South African Dad's Heartwarming Hide and Seek With Toddler Melts Hearts in Mzansi, Shares Video

• A father showed off how he plays hide and seek with his son, and the adorable moment left people in awe
• The footage captured the attention of netizens, generating many views, likes and comments
• South Africans were entertained as they rushed to the comments section to gush over the pair's heartwarming moment
• Briefly News spoke to a lay counsellor and emotional support expert, Astrid Daries, on the significant impact of a present father in a male's life

A South African dad and his toddler left many people in Mzansi with warm and fuzzy feelings.

Sweet video of dad and son playing hide and seek leaves SA in awe

One father gave viewers a glimpse into his life with his cute son. The footage shared by @tunajifundza on TikTok shows a man hiding behind a grey fridge while his little boy searches for him.

Read also

SA entrepreneur’s inspiring journey: From coffee shop closure to baking business success, story touches Mzansi

The toddler looked everywhere but could not find his father, so the dad began shouting out his name as though he was looking for him, too. The little one heard his father's voice but could not find him, so he began to cry.

When the father heard his son crying, he immediately stepped out of his hiding place and shouted his name, prompting the toddler to laugh.

The clip grabbed many's attention, gearing a load of views, thousands of likes and comments within a few hours of its publication.

Watch the video below:

Why a man needs to have a father figure in their lives

Males need their fathers for various reasons, including social, psychological, and emotional. While speaking to Briefly News, lay counsellor and emotional support expert Astrid Daries shared with the publication that a dad often acts as his son's primary role model, showing him how to deal with the challenges of becoming a man.

Read also

SA boy wows classmates with Olympic medalist godfather at show and tell, video melts hearts in SA

"Among the values that are taught in this way are accountability, morality, and hard work. Sons look up to their dads for guidance on how to act in different contexts, such as resolving disputes or demonstrating empathy," she said.

Daries said that a son's total development depends on his father's engagement, which affects his mental health, social skills, academic achievement, and sense of self.

"Fathers who are involved in their kids' lives have a major role in helping them develop into confident, competent, well-rounded adults."

SA is in awe of the dad and son's adorable moment

Mzansi netizens loved the wholesome video of the father and son moment, and many gushed over how cute the little one was as they flocked to the comments section.

Thando Tshabalala expressed:

"Awww penguin bathong ,he’s so cute."

Nkanyezi shared:

"Dad and my lil brother used to play almost every night and now my dad is no more. Now forced to play coz if we don't, he cries nonstop."

Read also

"Giving him a taste of his own medicine": SA mom's hilarious revenge on sleeping baby stuns Mzansi

Khalabemgeza was amused:

" crying says I'm not playing anymore. game over better come out."

Diegow commented:

"Ohh this is so cute."

Candice Phahladira added:

"This video is just too cute mahn."

Mzansi granddad lets granddaughter do his makeup, video wows South Africans

Briefly News previously reported that one grandfather and his granddaughter left South Africans with warm and fuzzy feelings in a video that is making rounds online.

Grandparents play a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren. This grandad displayed an incredible gesture. In the video, the oupa offered himself as a muse for his granddaughter. He sat down while the little girl did his face beat.

Source: Briefly News