“God Bless This Mother”: SA Adores Woman Showing Mom Ironing Police Uniform

• A local woman headed to her TikTok account to share a clip of a mother sitting outside ironing clothing
• The mother was ironing a blue South African Police Service (SAPS) shirt as she sat on the floor on the stoep
• Mzansi online users appreciated the mother ironing the garment, while others made comments about SAPS
• Errol Siljeur, a former SAPS official, explained to Briefly News the rules concerning police uniforms as well as what it consists of

No matter a child's age or occupation, parents will always find a way to care for them. One woman showcased a touching moment of a mother ironing a government work uniform, an act of love many adored.

Not a crease in sight

A woman named Shongi Mhana Nhlelo uploaded a TikTok video showing an older woman ironing a person's South African Police Service (SAPS) uniform while sitting on the floor outside.

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The iconic blue shirt looked brand new as the woman ironed the garment.

Shongi didn't share if the uniform was hers.

Watch the TikTok video below:

About the police uniforms

While speaking to Briefly News, former non-commission officer Errol Siljeur, who spent 27 years in the force, explained that cops are not allowed to eat in public or carry parcels.

Regarding the uniform itself, it differs for special units.

"Uniformed members at station level wear grey or blue short-sleeved shirts with rank insignia, a name badge with SAPS insignia, a cap, a bulletproof vest, and a police-issued pistol. They also wear combat boots with combat trousers."

SA talks about mom and SAPS uniform

A few members of the online community headed to the comment section to shower the mother with praise, while others shared their thoughts about the SAPS uniform.

@annamasuku581 said to the public:

"I thought these uniforms were washed by prisoners because I haven't seen them on the washing line. God bless this mother."

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@selb_mwelase told the online community:

"I miss wearing my uniform. Yoh, it's almost a year."

After seeing the clip, @botsatsa21 commented:

"This means Mama is well taken care of."

@noko.malatji5 positively shared:

"I am sure she is proud of you. This is the reason she is doing this. I admire her. Please take care of her. God will bless you abundantly."

@luvomeli added in the comments:

"This is how mothers win in life - living to see you succeed."

@mpenda.and.sons.t said to Shongi:

"Please buy an ironing board."

3 Other Briefly News stories about SAPS

• A SAPS member impressed South African online users with his vlog where he showed what his day consisted of.
• A man from the Free State humoured the internet when he made a famous joke about where to park a car to a SAPS officer.
• A SAPS cop's reunion with a friend who bought a new car went viral on TikTok. Mzansi found the officer's enthusiasm funny and touching.

Source: Briefly News