A South African woman has moved social media users after sharing a video of a Zimbabwean man who travels across the border every school holiday to visit her child, whose father has passed away. Powered by: 00:10 A woman praises the late father of her child’s Zimbabwean friend for visiting her son regularly. Thando Molefe-Ndlondlo shared the video on TikTok on August 17, 2026, explaining that the visitor was her late child’s father’s best friend. Despite losing his close friend, the man has continued making the journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa during school holidays to spend time with the child and maintain their bond. The gesture touched many viewers because the man is not related to the child by blood. Instead, he continues to show up out of love and loyalty to his late friend and the family he left behind as reported by Briefly News. Watch the video that moved thousands: Zimbabwean man praised for standing by late friend’s child The video sparked an emotional response, with viewers praising the man for keeping his friendship alive through his commitment to the child.
Some social media users said his visits could help the child maintain a connection to their late father, while others reflected on the importance of having dependable friends who remain present even after a loved one has passed away. @charlszw, wrote: “My Zimbabwean people gather here for the love our brother is showing our makoti and the baby.” @Sibusiso Radebe, commented: “They are not only here to see him but the image of his late father.” @Maya questioned the commitment of some parents, writing: “Yet someone can’t make time for his own child yoooooo man.” @S.A.S.H.A, said: “I want friends from Zim. I have a few though, I just love you guys.” The gesture also inspired national pride, with @kundie writing: “I have never been proud to be Zimbabwean like this.” @Bonolo teffo, commented: “Another day of crying with strangers online. Some friendships are real.” @iam.Nonny_Blackheart🖤 praised the man’s kindness, writing: “One thing about us Zimbabweans is our good hearts. Well done brother, you doing a good job.”
