Mom’s Phone Prank Takes Kids on Emotional Roller-Coaster in Video; SA Reacts: "So Beautiful"

• A mother played a playful, emotional prank on her children, creating a memorable moment that sparked joy and gratitude
• The kids were initially disappointed when they thought they received only phone cases, but their faces lit up with joy when they discovered the real surprise - brand-new phones
• The TikTok video has gone viral, with many viewers praising the mother for her creativity and love, and sharing their own thoughts and reactions to the heartwarming moment

A mother has left social media both amused and touched after pulling off a playful prank on her two children, taking them through a wave of emotions before ending with a heartwarming surprise.

In the trending video, the mom can be seen standing in her room with two neatly packaged phone boxes in her hand. She then called her son and daughter into the room, immediately presenting them with the gifts. The children’s reactions were priceless. The young boy rushed forward to hug his mother tightly, while his sister jumped up and down in sheer excitement.

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Eagerly, the siblings opened the boxes, only to discover that inside were phone cases, not the smartphones they had hoped for. Their excitement quickly turned to disappointment, with both children looking visibly sad. The mom then teased them, casually remarking, "Ahh, phone cases," which only deepened their sadness.

Moments later, however, she revealed the real surprise. With a big smile, she pulled out the brand-new phones she had hidden away behind a pillow. Instantly, the children’s faces lit up with joy, their disappointment replaced with laughter and gratitude. Overcome with happiness, they rushed to thank their mom, telling her how much they loved her.

The video that was shared by TikTok user @hustlerdee.wa.tpca on 17 September 2025 has since gone viral, with viewers praising the mother for creating a memorable moment filled with both humour and love. Many commented on how the prank perfectly captured the ups and downs of parenting and family life, while others admitted they would have fallen for the trick themselves.

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The emotional roller-coaster may have started with disappointment, but it ended in joy, leaving both her children and online audiences smiling.

Mzansi is loving the sweet surprise moment

South Africans were in awe as they flooded the comments section, raving over the mom and her children's heartwarming surprise moment.

Thami said:

"She actually pranked us, too."

Puseletso wrote:

"Parents like this should live forever. Be blessed, mama."

Catee expressed:

"Am not crying, bathong."

Zanele shared:

"Wow, so beautiful kekopa plug ka phone."

Patiey_M

"Mothers deserve to live forever."

Lorraine Lebeya-Buthelezi commented:

"You see how their mood didn’t change even when she said it’s a prank, lovely kids."

Watch the video below:

More heartwarming mother and daughter moments

• Briefly News reported that one young woman's special day in South Africa became even more memorable thanks to a heartfelt and surprising graduation gift from her mom.
• A young woman got a brand new car for her 18th birthday, and her over-the-top reaction is making waves online, all thanks to her mother, who went all out for her.
• A loving mother spoiled her daughter with her first car. The mom pulled out all the stops and bought her a Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S.

Source: Briefly News