“Surprise My Neighbour”: Pretoria Gent’s Good Deed for Neighbour Melts Hearts
- A Pretoria content creator surprised his elderly neighbour with a brand new hose pipe after seeing the terrible condition of her old one
- The emotional moment was captured on video and shared on 8 September, showing both the woman's gratitude and the man's tears
- The heartwarming gesture went viral with over 23,000 reactions as South Africans praised the young man's pure heart
Source: Facebook
A Pretoria man has touched the hearts of thousands after sharing a video of himself surprising his elderly neighbour with a thoughtful gift that left both of them in tears.
Facebook content creator @given.given.35325 posted the emotional clip on 8 September 2025 with the caption:
"Let us surprise my favourite neighbour. I love you so much, Makhi," showing his journey to brighten an old woman's day.
The video begins with the young man at a hardware store, carefully selecting a new hose pipe and all the necessary fittings. He then travels to a rural area to visit his elderly neighbour, where he discovers the shocking state of her old hose pipe. The worn-out pipe was covered in cuts, patches, and multiple attachments, clearly showing years of makeshift repairs to keep it functional.
When the man presented the elderly woman with her new hosepipe, her reaction was priceless. She hugged him tightly, becoming emotional with gratitude for his unexpected kindness. The touching moment didn't just affect her; the young man was also moved to tears as he saw firsthand the difficult conditions she had been dealing with.
The video struck a chord with viewers across South Africa, quickly going viral with over 23,000 reactions and hundreds of comments. Many people shared the man's emotions, feeling moved by both his generosity and the elderly woman's situation.
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Mzansi reacts to the good deed
@Bongiwe Alida Mnguni blessed him:
"May your pocket never run dry🥰🙏😭"
@Poppi Gumede asked:
"Why are you crying? What did she say?"
@Seanokeng Gloria Mabale praised:
"You have no idea how that woman is going to pray for you. Thank you for botho ba gago ngwanetsho!!!"
@Ramasela Mogirl Mothoa blessed:
"May your well never run dry!"
@Sphesihle Victoria Mnisi noted:
"Kindness goes a long way."
@MamaAmo Mampane gushed:
"What I love about you is that your heart is pure. God bless you 🙏"
@Hope Mofokeng commented:
"This is truly amazing. God bless you!"
Why charitable acts benefit everyone
According to experts at Community Force, there's something about giving to charity that feels genuinely good. Charitable acts provide numerous benefits, such as the pride that comes from knowing you're helping others and the satisfaction that comes with making a real difference in the world. When people give to others, they demonstrate thoughtfulness and care, showing their commitment to improving the world around them.
Research shows that giving can also positively impact your mental health. Studies reveal that charitable acts can reduce stress, boost happiness, and increase self-esteem. The ripple effect of generosity creates a more caring and compassionate society, inspiring others to follow similar examples of kindness.
Watch the TikTok clip below:
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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
Source: Briefly News
