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Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela unite their families in love and tradition

Celebrated Radio and TV host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka ka Mgudlwa and their families have officially become one, as ooHlathi, ooMfene, ooLisa, ooJambase welcomed Bonelela as their mkwenyana in an elegant ceremony of “Ukwamkelwa kwabakwenyana”, surrounded by close family and friends over the weekend. This event is a celebration of two families concluding lobola negotiations, looking forward to traditional and civil ceremonies. 

A day filled with love and joy, the pair and their families have expressed their satisfaction with the process as they share similar values, steeped in tradition. 

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‘We wish these two incredible people an eternal union, filled with love and fulfillment. We look forward to the next phase of their ceremonies, as this was just the initial step. In African culture we know, a groom never really concludes lobola but we are pleased that the Mgudlwa Royal House of the Abathembu Kingdom have honoured ooHlathi in bringing these two together, in this dignified traditional process.” commented Sizwe Dhlomo, family spokesperson.

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The families wish the happy couple a rewarding and lasting union.

As the couple celebrates this personal milestone and life together, they will not be participating in any press engagements pertaining to the marriage.

The Mdoda & Mgudlwa families.

Issued by Azania Public on behalf of the Mdoda & Mgudlwa families.

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