WATCH | What Mother’s Day really means: Caxton moms share honest, heartfelt reflections

MOTHER’S Day is a time when social media feeds fill up with flowers, breakfasts in bed, and heartwarming tributes — but beyond the gifts and gestures, what does the day really mean to the women living it?

This year, we decided to flip the camera around and ask the moms in our own newsroom what Mother’s Day means to them. The result? Honest, funny, emotional reflections from women juggling motherhood and media — and doing it with incredible heart.

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We captured their thoughts in a short TikTok video (watch it below), and their answers reminded us of something important: Mother’s Day isn’t just a celebration — it’s a moment to recognise the everyday love, sacrifice, and strength that mothers show, often quietly, behind the scenes.

All over the world, motherhood looks different. In some places, it’s a day of big family gatherings. In others, it’s a quiet phone call, or a moment of remembrance. But the meaning is the same: it’s about honouring the women who raise us, support us, and carry so much of the emotional load in our lives and communities.

We had an array of responses from our team, some emotional, some funny but mostly heart-warming.
For many moms, especially in our local community, it’s also about resilience — raising kids while working, caring for extended family, and holding everything together, even when it’s hard. And that’s something worth celebrating far beyond just one Sunday in May.

So take a moment to watch the video and hear from the moms in our newsroom.
To every kind of mom out there: we see you. We appreciate you. Happy Mother’s Day!

@caxtonlocalmedia What does Mother’s Day really mean? We asked the moms at Caxton Local Media, and their answers were raw, real, and full of heart. 💐❤️ From laughter to tears, this one’s for the mothers who do it all, often quietly. 👩‍👧‍👦 Watch now. Feel seen. Part 1 #CaxtonDurban #MothersDay #MomLife #CaxtonMoms #RealTalk #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ThankYouMom ♬ original sound – caxtonlocalmedia

@caxtonlocalmedia What does Mother’s Day really mean? We asked the moms at Caxton Local Media, and their answers were raw, real, and full of heart. 💐❤️ From laughter to tears, this one’s for the mothers who do it all, often quietly. 👩‍👧‍👦 Watch now. Feel seen. Part 2 #CaxtonDurban #MothersDay #MomLife #CaxtonMoms #RealTalk #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ThankYouMom ♬ original sound – caxtonlocalmedia

@caxtonlocalmedia What does Mother’s Day really mean? We asked the moms at Caxton Local Media, and their answers were raw, real, and full of heart. 💐❤️ From laughter to tears, this one’s for the mothers who do it all, often quietly. 👩‍👧‍👦 Watch now. Feel seen. Part 3 #CaxtonDurban #MothersDay #MomLife #CaxtonMoms #RealTalk #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ThankYouMom ♬ original sound – caxtonlocalmedia

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