“Determined To Succeed”: South Africans Swoon Over Mom’s Matric Exam Care Package

• A local mother shared a video where she surprised her son, in his final year of school, with an exam care package
• The box of goodies included energy drinks and packets of sweets to help the boy as he hit the books
• Internet users gathered in the post's comment section to wish the boy well and share how they also wanted to spoil their loved ones

A South African mother warmed the internet's hearts when she surprised her son, a matriculant learner, with a care package filled with edible goodies for his examinations.

On 21 October, 2025, Nqoh Mkhize Mkhwanazi uploaded a video on TikTok showing her son, in his school uniform, entering their home and seeing the package on the table. Although the contents were partially visible in the clip, it appeared that the mother had gifted her son energy drinks and sweets.

Nqoh wrote in her post's caption:

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"Good luck, son. May God the Father be with you on this last journey."

The final stretch of one's schooling career can often be a stressful time and take a toll on learners' well-being. While a care package may not directly help the learner absorb all the necessary information for their exams, it definitely shows that their loved ones support them.

South Africans love the exam care package

Hundreds of social media users gathered in the comment section to applaud the supportive mother. Some internet users wished they could do the same for their children but can't due to financial constraints. Others wished the young man well for his final examinations, which would have him waving his high school days goodbye.

@southafrica1sa, who loved the clip, stated:

"The way sons make their mothers feel so loved. They deserve it."

@user745496231842 commented with a laugh:

"My Grade 7 daughter is asking me if she can get it. Parents, please advise."

@portiamasia also had a chuckle and said:

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"I did this for my daughter last year, but she finished everything in one day."

@zipho395 added under the post:

"Well done, Parent. Son, you are determined to succeed.

@conza2005 shared with the public:

"I'm going to surprise my son in December. I bought him a tablet Tab 10. Since the first term, he has been obtaining certificates as a top learner in Grade 1. I want to motivate him more."

A prayerful @ms_phem wrote in the comment section:

"All the best for our children. May God continue to cover them in Jesus' name."

Watch the TikTok video on Nqoh's account below:

3 Other stories about exam care packages

• In another article, Briefly News reported that when a high schooler asked his mother for an exam care package, all he got was a R10 and a bunch of stationery items. Social media users couldn't help but laugh at the sweet gift.
• A young woman shared a video of herself shopping for items for her sister's exam care package for prelims. The grand gesture left many online users in awe.
• South Africans expressed joy and pride in family members who gifted their matric learner with a care package to help them get through their final exams. The teen appreciated the love and support seen in the clip.

Source: Briefly News