“Give Present Fathers Their Flowers”: Security Guard’s Joy Over Daughter’s Matric Results Moves SA
- A security guard dad melted hearts by celebrating his daughter’s matric bachelor’s pass at his workplace
- The TikTok clip showed him dancing and singing, proud of the incredible milestone she achieved despite challenges
- South Africans on the platform called it a joint victory and praised the dad for being a present father

Source: TikTok
If this doesn’t tug at your heartstrings, nothing will! A video of a security guard celebrating his daughter’s matric results is making waves.
Moment of pure joy captured
The clip was posted on the TikTok page @nommy_p. It shows the proud dad in a joyful mood at work after learning his daughter earned a bachelor’s pass.
The caption revealed the challenges behind the scenes: “POV: Your daughter’s mom passed away, and you’ve been doing your best as a dad.” Talk about heartwarming!
Video circulates fast on TikTok
The wholesome footage clocked over 100,000 views and 17,000 likes in a single.

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Watch the TikTok video below:
Netizens are gushing over his spirited song and dance, claiming this is the content they to see. Some are giving him props for raising a brilliant child.
See some comments below:
@Keakganya said:
"Single fathers are not being celebrated enough. We see you daddy. 🥳🥳🥳"
@Chef_Tkay mentioned:
"How to like this a million times? 🥹 Halala bhut’omdala."
@duduski asked:
"Why are you making us shed tears now.? 😔"
@Nkosazane posted:
"Siyakubongela baba! And big ups on your hard work raising her. ❤️❤️ It’s heartwarming seeing such. 🥺🥺"

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@sthe_maShezi stated:
"Congrats, I nearly commented wrong😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Halala my darlie."
@Malumekazi la_Gama typed:
"Fathers who are actually fathering are happy today. 🥰 Siyamubongela bakithi uBhuti nomntwana."
@ckkc2 wrote:
"Congratulations daddy, you did your best and God answered we pray for a good future for her."
@virgymamaOB added:
"Let's give present fathers their flowers. 🥰🥰🥰 Well done baby girl for making daddy so proud."

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3 More heartwarming matric result articles
- Briefly News reported that Mzansi celebrated Sbusiso Buthelezi who was honoured as one of the top matric achievers in the country.
- A matric learner from Gauteng went online to share that he was one of the top 39 achievers in the country.
- Musa Buthelezi from Zimisele Secondary was named Gauteng's top matric achiever for 2024.
Source: Briefly News