"Mothers Are a Blessing": Mom Surprises Her Child at Res with an Impressive Gesture, SA Raves

• A mother's love knows no bounds, and one mom in South Africa showcased just that in a video
• The lady surprised her son at rest with a beautiful gesture that not only touched him but also netizens
• Comments poured in from online users who filled the post with heartwarming messages, while some gushed
• Briefly News spoke to a lay counsellor and emotional support expert, Astrid Daries, about the psychological impact of gestures like surprise visits and home-cooked meals from parents on university students living away from home

A mother recently left her son beaming with joy after pulling off a surprise visit to his university residence, complete with a home-cooked feast.

South African mom cooks for her son at res

In a touching display of love and care, the devoted mom arrived at her son's residence, where she headed straight to the kitchen area.

The surprise visit, which was posted under the handle @otsile_rsa4, was captured in a now-viral video, showcasing the moment the student's mother prepares delicious meals.

While taking to his TikTok caption, @otsile_rsa4 expressed how he felt about his mother's impressive grand gesture by saying:

"I love my mom."

The video went on to become a hit on TikTok, gathering over 555K views along with thousands of likes and comments. Social media users have praised the mother’s gesture, with many calling it a beautiful reminder of the power of family support, especially for young people adjusting to campus life away from home.

The touching moment has since sparked a trend among parents, with some promising to surprise their children in a similar fashion.

Watch the heartwarming TikTok video below:

How surprise visits help students emotionally

While speaking to Briefly News, a lay counsellor and emotional support expert, Astrid Daries, about the psychological impact of gestures like surprise visits and home-cooked meals from parents on university students living away from home.

She expressed that small, unexpected gestures from parents during a university semester can leave a lasting impression on a student’s personal and academic life.

"As students embark on the journey of higher education, often far from home, they naturally begin to miss the familiarity, comfort, and support of family life. In moments when parents reach out with thoughtful surprises or kind gestures, students often feel reconnected, valued, and encouraged."

The emotional support expert added:

"These moments not only uplift their spirits but can also reignite their motivation, reminding them that they are supported and believed in. This emotional boost can inspire students to strive harder, reinforcing their confidence and commitment to succeed."

SA is in awe of the mom's gesture

The online community reacted as they took to the comments section raving over the student's mom, while some shared their thoughts.

It's.ntando said:

"My mom cooked for me and my roommate at home and brought it to res but she couldn't really get into my res cause she came late, and she was gonna miss taxi, so my roommate and I met her at the rank."

Her shared:

"My aunt also did that last year, first semester."

Abobantu wrote:

"She definitely cleaned that stove first because sweety, a res stove can never be that spotless."

Mr Hale cracked a joke, saying:

"You failed her deep down, she thinks, why didn't you get yourself a res wife to do such things?"

Misscommenter replied:

"If not too much water, it's too much salt, if not salt, it's my rice being undercooked, if not rice, my pap burns. I've given up and am eating my cereals."

Zee Muna stated:

"Mothers are a blessing."

Username026 commented:

"Boy, appreciate her, please."

More heartwarming family-related stories

• Briefly News previously reported that a video of a student being dropped off at res in a taxi left online users in their feelings.
• A loving mother went to his son's university residence and cooked dinner for him. @otsile_rsa4 posted a video on TikTok of the moment. His mom can be seen doing her thing in the kitchen, peeling onions and putting in a sausage.
• One loving mother went above and beyond to make sure her daughter arrived safely at res and settled in well.

Source: Briefly News