“So Sweet?”: SA Reacts to Rachel Kolisi’s Clip of a Student Receiving Specs and Being Able To See

• Rachel Kolisi shared a heartwarming video showing a young girl receiving her first pair of spectacles
• The touching moment shows the girl's amazement when she puts on the glasses and can see clearly for the first time
• According to the National Library of Medicine, many people in Africa struggle with poor eyesight but don't know they need help

Rachel Kolisi, ex-wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared an emotional video that had South Africans reaching for tissues.

The touching clip, posted on 12th August on her Facebook page @RachelKolisi, shows a young girl receiving her first pair of spectacles and experiencing the joy of clear vision for the first time. The video quickly went viral, gathering over 3,800 views and 100 reactions.

In the heartwarming footage, an optometrist carefully places the new spectacles on the young girl's face. The moment she can see clearly, her face lights up with pure amazement and surprise. When someone in the room asks if she can see them, the girl responds with a careful yes, she can see everything now. The room erupts in celebration as everyone starts clapping for her special moment.

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The emotional video shows the young girl having a brief chat with the optometrist who helped her see clearly. She then stands up as he hands her the spectacle box for safekeeping. The two share a very emotional hug before she walks towards what appears to be her family members waiting nearby.

Rachel, who regularly shares personal content about her journey and family life on her Facebook page, chose to highlight this beautiful moment of transformation. The video touched many hearts as viewers witnessed the life-changing impact that proper eye care can have on a person's world.

Mzansi reacts to the emotional moment

South Africans were moved by the touching video and shared their thoughts in the comments section.

@jeanine_rudolph wondered:

"Wonder what her script is? This is beautiful."

@astrid_guntenhoner gushed:

"This will be my forever feel-good videos to watch. To see the amazement of children actually seeing properly for the first time... Same for kiddos getting hearing aids. That first look of surprise in their faces❤️❤️❤️"

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@debbie_visser_davids responded:

"Aww, that's so sweet. Amen."

@rochelle_ntsundwana simply shared:

"❤️❤️❤️ Good job."

Leading issue affecting eye health

According to the National Library of Medicine, accessibility and barriers to eye health services remain a major problem across Africa. Many people don't even know they're struggling with poor eyesight, which makes moments like this young girl's experience even more precious.

The research shows that while eye care services are often available, they're still underused by people who could benefit from them.

Watch the Facebook clip below:

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• People questioned Siya Kolisi's behaviour after his divorce when they saw his latest TikTok video, but his response to the criticism was totally unexpected.

Source: Briefly News