“Mom’s Hard Work Led Me”: Graduate Thanks Domestic Worker Mom and Gardener Dad for Better Life

• A content creator shared a raw look into her parents' day at work, as a domestic worker and a gardener, highlighting her accomplishments and gratitude towards her family
• The young woman credits her success to her parents' hard work and sacrifices, which have enabled her to thrive in a foreign country
• The story has resonated with online users, who are praising the family's strong bond and values
• The daughter shared a few thoughts with Briefly News regarding her parents, her life abroad, and more

Awww bathong! A wholesome moment became the talk of the town as it left many people in South Africa with warm and fuzzy feelings.

A young woman in Johannesburg gave viewers a glimpse into her day alongside her hardworking parents, her mother, a domestic worker, and her father, a gardener.

Woman spends a day walking in domestic worker mom's footsteps

The young lady recounts her journey in a clip that has gained massive traction online since it was published on 16 June 2024 on TikTok. In the video, the day began with the mother, father and daughter taking a taxi from their home in Johannesburg before connecting to another taxi heading to Rivonia.

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Despite her university qualification, the daughter who goes by TikTok handle @buffalofur was unemployed and had decided to join her mom at work to better understand her daily life.

Upon arrival, the pair wasted no time getting to work. They started in the dining area, with @buffalofur mopping floors while her mom headed to the kitchen. The clip shows @buffalofur then tackling two bathrooms, scrubbing and polishing until they shone, while her mother worked tirelessly to ensure the kitchen was spotless.

Taking a short break, @buffalofur caught up with her father outside, where he proudly showed her how to tend to the flowers he had planted. The family then enjoyed a hearty lunch together, roasted chicken served with bread, tea and coffee before getting back to work.

After lunch, @buffalofur moved on to clean the bedrooms. She tidied a master bedroom that featured a modern en-suite bathroom, complete with a bathtub and shower. While she worked, her mom was seen ironing, and her father continued maintaining the garden.

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Their time at work came to an end, and the footage also showcased their long journey home. The trio returned to the taxi rank, where they waited in a long queue before finally boarding. By the time they reached their own home, it was already dark, and load shedding had hit their area, a stark reminder of the realities many South African families face daily.

The touching video moved many people in Mzansi, with viewers who praised the daughter for showing respect for her parents' work and for shedding light on the demanding nature of domestic work.

@buffalofur also recently shared with her followers that, thanks to her parents' hard work and sacrifices, she is now living and thriving in Japan. While speaking to Briefly News @buffalofur, whose name is Sandiso Ndlovu, said the following:

"My mom's hard work has led me to where I am. After graduating from university, I was unemployed. So I used to help my mom when she went to work, and I would post about it, and that’s how I got the opportunity to apply for work abroad. I live in Japan now. My mom still works very hard, and I’m proud of her."

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She added:

"I was only able to see how hard she works after she took me there. I have so much respect for housekeepers because of my experience."

Social media users were quick to commend the family’s unity, work ethic, and the love they share despite life’s challenges.

Watch the touching video below:

SA amazed by the unity of a domestic worker family

The online community loved the heartwarming video of the domestic worker's family as they flooded the comments section with sweet messages.

Thulisile Bhuda said:

"Humble beginnings, what are your majors for teaching?"

A expressed:

"This is beautiful, but taking your phone out at MTN."

User shared:

"Never been so happy for a stranger. May everything go well in Japan."

TM replied:

"I love how content creation has become so raw, real and relatable. Beautiful."

FlowerBomb wished her well, saying:

"My people work so incredibly hard, bathong. I pray that you find a well-paying job soon."

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Thabi Rathabe commented:

"This was worth watching, so touching, all the best with your life abroad, babes."

More stories on domestic workers

• Briefly News reported that one woman in South Africa who goes by the handle @alina.mathibeligmail.co opened up about her work life as a housekeeper.
• Content creator @kiki_la_coco quietly recorded the beautiful moment as Thembi prayed with her eyes closed, completely unaware she was being filmed.
• A young woman was overcome with emotions watching her mom work as a domestic helper.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News