Several celebrities have exchanged vows during 2024. As the year comes to an end in a few hours, ZiMoja looks at some notable weddings on the lips of many South Africans.
THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR MASECHABA KHUMALO
Masechaba Khumalo shared the news of her wedding a few days after walking down the aisle last month with musician Ntethelelo Mposwa. Gushing over her new husband and the father of her son, the news anchor said, "I married my best friend, now my husband. My chief strategist, my lover, my life. Lukhanyo's father, ndiyakuthanda (I love you). Ndiyabulela (thank you), Faku, Nyawuza, and Mpondo. As we embark on this journey together, may no weapon formed against us prosper. This was the happiest day of my life. I love you, Ntethe, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you. To God be the glory," she wrote on Instagram.
GOGO MAWENI TIE THE KNOT
Known for her Mzansi Magic reality TV show, Izangoma Zodumo, Gogo MaMaweni, the famous sasangoma, married her partner, Sabelo Mgube in August this year. The wedding took place in two parts, the first at Maweni's parents' home in Johannesburg and the second at Emaqongqo Emahlabathini in Pietermaritzburg. Maweni confirmed that Sabelo paid R150,000 lobola for her.
KOPE MAGALE WEDS
Former Generations: The Legacy star Kope Makgae also tied the knot in April this year with his wife Mpotseng. The star shared pictures of his wedding on his Instagram page earlier this year. "It's been a beautiful journey with its necessary challenges, but timing is everything. I'd like to withhold names to protect my family," he said in an interview.
HOUSE OF ZWIDE'S BRENDA MUKWEVHO
Actress and creative producer Brenda Mukwevho tied the knot in a lavish wedding attended by industry colleagues. The couple's friends, family, and industry colleagues attended the ceremony. Also in attendance at the wedding were Kagiso Modupe, Motlatsi Mafatshe and his partner Gabby Tshabalala (the pair also performed at the wedding), Lerato Mvelase, and Winnie Ntshaba."Congratulations once again, my love... What a beautiful celebration of love. May God be the centre of this union and bless you with joy unspeakable, love, peace, and more money," wrote Winnie Ntshaba.
VUMA FM PRESENTER JACINTA NGOBESE
She got married in August this year at a star-studded, lavish wedding. Popular Vuma FM DJ Jacinta Ngobese walked down the aisle with her businessman husband, Xolani Zuma. Soon after the wedding, she told Zimoja that she was over the moon and happy to be finally called Mrs Zuma. She also described her day as magical and out of this world.
