TIKTOK VIDEO SHOWS TEACHER BRAIDING STUDENT'S HAIR, WARMS NETIZENS'HEARTS

• People were moved as they watched the sweet bonding session the educator provided for the little girl
• A woman took to social media to showcase how she braided her student's hair, which left many in awe
• Online users flooded the comments with praises for doing the most to make the child feel loved and provided for
• Briefly News spoke to Mhlanga Jennifer, who shared insight on her viral video with her student

Teachers play an essential role in their student's lives as they spend most of their time together. They are often regarded as their parents at school as they help shape and mould their learners for the future ahead of them.

Teacher braids pupil's hair in a TikTok video

An adorable video shared by @mhlangajennifer4 on TikTok shows a teacher braiding her students' hair in class, which left social media users in their feelings. The clip has gathered over 296.6 K viewers, thousands of likes and many comments.

In the video, the woman stands at the back of the leaner while the little girl sits as the teacher braids her hair in the classroom. The lovely lady also revealed that she adores her students.

While speaking to Briefly News teacher Mhlanga, Jennifer shared what inspired her to braid her student's hair in the classroom, saying:

"As a teacher, my duty is to not only impart knowledge to learners but also to give them support. Apart from being their teacher, I am also their hairdresser, nurse, lawyer, their best friend but most importantly, I am also their mother. It is my responsibility to ensure that they are given all the attention they deserve," she said.

Mhlanga said that when her students are unable to go outside for physical activities due to the weather, she braids their hair in class during their playtime.

"It was school photo day, and I wanted her to look and feel as good as the other students," she explained.

Taking to her TikTok, she captioned her post saying:

"Ngiba uMiss wabo ngiphinde ngibe umzali wabo." meaning (I am their Miss, and I will be their parent again."

Watch the video below:

Mzansi applauds the generous teacher

People enjoyed watching the educator engage her students; this example touched many, while others acknowledged that they had a bad encounter with their teachers. People praised the woman for making a difference in the younger generation's lives.

Siza Jobe said:

"God bless you sisi akuvikele, ubusiseke, akugcine."

User1335988151353push praised the teacher, saying:

"Good work Mo's."

C'phoky Nails wished the educator well by adding:

"God bless you indeed."

Zanele Dlamini wrote:

"May the good lord continue to bless u for looking after our kids."

Amanda N commended:

"May God bless you and may his grace and mercy fall upon you all the days of your and may your career be fruitful and successful."

Fazlin fisher said:

"You the best teacher ever heart of Gold."

South African teachers washing and combing their students' hair

Briefly News previously reported on a TikTok video in which internet users were fawning over a clip of a teacher going the extra mile for some students who needed some TLC. Two educators took matters into their own hands and cared for two children's hair.

This clip had many people in their feelings wishing they had caring teachers as kids, too. Many sang the young women for putting effort into their roles. A local educator, @teacher_porsche, posted a video of her and a colleague washing and combing two children's hair.

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