“Created a Core Memory”: South Africans Adore Mom Making Daughter’s Matric Dance Dress From Scratch

• A South African woman uploaded a video showing how she made her daughter's matric dance dress
• Apart from making the gorgeous gown from scratch, the mother also did her daughter's hair and makeup for the occasion
• Many social media users loved what the mother had done for the child and applauded her for her talents

A Durban-based mother, Megenta Ziduli, shared the heartwarming process of making her daughter's matric dance dress from scratch. The outcome of the garment left many social media users in awe and noting how talented the mother was.

While matric dances are memorable moments for the learners, they can also be shared with family members watching as the once young child turns into an adult ready to leave their secondary education behind.

On 18 August, 2025, Megenta uploaded a video on her TikTok account showing the making of the dress from start to finish. First, she showed how her mother made the base of the dress, which was a warm orange hue. Megenta then showed herself placing fabric, which was see-through with tiny white beads, onto the base.

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The proud mom also did her daughter's hair and makeup and showed the precious moment she and her mother dressed the teen for her special day before revealing the final product.

The internet loves the mother's handiwork

Several South African social media users expressed how much they adored the fashion-forward garment and praised the mother for her talents. Many people also pointed out how blessed the teen was to have such a loving mother in her life.

@andilemvusuart spoke to the daughter and wrote in the comment section:

"Mama created a core memory for you and her. She is a proud mom indeed. She deserves her flowers for making you this gorgeous."

An impressed @sammysweet_bakery shared:

"What? Mum did everything? I want to be friends with her. She’s a superhero."

@chelsea_fyl said to Megenta:

"You nailed it, Mama, because a matric dance costs an arm and a leg."

The process had @boitumelomokoena994 saying:

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"The buildup of all these moments will be a lifetime memory for both of you. In fact, for the three generations — her, you, and Gogo."

@blaq_brownie focused on the future, writing:

"I hope she lives long enough to make your graduation and wedding outfits, too."

@ayosameena added in the comments:

"Good job, Mommy. She looks stunning. I’m busy with my daughter’s dress, too. It's so stressful."

Megenta replied to the TikTok user:

"Yoh, the process was so draining. It will all be worth it, Mommy. All the best."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about matric dance dresses

• In another article, Briefly News reported that a matriculant left people in awe when she showed her breathtaking outfit, which was hailed as the best look of the season.
• A girl shared the matric dance dress she ordered from Shein, compared to what she received in the mail. The garment impressed fashion lovers, who loved the dress's beauty and affordability.
• A woman shared that a girl's mother made her an anime-inspired outfit for her matric dance. Members of the online community showered the mom with compliments.

Source: Briefly News