“Life of a Young Widow”: Johannesburg Woman Shows Her Late Husband’s Car Getting Repossessed by Bank

• A Johannesburg woman shared an emotional video of her husband's car being taken away by the bank because she could no longer afford the payments
• The heartbreaking moment was made worse because her late husband had promised to give the Golf 7 R to their son when he got older
• South Africans flooded her comments with love and support, with many suggesting she should have had life insurance to cover the debt

A Johannesburg woman has touched the hearts of thousands after sharing one of the most difficult moments in her life: watching her late husband's car get repossessed by the bank. The emotional video, posted on 19 September 2025 showed the painful process of saying goodbye to a vehicle filled with precious family memories.

The young mother explained that she could no longer afford to keep up with the car payments and maintenance costs. The Golf 7 R had been giving her constant problems, requiring frequent oil changes and repairs that she simply couldn't manage on her own. Despite the financial burden, letting go of the car was incredibly difficult because of all the memories it held.

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In the video, she can be heard saying:

"The bank is here to take the cars, the cars are going, my husband's cars..." as she searched for spare keys.

The situation became even more heartbreaking when she revealed that her late husband had promised their son that he would inherit the car when he was old enough to drive. Throughout the video, her young son can be seen struggling with the situation, clearly devastated about losing the car his father had promised him.

She shared that the vehicle had been with their family for over six years, through countless precious moments, including bringing her twins home from the hospital.

"We had memories, our kids growing, getting the kids from the hospital, the twins, my husband loved this car," she said through tears.

SA supports woman during car repossession

@Itumeleng Pule advised:

"Wish he took credit life insurance, it would have taken care of the debt on full. Always, when people finance a car or property, please take credit life insurance, it will help in death, retrenchment and dreaded disease."

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@Layla Ra'naa said:

"Oh my love, may the lord replace what is lost, may the lord grant you abundance 😭😭😭"

@Dipuo Sinah Makhunga added:

"As long as you have a roof over your head, that's the most important thing."

@Lerato Miya wrote:

"God will give you back 10000 fold of what you lost. Don't worry because those tears will be wiped away. Take heart. This is a fresh start for you. Take it one day at a time. Love and light ❤"

@Shale Malatji said:

"Sorry Mommy, I just bumped into your story and my tears are flowing on my cheeks before even finishing your story. Be strong, you will have another one. God is watching. Have faith!"

@Thobeka Mavumengwana added:

"Sad but it's Nana💝 Material things you'll replace & God restores in every way. Material things don't define us."

Understanding financial hardships after loss

Facebook user @boikhutso.mimi.mbele's situation shows the financial difficulties many widows face after losing their partners. The emotional weight of letting go of possessions that hold precious memories makes these situations even more challenging, especially when children are involved and promises made by deceased parents can no longer be kept.

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Many viewers shared valuable advice about credit life insurance, which could have covered the outstanding debt in the event of her husband's death.

View the Facebook reel below:

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• Briefly News recently reported on a luxury car owner worth R1 million who was dragged online for selling eggs by the roadside, but the real reason behind the hustle had people changing their minds.
• A woman went viral after buying a R1.1 million BMW X3 with cash, but how she managed to afford it had viewers rushing to start their own businesses.
• Ekurhuleni firefighters saved a Primrose family from a devastating vehicle fire, but what they found in the garage had everyone counting their blessings.

Source: Briefly News