“Our Taxes Are Going to the Right People”: Woman Makes the Most of R560 Sassa Child Grant, SA Moved

“Our Taxes Are Going to the Right People”: Woman Makes the Most of R560 Sassa Child Grant, SA Moved

  • A loving mother showed off the items she bought for her daughter with her government grant, moving many viewers
  • The clip shared on TikTok showed the pair's shopping day, which ended with a visit to a restaurant for a meal
  • Social media users were impressed after seeing that the mother spent all the money on her daughter, noting that others do the opposite
She bought her favourite foods, and even got her winter shoes
A mother was praised for spending her daughter's SASSA grant wisely. Image: @siphesihle.langelihle
Source: TikTok

After receiving the R560 Sassa grant for her little girl, a young mom took her daughter for a shopping spree and spent every cent on her.

The clip was shared on TikTok by user @siphesihle.langelihle on 5 March 2026, where it went viral, garnering 599K views, 38K likes and over 500 comments from an online community that was touched by the mother's care.

The mother bought different kinds of cereals, which included Rice Krispies and Coco Pops. She also bought different types of juices, a colouring book, crayons, which she said she buys every two weeks because she loses them.

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The mother spoils her daughter

The creator, TikTok user @siphesihle.langelihle, added her daughter's yoghurts, which she said were her favourite too when she was pregnant. At the PEP store, the mom bought a plate and cup set and even placed winter boots on lay-by. The pair finished their shopping day by going to a KFC restaurant.

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SA loves the responsible mother

The post gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were moved by the mother's love for her daughter. Many viewers showered the mom with praise, saying their taxes were in good hands. Some called the mother a responsible parent, saying they could see by the daughter's body language that she was loved. Others were interested in knowing where she bought some of the items.

Others enquired where she got some of the items she bought
Social media users loved the strong bond between the mother and her toddler. Image: Ketut Subayinto
Source: UGC

User @My life @Kamogelo mokgothu said:

"This is beautiful abanye bathenga (others buy) 5 litre ze Rain Dance😭."

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User @The Depressed Diary commented:

"Our taxes are going to the right people 🤣. This is so cute sies!"

User @Samu added:

"Bought mine a bag🥹. He's been using Nike, and it’s heavy. Mommies are up ❤️."

User @Colorado kholo said:

"You deserve an increase 🥰. The money is not going to be wasted. Others buy weaves for themselves. Well done, mommy."

User @Wonganda Youvara KAHIKOPO asked:

"Hey mommy are the boots sold at Ackermans? Please share, I need to lay by them for my baby."

User @Sweetness20 commented:

"I love mothers who put their children first. You can tell by just looking at her shes loved good job mommy 🥳🥰."

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za