Woman Gets Grandfather Groceries for the First Time: "May He Live Forever"
- A young woman’s TikTok of buying groceries for her grandfather touched many, as his reaction melted hearts online
- The video gained thousands of likes in one day, with viewers relating to the pride of being able to give back to loved ones
- It sparked conversations about gratitude, family milestones, and the importance of honouring those who raised us
South Africans were moved by a young woman’s TikTok showing her surprise groceries for her grandfather, sparking heartfelt conversations about gratitude and family.
Source: TikTok
A video posted on 24 August 2025 by TikTok user @nikita_tshekela has warmed hearts across South Africa after capturing a deeply personal family moment in the Eastern Cape. In the clip, a young woman finally managed to do something she had always hoped to achieve, which is to buy groceries for her grandfather. She placed the bags of food on the table, and his reaction when he noticed them was nothing short of priceless.
What made the video even more special was the emotion behind it, showing a granddaughter proud of reaching a point where she could provide for someone who had likely provided so much for her. The short video quickly gained traction online, collecting more than 7,000 likes in just a single day.
A heartfelt surprise touches Mzansi
Many people related to the pride and joy of being able to give back to loved ones who raised and supported them. For netizens, it wasn’t only about the groceries themselves, but about the meaning they carried, the act of honouring a grandparent through love and care. The grandfather’s visible joy highlighted the strength of their bond and reminded people how deeply meaningful such gestures can be.
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TikTok users flooded the comments with support, sharing their own stories of wanting to give back to parents and grandparents when they were finally able to. For some, it stirred memories of their own milestones, like buying the first gift for a parent or surprising a loved one with something special.
The video continues to circulate widely, standing as a reminder that not every viral moment needs to be flashy or extravagant. Sometimes, the most ordinary gestures, like buying groceries, become extraordinary when filled with love.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Mphogotsoul said:
May your pockets never run dry, sis wam. 🙏🏾🥹"
Sibo said:
"So, it’s not only my family that keeps saying I’m teaching in China, even when I’m not in China at all. 🤣"
Tar Tshisa wrote:
"Uthixo akusikelele, dear, may you always be surrounded by goodness and light."
Zuzekile Mzekwa said:
"Awuu madoda, zingade zehle xhego, because this moment truly touches the heart."
Nhlanhla said:
“'Ngu Nikita lo,' uyithetha with the most pride, 🥺 and it is so heartwarming to see how much joy it brings."
Findingmelody wrote:
"Utitsha eChina. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have completely stopped trying to correct people when they say it now."
Xola Zongwana added:
"Undichaza xa esithi Nyikida, because the way he says it makes me smile every time."
Nonoz said:
"'Nikita, Nikita, how many times did I call you?' 🗣🗣🗣 Hayibo ndinguMambenya sana oku kwa. ❤️❤️❤️."
Check out the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News about buying groceries
- A local woman on TikTok showed netizens the first groceries that her younger brother bought and put in his car's boot.
- A waitress moved thousands by showing how she used her hard-earned tips to buy groceries for her grandparents.
- South Africans were unimpressed with one gentleman who showed off the groceries he bought for his grandmother.
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