1. ‘…even though you clearly aren’t, you always try to be “cool” in front of my friends.’ – Samantha Pugh, 14
2, ‘…you gave me the “crazy” gene.’ – Sandile Zulu, 18
3. ‘…you inspire me (when you’re not trying to be funny).’ – Monkagedi Segatle, 18
4. ‘…you’re my heart.’ – Litho Mpoyisa, 17
5. ‘…you’re love, that’s why!’ – Thobeka Madondo, 17
6. ‘…you’ve always been there for me.’ – Mpendulo Ntshangase, 19
7. ‘…I’m unworthy of the things you do for me, but you still do them anyway.’ – Tasneem Atia, 19
8. ‘…you like to skinner just as much as I do.’ – Palesa Bashman, 16
9. ‘…true love cannot be explained. I just love you.’ – Gamelihle Khanyile, 19
10. ‘…for me, you are my beginning and end. I can’t imagine life without you. You made me and you’re a fighter who can’t stand defeat.’ – Mandisa Mzila, 19
11. ‘…you always surprise me by saying, “Come see if anything fits you,” when we’re shopping.’ – Samkelisiwe Mthembu, 19
12. ‘…you’ve allowed me to follow my dreams so that I can reach the same ones you gave up for me.’ – Toby Jones, 16
13. ‘…every day you teach us something new.’ – Bianca Mullins, 14
14. ‘ you try to kiss me in front of my friends.’ – Jared Pollock, 17
15. ‘…you make the best Akni.’ – Ilhaam Matthews, 14
16. ‘…you support my every move, no matter how bold it is.’ – Leya Michaels, 15
17. ‘…you always take the best pictures of me.’ – Hannah Bell, 13
18. ‘…you let me have sleepovers with my friends after soccer practice.’ – Eli Barker, 13
19. ‘…you’re a single mom and you never make me feel like I’m inferior or missing out on anything.’ – Panama Keartland, 15
20. ‘…you’re a fighter.’ – Avuyile Mbangatha, 19
21. ‘…you never judge me and you love me unconditionally.’ – Anoushka Beattie, 14
22. ‘…you really go out of your way to make me feel special and confident.’ – Thembi Ndlovu, 15
23. ‘…you taught me the importance of wine!’ – Alice Janesseune, 19
24. ‘…you secretly love me more than my little sister!’ – Bethanny Poisson, 13
25. ‘…you let me drive your car to school drop-off and all my friends think it’s really awesome!’ – Garcia Barker, 18
26. ‘…you always make us laugh and you’re cool with my boyfriend sleeping over.’ – Brittany Russouw, 19
27. ‘…admittedly, you always know who the fake friends are before I do.’ – Nokuthula Shezi, 17
28. ‘…you once told me that having me was the best thing that ever happened to you, and then you had my brother.’ – Unathi Mdletshe, 14
29. ‘… you let me have sweets for breakfast when we were on holiday.’ – Riley Gouws, 13
30. ‘…you work incredibly hard and I see the joy in your eyes when you finally get home and get to put your feet up.’ – Azania Manentsa, 13
31. ‘…you’re really easy to talk to, well, at least now that I’m older.’ – Lynneeze Phillips, 18
32. ‘…without you I would not be anything. You are my rock!’ – Michaela Vermeulen, 19
33. ‘…you never judge my choices and you always let me learn from my own mistakes.’ – Tristan Chelton, 17
34.‘…you’re incredibly hard-working and always give the best advice.’ – Ashleigh Abrahams, 19
35. ‘…you teach me how to stay strong, no matter what.’ – Anna Emery, 15
36. ‘…you’re always there for me to help me through the tough times – Ethan Hotman, 15
37. ‘…you feed me every day! unlike other mothers, you’ve allowed me to be open and honest with you, even about things you don’t agree with.’ – JP Lefleur, 18
38. ‘…and I quote, “Any girl that wants to break your heart has to go through me first!”’ – Yaeesh Williams, 16
39. ‘…you always have the right answers.’ – Xolani Vilakazi, 18
40. ‘…you’ve just bought me my first car and you trust me enough to let me drive on my own.’ – Regan Naidoo, 18
41. ‘…you make the best suppers and always ask about my day.’ – Caleb Barker, 16
42. ‘…you always know how to make me feel better when I’m down.’ – Liberte Jones, 14
43. ‘…even when I fail, you always manage to help me see the bright side of things.’ – Gizelle Thulsie, 13
44. ‘…you always help us when we are struggling and you never complain.’ – Azara Heslop, 13
45. ‘…your obsession with watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians on Sundays is just as bad as mine.’ – Amy Carrolus, 16
46. ‘…you love me unconditionally, even when I mess up sometimes.’ – Joshua Barnes, 14
47. ‘…you care for me the same way I do for you, and any mountain I’d move for you, I know in my heart you would move an even bigger mountain for me.’ – Reyhaan Rassool, 17
48. ‘…you inspired me and allowed me to choose my own career path instead of following in your footsteps and becoming a doctor like everyone expected.’ – Alex Peterson, 19
49. ‘… there’s never a day that goes by when you don’t tell me that you love me.’ – Leilah Williams, 17
50. ‘…you have the biggest heart and you’re always ready to share with others wherever you can.’ – Jozette Rhodes, 16
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