Wedding bells are ringing for filmmaker Mandla N and Miss Universe 2025 Melissa Nayimuli. The two have officially solidified their love with successful lobola negotiations. This comes after the Black Brain Pictures boss went down on one knee, proposing to the love of his life on an exquisite vacation in Thailand. Recently, the couple took […]
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A union that stopped the nation When Skeem Saam aired the long-awaited wedding of Pretty Seakamela and Lehasa Maphosa, South Africans were glued to their screens. What made it special wasn’t just the romance but the way the ceremony honoured tradition. Viewers were treated to a full lobola process, shown with rare depth and authenticity. […]
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South African fashion influencer and businesswoman Kefilwe Mabote has finally put the rumours to rest. In a short but heartfelt statement released this week, Mabote confirmed that she tied the knot in August 2025, calling it a joyful new chapter rooted in faith and centred on God. But while the announcement was warm, it left […]
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Not all women should be paid Lobola – this is the view of renowned podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa. The social media figure who currently has a big following on online platforms has recently shared a clip in which he condemned the fact that African men would have to pay lobola money to females who have been […]
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Social media is always filled with some sort of controversial banter that splits the public. This time, social media users continue to go back and forth about a scenario involving a man who refuses to pay his girlfriend’s lobola on the premise that she wants a double-barrel surname. One thing about social media, there is […]
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In many African cultures, the conclusion of lobola negotiations marks a major milestone, symbolising the formal union of two families. While this deeply rooted tradition is widely embraced, fewer people are aware of how customary marriage (or marriage in community of property) can impact current and future homeownership. Speaking to the long-standing tradition of lobola, […]
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Traditional healer Lee-Ann Makopo, popularly known as Gogo Maweni, is set to get married to her husband Sabelo Mgube after he paid the R150k lobola price. As per reports by ZiMoja, earlier this year Gogo Maweni confirmed the R15ok bride price Sabelo paid. In most black cultures, lobola negotiations signify two families uniting where the […]
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What should have been a celebratory moment for a young woman, turned into something she most likely will want to forget. The lady relayed her heartbreaking story on the social media platform TikTok, and netizens rushed to her side to comfort her, offer advice, and share their own experiences. The distraught woman, who goes by […]
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The year 2024 appears to be the year filled with joy, laughter, and happiness as many of mzansi’s favourite celebrities are making drastic changes to their lives, while some of their most devoted fans are excitingly standing by ready to celebrate. From rugby players to some of our most loved musicians, if they are not […]
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The news of South Africa’s famous sangoma Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo famously known as Gogo or Dr Maweni’s lobola price reached the internet, leaving many internet users stating that she paid for her lobola. In some cultures discussing the lobola proceeds and the lobola amount is frowned upon, while others don’t have a problem with that. […]
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