Man Carrying Baby on His Back Wins Mzansi’s Hearts: "Present Fathers Stay Winning"
- A wholesome TikTok showing a father confidently carrying his baby on his back melted hearts across South Africa
- The video sparked discussions about how men are stepping up in parenting roles and breaking away from outdated ideas
- Many people online felt it was refreshing to see such love and presence from a dad, calling for this to be normalised
South Africans applauded a dad for proudly carrying his child, saying it’s time to move past stereotypes about fatherhood, more especially how they care for their kids.

Source: TikTok
A video posted by TikTok user @gift.of.notes on August 16, 2025, had Mzansi smiling after showing a man confidently carrying a baby on his back. The clip, which already has over 8,000 likes and 700 comments, sparked admiration across social media, with many praising him for being present and hands-on as a father.
Traditionally, carrying a child on the back is seen as something women do in South African culture, but this man’s act showed that parenting doesn’t have to be defined by gender roles. Commenters celebrated him for not letting stereotypes stop him from stepping up as a dad and for embracing childcare in such a warm way.

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Shifting views on fatherhood
Many TikTok users applauded the fact that more men are challenging outdated ideas of masculinity. Instead of shying away, this dad proudly carried his child, and viewers found it refreshing to see such love expressed so openly.
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The video has since become a talking point on fatherhood, with netizens saying this should be normalised, not celebrated as rare. Still, the wholesome moment struck a chord with thousands of South Africans.
As the clip continues to circulate, it serves as a reminder that small acts of care can leave a big impact. For many, the father’s gesture symbolised strength in love, sparking conversations about what true parenting looks like and inspiring others to embrace the same openness in their own families.

Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
Nelly said:
"Ama absent father bathi udlisiwe."
Glory said:
"I hope it's not only for content... 🥰"
Praxedisyvelile said:

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"Abane jealous bazathi usedlisiwe haaa. Well done, Father of the year."
Teddy bear asked:
"Kanti nibathola kuphi odaddy abanjena guys? 🤔"
Madize2 said:
"Mhlazana elotyolwa nifuneni nenkomo kababa yeqolo please. 🙏"
Nde said:
"eGoli ngeke bakwenze lokhu obaba bezingane. 😂 I salute you bhut wam. 🙏"
ntombinkosile said:
"Bazothi udlisiwe, danki babakhe. ☺️"
Lumka Bhengesa said:
"You can see that it's not something he does for the camera. 🤣 The way the child is calm, the way the blanket is wrapped. 😂 Oh, I love you, brother maan. 🤝🤍"
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