Mzansi Weighs In as Man Loses R70 000 of Lobola Money to His Ex Bae’s Family After Wedding Is Called Off

• A man lost a large sum of lobola money to his ex-fiance's family after they broke up and lamented that the lady's family kept the money in a post online
• Peeps advised that he had a legal right to get the money back and that he should get the law involved in the matter
• Others were of the opinion that the girl's family was merely following traditional practices that dictated that they could keep the funds

An engaged man lost the R70 000 that he paid toward the R98 000 of lobola money his ex-fiance's family had asked for. He shared that the engagement fell through but his former bae's people withheld the partially complete lobola in an online post.

The man's ordeal prompted Briefly News to pose a question on Facebook asking peeps if they had experienced something of this nature.

Peeps offered various views on the Facebook post. Some people were of the opinion that the man had a legal right to claim his money back while others cited traditional practices, stating that the family was right for keeping the cash.

Thabile Dlamini said:

"I don't know about other cultures, but in Zulu if the man leaves the fiancé he forfeites the lobola, but if the woman leaves, she has to pay it back."

Ndonga Nhlakah Shamase Ayandah said:

"R98K for lobola!?‍♂️Is she a princess or what?Lobola must be R60K or less and that's it. If the woman's fam wants anything more than that, it's daylight robbery and you should run my brother.‍♂️."

Africa Tlhapi said:

"How can you pay such an abnormal amount and expect sympathy.Uzinzile aka khalelwa."

Natasha Mc Allister said:

"I think men should start suing us, some woman really play with men and women should also sue men for promising marriage and marry other people. Makunyiwe macala lol."

Tumie Mkwena said:

"He must let them be, karma will do the right thing. What they did is daylight robbery motivated by hunger."

Lefa Nkhufele Maelane said:

"Justice must be served for that man."

Moketla Mamabolo said:

"Let him sue the family for undue enrichment."

Sebo Ambrocious Mathabatha said:

"If love is equal and our constitution really addresses 50/50 then we should not lay lobola."

Flashy traditional wedding ceremony sparks reactions leaving Mzansi divided: “Love is expensive”

To prove how expensive traditional weddings in Mzansi are, Briefly News reported that videos and photos of a flashy traditional wedding ceremony that took place recently left several Mzansi peeps in absolute awe.

Footage from the stunning ceremony has been doing the rounds on social media. Popular user @kulanicool also shared images showing the lovely bride donned in her traditional attire and R100 banknotes as well her new luxury Audi SUV which she was gifted by her loving hubby.

The beautiful Mrs identified as Nomthandazo Tshabalala (@nomtha.mshengu) on Instagram shared photos from the big day along with a heartfelt caption as she declared her hubby's clan names in gratitude for the grand gesture:

“Dingiswayo, Nyambose, Magaga onsibansiba, Mfolozi emnyama inketha baweli nabawelayo bayayiqokelela. Grateful is an understatement.”

Source: Briefly News