Mzansi Cracks Up Over Toddler's Adorable Request to Dad, Video Amuses SA Peeps
- One little girl's cute interaction with her father in a car left many people in Mzansi cracking up in laughter
- The TikTok video gathered loads of views along with thousands of likes and comments on the platform
- South Africans were amused as they flooded the post with jokes, while some gushed over the father-and-daughter duo
- Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Kelley Nele about the importance of a father-daughter relationship from a girl’s toddler years
A little girl in Mzansi made a big request to her father, and the toddler amused the internet.

Source: TikTok
Toddler insists on being called "baby girl" by dad
A TikTok video shared by social media user @bongisamhaga shows the little one and her father sitting in a car. The girl expressed to her dad ho, going forward, she would like to be addressed as "baby girl" and not by her first name.
As they sat in the vehicle, the toddler's father mistakenly called her by her name, and she quickly corrected him as she insisted on being called "baby girl."
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The girl and her dad entertained the online community with their adorable interaction, which gained massive traction on the internet within a day of its publication. It received loads of views along with thousands of likes and comments.
Watch the wholesome video of the father and daughter moment below:
Father-daughter bond during a girl’s toddler years
While speaking to Briefly News relationship expert Kelley Nele expressed the importance of a father-daughter relationship from a girl’s toddler years
"It’s important for little girls to have their father in their lives because a relationship with their father sets the tone for her relationship with herself (self-worth) and her relationship with others (particularly men).
Kelley Nele added:
"Girls who grow up with reliable and loving fathers are more likely to have healthy relationships with men, steering clear of those who don’t live up to the standard their fathers set."
SA gushes over the father-and-daughter duo
Netizens were in awe of the heartwarming moment and headed to the comments section to rave over the dad and his cute little girl, while some shared their own childhood experiences.
Lindiwe raved about the clip, saying:
"Who are so proud of this generation of fathers!! Present and consistent. We are building a better nation."
Buhle Maseko shared:
"When my dad calls me by my name, I think he’s mad at me - I’m 33 years old."
Mkhize Thabile added:
"I also feel attacked when my man calls me by my government name."
Thato_olga commented:
"Setting her own standards uBaby girl."
Yanga’s pretty wife expressed:
"I’m 25 and I hate it when my dad calls me by my name. I’m baby or babe."

Source: TikTok
Dads showcasing their dance moves with their daughters
- The clip shared by @definitelynotayanda on the video platform shows the young lady dancing with her father.
- One babe in South Africa shared a sweet moment with her daddy dearest at the club, channelling the vibrant energy of the groove.
- A video of a strict principal dancing amused many people online, and the clip went viral on social media.
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Source: Briefly News

Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

Kelley Nele (Relationship and Sex Educator) Kelley Nele is a Relationship and Sex Educator and writer. She has been coaching individuals for 5 years and edifying people on foundational and advanced topics within the realm of dating, relationships, sex and sexuality via her writing for 2 years. She has successfully written engaging and insightful content for the following publications: Reader’s Digest UK, LGBTQ+ Nation, TransLash and Metro UK.