Father Walks From Venda to Kimberly to See His Daughter Before Christmas, SA Divided
- A man named Nicholas shared his challenging experiment while attempting to hitchhike from Venda to Kimberley to see his daughter for Christmas
- The emotional updates were shared on TikTok, detailing how he reached Johannesburg, only to have his belongings and ID stolen by a stranger
- Social media users expressed mixed feelings about the story, with some praising his dedication as a father, while others questioned the veracity of his claims.
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A determined father made headlines for embarking on a difficult cross-country trek to reunite with his daughter before Christmas.
The clip was shared on TikTok by @nicholas.ndamulel, garnering massive views from an online community that sympathised with the man, and some who doubted his story.
In the video, Nicholas explained that his three-day journey from Venda was going well until he reached Johannesburg. After accepting an offer for accommodation from a stranger, he tragically lost all his luggage, personal effects, and his identity document.
The dad’s long walk to see his baby
Despite the theft, the young father remained committed to his goal, documenting his progress from Benoni, Gauteng, and sharing it on his TikTok account @nicholas.ndamulel. He appealed to the public not for money, but for simple assistance like a lift toward Kimberley or a bottle of water to help him survive the long hours on the road.
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SA debates the man’s story
The video garnered massive views, likes, and comments from viewers who believed and supported the man and some who found the story strange. Many viewers wished him a safe journey and called him a good father, hoping he'd get help along the way. Some suggested that the story might not be entirely truthful, given that people are desperate for December funds. Others, however, noted that the man did not ask for money but instead asked for a lift, saying there was no need for him to be untruthful.
User @Mmathabo added:
"Now this is sad 😭."
User @Strauss 007 said:
"All he's asking is a lift. I don't get why people are being negative here. Some don't even have cars. Either you help, or you don't reply, than being negative. My guy, I salute you. Reach your daughter, brother, that's all that is important ❤."
User @Nompumelelo commented:
"He is willing to spend Christmas with his baby, unlike other fathers who don't care about their children. I respect you, my brother; that is true love. I'll keep u in prayers, someone will come and help you."
User @Lily shared:
"I'm sorry you lost your belongings. I pray you get a lift all the way to your daughter. You're a good dad."
User @⟭⟬⁷ said:
"The amount of data to post on Tiktok would be enough to take a bus or taxi to Kimberly."
User @Jessica M
"During the festive season, remember that some people will come up with stories. It's important to be careful. I'm not saying you should not help."
Watch the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News articles about walking
- British adventurer Karl Bushby is nearing the end of his 'Goliath Expedition,' a 27-year continuous trek, and is expected to complete his walk and arrive home in 2026
- A man from Gqeberha embarked on an incredible walk to Cape Town to raise funds and awareness for his organisation, Broski.
- A group of three young men from Burgersfort cycling to Cape Town excited the public, who had been following their journey when they were left with 850km to get to the Mother City.
Source: Briefly News
