"This Is So Beautiful": Mzansi Couple’s Simple Home Affairs Wedding Video Melts Hearts Online
- A local couple’s Home Affairs wedding captured Mzansi’s attention for its heartfelt simplicity and modern style
- The viral TikTok video sparked admiration and praise from South Africans celebrating the beauty of genuine love
- Many were inspired by the love birds’ humble ceremony, proving that meaningful weddings don’t need extravagance
- Briefly News spoke to @mrsportia_mabena, who shared insight into their viral Home Affairs wedding
Hebanna! Some couples dream of a flashy, big wedding, but this one opted for something quite different.
Source: TikTok
A heartwarming video capturing the lovebirds' Home Affairs wedding has gone viral, leaving South Africans swooning over the pair’s undeniable love and simplicity.
The short clip, shared by the couple on TikTok under the handle mrsportia_mabena, offered a beautiful inside look at their special day. The bride stunned in a white dress complete with a bow tie detail, radiating elegance and joy. Her groom matched her effortlessly, donning crisp white trousers and a stylish leather jacket that added a modern twist to his wedding look.
As the officiant led the ceremony, the couple stood hand in hand, gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes. The moment was simple yet powerful, showing that love doesn’t need extravagant settings to be meaningful.
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Mrsportia_mabena captioned her video saying: "This was our perfect, perfect wedding."
The clip captured the emotion and gratitude behind the scenes. The footage went viral since it was released on 12 September 2025 by the social media user mrsportia_mabena. It had also received thousands of likes and comments from South Africans who were touched by the couple’s authenticity.
While speaking to Briefly News, @mrsportia_mabena shared how she and her husband were born and bred in a small town where the "majority do the mundane."
"We had the same aspirations for a grand white wedding. I had always imagined that I would sign the official papers only at our white wedding ceremony. In 2022, we had wedding plans underway with deposits paid and a venue secured for November."
She added:
"A month before that, a family issue arose, forcing the wedding to be cancelled and all the money forfeited. It was a very difficult time for us as a couple, having been together for 16 years already at that time, we felt like we had been looking forward to our wedding our whole lives."
After a period of healing and a major life change in 2024, when @mrsportia_mabena expressed how they moved over 900kms away from their hometown.
"Our perspective shifted. We realised our love had stood the test of time, with more ups than downs, and remained strong through all the challenges. This inspired us to go to Home Affairs and authentically celebrate our love," she added.
"I believe in capturing and saving moments. When I shared it on TikTok, it was just me publicly saving it. I also felt like it would inspire other couples to change their perspectives as well to realise that a home affairs wedding can feel just as beautiful. It’s the connection that matters."
Many praised the lovebirds for celebrating their union in a heartfelt and humble way, proving that romance is about connection, not cost. The touching ceremony has since inspired many others who are planning their own weddings, showing that even a Home Affairs ceremony can be just as special as any grand event.
Source: TikTok
SA is in awe of the couple's Home Affairs wedding
People loved the sweet moment as they took to the comments section to express their thoughts over the couple's special day, saying:
Kananelo said:
"Congratulations to both of you, may God continue to bless and strengthen your union."
Manjunju added:
"Congratulations Makhelwane, may God bless your wedding every second, hour, day, week, month and year alilili."
Pretty stated:
"May God bless your union."
Thembe-lihlee replied:
"This is so beautiful 😍."
Simphiwe Ntshangase wrote:
"This … just you and your forever bestie ❤."
CndeeDaisy commented:
"This is so beautiful to witness."
Wondy Mashabela stated:
"May God bless your marriage in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ."
Bongiwe Bridget wrote:
"Congratulations 🥳 May God bless your union, today and always."
Riri simply said:
"Congratulations, love lives here."
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