When littles lead the way in compassion and remind us that even the smallest gestures of kindness – like a hug – can be enough to turn somebody’s frown upside down!
Durban, South Africa (13 April 2026) – Amber-Leigh, along with her little ones, popped out to the shops over the weekend in Durban North. They weren’t allowed to leave until every Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver had received a hug from three-year-old Slater!
By the fourth hug, Amber pulled out her phone to capture the memory. That video has already racked up more than 89,000 views on Facebook.
“I am so glad that I pulled out my phone when he was on like his fourth hug,” she tells us. “There is often so much negativity around delivery drivers, it’s nice for people to see that they are humans too.”
On Facebook, Amber shared her proud mommy moment, and praised her little one for sparking so many smiles through kindness. We always say that love is one of the greatest superpowers. Slater has love for everyone. But also, motorbikes!
“Slater has a love for everyone and anyone. But he also has a love for motorbikes.” Amber-Leigh tells us. “I frequent Seattle at Virginia circle, and whenever he joins me, I am made to sit on the pavement in the car park and watch the guys all meet as they arrive for work on their bikes. Once we sat for 45 minutes just watching and drinking our ‘chinos’. They are so friendly and will see him watching and often come up to him to proudly show him their cool bikes. So I think that is where the love started.”
The reliance on food delivery drivers in South Africa has increased over the years. They’ve become everyday heroes who often push through traffic, bad weather, and safety risks to meet tight delivery windows. Many rely on tips and ratings to make a living, yet their effort is easy to overlook, and often is.
Treating them with patience, kindness, and appreciation is a must! One that Slater takes seriously.
“When he hears a bike at our gate or even a hoot at a neighbours gate, he will drop what he is doing and SPRINT to go say hi!” says Amber-Leigh. “It’s normally a high five and a ‘what;s your name’ to the drivers! Not once has a driver ever not engaged with him..They are ALWAYS so kind and welcoming. Sometimes I feel so touched with how nice they are to him that I go back on the app to throw in an extra tip! If I receive a delivery while he is at school, I am often asked where he is.”
Slater’s motorbike-riding heroes, after being showered with kindness, paid him a visit on Saturday morning, bearing gifts for their littlest fan!
So, if you live in Durban North and your order was late on the weekend – there was a good reason for it. Hugs, love, and appreciation.
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