"My Deserving Dad": KwaZulu-Natal Woman Gifts Her Dad a New Car With Special Number Plate
- A young woman from Pietermaritzburg surprised her father with a brand new car
- The emotional moment was caught on video as the dad walked out confused, then became speechless when he realised what was going on
- The heartwarming video went viral as South Africans praised the woman for honouring her father
- Briefly News spoke to psychological expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding how people can honour their parents even if they can't afford expensive gifts
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A woman from KwaZulu-Natal has touched hearts across South Africa after gifting her dad a new car in the most surprising way possible.
Facebook user @terenelechic.thomas, who lives in Pietermaritzburg, shared a video in early August showing the moment she surprised her father, Trevor, with a brand new vehicle.
The video shows Terene calling her dad to come outside the house. He walks down the stairs, looking confused, not knowing what to expect. As he gets closer to the gate, he notices a new car parked right in front of his home. What makes it even more special is the personalised number plate that reads her father's name:
"4 Trevor."
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Terene stands there holding the car's registration papers, beckoning him to come closer. Her dad looks back and forth between the car and his daughter, clearly shocked by what he's seeing. When she hands him the registration papers and motions that the brand-new Volkswagen is his, he becomes completely speechless.
The surprise was extra meaningful because Trevor had been driving a very old vehicle that was parked in their carport. His daughter had finally saved enough money to buy him a brand new car to replace it. When she handed him the keys, he was so impressed he couldn't find words to express his feelings.
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Mzansi reacts to the pricey gift
South Africans were touched by the beautiful gesture and flooded the comments with blessings and praise. The emotional video quickly went viral, getting over 6,900 reactions and nearly 200 comments from people who were moved by the daughter's love for her father.
@Samantha-Lee Singh wrote:
"Well done, girl, may the rewards of honouring your parents overflow.🙏❤️"
@Lance Rorke joked:
"Uncle monks🤭. Moving in style now, majimboz🥳"
@Luleko Hannah Gule said:
"God will continue blessing you abundantly, Terene, this is beautiful 🥹🙌🏻"
@Suelette Leonard blessed:
"Blessings 🙌 to you and your children's children Terene LeChic Thomas. Well done. 📣 Safe travel, Mr Thomas."
@Taslynn Cheleigh Kok gushed:
"Absolute honour... You will be blessed, baby girl 🥰🙏🏽❣️"
@Belinda Starkey added:
"Aww Terence. Well deserved, congratulations and happy safe miles, uncle Munks ❤️🙏"
@Earl Francis praised:
"Wow. Terene, by honouring your father, God will honour you and Justin. Bless you guys."
Why people connect with their parents
According to experts at This I Believe, appreciating parents creates stronger family bonds. Many people show love for their parents in different ways, from small daily acts to big gestures like buying gifts. Parents often sacrifice a lot for their children, so when children can give back, it creates beautiful moments.
Briefly News spoke to psychological expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding how people can honour their parents even if they can't afford expensive gifts. She stated:
"You can honour your parents meaningfully without spending money by showing consistent love, respect, and appreciation. Spend quality time with them, listen attentively, and express gratitude through heartfelt words or handwritten notes."
"Help with daily tasks, offer emotional support, and uphold their values and teachings. Celebrating their achievements, remembering special dates, and simply being present in their lives can mean more than any material gift. Small, thoughtful gestures often carry the deepest impact."
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Other car-related stories going viral
- Briefly News recently reported on a mother who washed her daughter's car at 5 am before work, but the reason behind this early morning act had people in tears.
- Gqom star Busiswa treated herself to a brand new MINI Cooper Countryman, but what she revealed about her old car after ten years shocked fans.
- A man was filmed crying in his car while listening to an amapiano song, but the specific track that moved him to tears left Mzansi completely confused.
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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy leads Fortrea's Clinical Team, managing Clinical Operations Delivery. Her expertise spans non-infectious (cardiovascular, endocrinology, gastroenterology) and infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) plus oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). She holds MS and BS degrees in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria and promotes empathetic leadership. She is also a ballroom dancer and animal activist. The comments and opinion pieces are Jayshri Rangasamy's personal opinion and do not represent any brand or company.
