Image: Mac D Maswana
Source: Facebook

Mzansi praises the healthcare worker

The clip gained massive popularity, with social media users flooding the comments section to express their appreciation for the nurse. Many praised him, describing him as 'God sent' for his extraordinary compassion. Some highlighted how the children seemed to forget their illnesses while enjoying themselves with the health worker, affectionately referring to him as an uncle. Those who claimed to know him attested to his kind and caring nature, reinforcing the authenticity of his actions in the video.

User @Ndyebi Lelethu said:

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"One of the nicest people I know. Ndimbona pha emsebenzini soze ndingancumi. He loves his work yhooo,"

User @Crème Map Tlhako shared:

"I will pretend to still be sick just to enjoy this company. I wonder how long it took them to master these lyrics."

User @Ta Shane added:

"Give that man a raise."

User @Mmago Lulu Le Phuti shared:

"He found a way to connect with his patients and make them feel at home."

User @Malesha Petersen commented:

"Yoh! Seeing this makes me tear up. This uncle made my child smile when he was very sick and had to have an operation. There was a time when my boy couldn't sit up, had a smile and moved his arms for the 'Poppe Sal Dans'. He has a passion for his job."

User @Gift Focus joked:

"This is not a hospital. I think this is a hotel 😂."

Watch the Facebook video below:

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  • A male nurse called out his colleagues for mistreating patients, reminding them of the oath they took, and social media users were impressed.
  • A group of health workers gathered to sing a gospel song for a two-month-old baby who had been in the ICU since birth, celebrating his recovery and leaving his parents emotional.
  • A group of local nurses showed off their stunning rides parked at their hospital, inspiring many women to hustle harder.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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