TikTok Video Captures Proud Mother Celebrating Son's UKZN Graduation, Mzansi Left in Tears

TikTok Video Captures Proud Mother Celebrating Son's UKZN Graduation, Mzansi Left in Tears

  • A TikTok video captured the heartwarming moment a mother celebrated her son's graduation
  • The post was a reminder of how graduation is a time to celebrate with loved ones who have supported the student on their journey
  • The mother's jubilant reaction to her son's achievement moved many South African netizens who shared sweet words

A now-viral TikTok video captured the heartwarming moment of a mother proudly celebrating her son at his graduation from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Mother Celebrating Son's UKZN Graduation
A mother couldn't hold back her pride when her son bagged his UKZN degree. Image: @ukzn_official/TikTok
Source: TikTok

Graduation is a time to celebrate with family, friends, and mentors who have supported the student along the way. It is a joyous occasion that is shared with those who are closest to the student.

TikTok video shows graduate's mom overcome with pride

The footage posted on TikTok by @ukzn_official shows a woman shouting with praise as her son was capped and received his qualification from the Dean on the graduation stage.

Read also

South African woman surprises husband with pregnancy test on 2nd anniversary in TikTok video

PAY ATTENTION: Watch the hottest celebrity stories on our YouTube channel 'Briefly TV'. Subscribe now!

The mother could not contain her excitement and emotion as she left her seat to meet her son as he walked off the stage and embraced him.

Watch the emotional video below:

South Africans left emotional by mother's proud moment

Graduating from university is no small feat, as it is a significant achievement that requires hard work, perseverance, and dedication.

Many netizens expressed how emotional the video of the proud mother made them.

Olwethu Phungula commented:

"The boy is holding his tears."

Clarissa Lawrence replied:

"I live for UKZN graduations."

Mafu commented:

"Masethi mfana wami zagcwala mehlo kimi, cabanga ndlela ngoba yinde."

Iminathi the Queen replied:

"Pho manje mina ngikhalelani."

Jabu Jabulisile said:

"Yhooo, I couldn't hold my tears injabulo eku mama ingifikisela inyembezi nginifisela konke okuhle."

User1145493427182 said:

Read also

Cape Town dad's adorably wholesome TikTok moment with his children goes viral

"Ohyni bethuna injabulo engaka ngaze ngabalekelwa yingazi kwajabula Mina Oooooh Mama kwakuhle."

Kamogelo.Angie wrote:

"If only all universities could allow parents to express their joy. UKZN never disappoins."

Viral video shows proud mama whistling and dancing at UKZN graduation ceremony

In another story, Briefly News reported that one mama could not contain her pride and excitement at her child's graduation ceremony.

A video posted on TikTok by the University of KwaZulu-Natal shows a grown woman demonstrating dance moves and blowing a whistle with great energy in the middle of an aisle.

The woman puts on quite a show as she moves all around as the entertained guests and graduates cheer her on.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Nothando Mthembu avatar

Nothando Mthembu (Senior editor) Nothando Mthembu is a senior multimedia journalist and editor. Nothando has over 5 years of work experience and has served several media houses including Caxton Local Newspapers. She has experience writing on human interest, environment, crime and social issues for community newspapers. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Honours Degree in Media Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, obtained in 2016 and 2017. Nothando has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: nothando.mthembu@briefly.co.za