- A South African nurse named Parfait received a heartfelt voice note from his favourite patient after leaving his clinic without saying goodbye
- The elderly patient recorded a touching message thanking him for referring her to Tygerberg Hospital and congratulating him on his promotion
- The nurse shared a video of their surprise lunch reunion at a Mugg & Bean café, and it moved thousands of viewers to tears
A South African nurse called Parfait went viral on TikTok on 17 October after sharing a touching video of his reunion with an elderly patient who had tracked him down to say a proper farewell. The clip, filmed inside a Mugg & Bean café, carried an on-screen caption reading "POV: A nurse and his favourite patient." But what made it hit differently was the voice note that started it all.
Source: TikTok
In the recording, the woman affectionately called him "Mister M" and gently scolded him for disappearing from the clinic without a goodbye. She thanked him for referring her to Tygerberg Hospital, congratulated him on his new role, and ended with a simple but deeply felt "I love you. Bye." Parfait confirmed in the comments that the video was filmed after he received the voice note, revealing that the two had sat down together for lunch. The selfie-style clip showed the pair sharing a warm farewell moment before posing for a photo together. Watch the reunion that moved thousands:
Mzansi moved by nurse and patient
South Africans flooded the comments on @parfaitmunyemana's video:
@michelle moreana said:
"She is just a girl with new teeth; please go see her ❤️"
@✨️ wrote:
"You made her cry, and she made me cry 🥺. I am so disappointed in you"
@Bomibakhe_Mbolekwa said:
"You better go visit her 💔😭"
@Sesona shared:
"Awwww this is sooooo sweet 🥺❤️"
@Sizophila MaVilane Khatwayo wrote:
"She really loves you 🥹"
@Katli mm added:
"Bathong [Oh my goodness]? Why Mr M Bakithi [really]? 🥺 Why didn't you say goodbye ✋😭"
@chloe said:
"No, I was also sad because I got placed there and didn't get the privilege of working with you!!!! 😭"
Other Briefly News stories about employee recognition
- Astron Energy surprised a cheerful petrol attendant with a special gift bag packed with practical gear, including a branded bucket hat and work essentials, to thank him for his dedication on the forecourt.
- A Bloemfontein woman named Mama Sarah, who dedicated 17 years of service, was surprised by her colleagues with flowers, balloons, and emotional farewell hugs as she officially retired.
- A dedicated worker who completed over ten years of service arrived at work only to be surprised by his employer with a long-service award ceremony.
Source: Briefly News
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