"From Beach Walks to Tearful Goodbyes": Gogo's Boy Leaves for College

"From Beach Walks to Tearful Goodbyes": Gogo's Boy Leaves for College

  • A heartwarming TikTok video captured the bittersweet moment a young man famous for his beach outing with his gogo had to bid her farewell as he departed for uMfolozi TVET College
  • The content creator shared touching memories of their special bond, including their recent beach trip, church visits, and precious moments together
  • Mzansi was moved by their video call reunion, where the grandson took screenshots to preserve moments with his beloved gogo while away at school
Young boy's video on leaving his gogo goes viral.
A young boy posted a video of his sad departure from home as he left his gogo to attend college. Images: @phumlanigumede06
Source: TikTok

A young man's departure to college turned into an emotional tribute to his special relationship with his grandmother. Content creator @phumlanigumede06, known for sharing his life with his gogo, documented their tearful goodbye as he left for uMfolozi TVET College, carrying his belongings and rolled-up mattress.

The video showed different scenes of cherished memories they shared, from their memorable beach outing to church attendance and gift-giving moments.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Read also

"Well deserved": Hubby surprises wife at Netcare hospital with luxury push present, SA swoons

Life at uMfolozi TVET College

uMfolozi TVET College is one of KwaZulu-Natal's nine public Technical and Vocational Education & Training colleges, offering students comprehensive education across eight main campuses.

The institution's commitment to technical excellence and diverse learning opportunities provides students with valuable skills for their future careers.

Young man shares post of his departure from home.
A young man famous for his videos with his gogo posted a clip as he bid her farewell before leaving for college. His post went viral. Images: @phumlanigumede06
Source: TikTok

Mzansi touched by grandson's love

@colleenmutant related:

"Who else cried with me😭"

@Honey offered support:

"Can I buy you data so you can video call her often?"

@Ntandos observed:

"The fact that he's carrying his clothes in a plastic bag makes the situation more painful 😭😭😭"

@zee pleaded:

"Phumlani😭😭😭 Every weekend please come back to check on her."

@MdungeBrianKhuleka encouraged:

"True story content, that's what we need. My brother, as a country, we are praying for you and Gogo. All the best."

@LAcharmer advised:

"Study hard, make her proud."

@SannahN shared:

"l left my grandma going to university final semester she was gone 😭 She never had the chance to eat the fruits of her labour. Continue resting in peace 🕊️"

Read also

“Time to start life in another province”: Young man’s emotional varsity send-off goes viral

@luvha01 prayed:

"I pray that God keep her until you make it in life 😢"

Other moving varsity stories

  • Briefly News recently reported on a young man's emotional departure to Wits University highlighting the significant milestone of being among the few accepted students, capturing the mixed feelings of leaving home.
  • One matriculant's difficult journey with university acceptance despite having a bursary sparked important discussions about higher education access.
  • A student's 6-hour journey to university resonated with many who understood the emotional weight of moving far from home.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Nerissa Naidoo avatar

Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za