“It Was the Best Gift I Got”: Sis Thembi Gives Malcolm Thoughtful Birthday Presents

• Content creator @malcolm_fkn_wentzel, who regularly posts videos with his beloved housekeeper Sis Thembi, shared a clip of her giving him special gifts for his 40th birthday
• Despite Malcolm thinking she would give him something big, Sis Thembi surprised him with a Woolworths mug filled with practical items she felt he needed
• Social media users were moved by the sweet exchange between the pair, commenting on their special bond, with one describing them as "Mom and Son"

Malcolm Wentzel, who posts on his TikTok account @malcolm_fkn_wentzel, shared a heartwarming video showing Sis Thembi presenting him with gifts for his 40th birthday. Malcolm is known for running the FKN Army, a movement aimed at changing the lives of ordinary hardworking people, and regularly posts videos featuring Sis Thembi, an elderly woman who works for him and is often involved in his funny content.

In the clip, Malcolm mentions that he thought she would give him a big present, but instead, she gave him something small. After opening it, he discovered a mug from Woolworths. The real surprise came when he looked inside the mug and found it filled with small, thoughtful items that Sis Thembi said he needed because he was turning forty and starting a new phase in his life.

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Among the items were hand sanitiser, breath spray, and Berocca tablets. Malcolm was touched by the gesture, stating that it was the best gift he had received.

Watch the TikTok clip below.

Turning 40: A new chapter

The video not only shows the thoughtful gifts but also captures the special relationship between Malcolm and Sis Thembi. Their interactions, filled with genuine affection and mutual respect, have resonated with viewers across South Africa.

The FKN Army that Malcolm founded aims to improve the lives of its members and make a positive impact on society. According to their mission statement, they seek to fulfil people's dreams and bring refreshed energy into the world, focusing on positivity in a world often dominated by negative news.

The birthday video affirms this mission, showing how small gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness can create meaningful connections and bring joy to others.

Malcolm isn’t just the one getting spoiled, he’s also a super generous boss who always looks out for Thembi. Their bond has had Mzansi screaming “friendship goals” more than once.

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One time he surprised her with a whole Rolex. Another time she bumped the car he bought her, and instead of being mad, he got it fixed.

Social media users react to the heartwarming moment

Their latest clip shared on 2 April has racked up 128,000 views and 342 comments. Malcolm and Thembi’s fans couldn’t stop gushing over their close bond, and wholesome moment. The comment section was flooded with birthday wishes for Malcolm and praise for Thembi’s thoughtful gifts.

Have a look at some reactions below:

@mularisi23 celebrated:

"Happy birthday to the coolest employer I know 🥳🥳🥳"

@thokozani122 laughed:

"Not Sis' Thembi calling her boss 'my boy'🤣🤣🤣"

@Flamtasties 🦩 praised:

"Happy birthday, Malcolm 🎂 Thembi is the best 🩷"

@Philile Mbatha🕸 observed:

"Mom and Son, Happy Birthday Mr 🥺🥺❤️"

@Puse Letso Keele admired:

"That hug and a forehead kiss ❤️❤️❤️Happy birthday dear Mal, may you see another beautiful 40 years."

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@Shameera Essop wished:

"Happy birthday to a wonderful human who is selfless, may you be blessed with many more."

@Shona highlighted:

"The love between a helper and her employer is priceless. I'm blessed to have the same relationship with my helper, gogo. I love her!"

@Puse Letso Keele added:

"That hug and a forehead kiss. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Happy birthday dear Mal. May you see another beautiful 40 years."

Other heartwarming stories about special relationships

• Briefly News reported on a father who received heaps of praise online after helping his daughter remove a tooth with a brick in a sweet video.
• One South African lady moved the internet after posting a sweet picture of her gogo and her son, with the snap representing the pair's 100-year age gap.
• A South African woman was overwhelmed with emotion when her mother and aunt surprised her by flying to Cape Town to attend her special event.

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Hilary Sekgota, human interest head of desk at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News