“She Said Yes”: SA Swoons Over Mix of Modern and Traditional Engagement Video

“She Said Yes”: SA Swoons Over Mix of Modern and Traditional Engagement Video

  • A heartwarming TikTok video shows a man proposing to his partner while both are dressed in traditional attire, creating a beautiful mix of old and new customs
  • The special moment captured on camera shows the groom-to-be, a SAPS officer, getting down on one knee while presenting a ring
  • South Africans were touched by the couple's approach to combining cultural wear with a modern proposal style
A young woman's post went viral.
A young woman posted a video of her partner proposing to her while they were wearing traditional wear. Mzansi loved the look. Images: @user1070740800954
Source: TikTok

Content creator @user1070740800954 shared a touching moment of her engagement, where tradition met modern romance in a beautifully choreographed proposal.

The video shows the couple honouring their heritage through traditional attire while embracing contemporary proposal customs. Standing on a traditional mat with two women beside her, the bride-to-be watched as her partner - a SAPS police officer -who was also in traditional dress, popped the big question while bending on one knee.

Watch the TikTok video below.

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In the past, proposals weren’t personal moments but family-led events, where the groom’s family would send a delegation to negotiate lobola with the bride’s family. These talks could take time, with the bride price—including cattle, money, or gifts—symbolizing appreciation.

Today, many couples still follow these customs but also add modern touches like exchanging rings and knee-bent proposals, creating a beautiful mix of old and new traditions.

A woman's post went viral.
A young woman shared a romantic video of how her partner proposed to her while they were wearing traditional wear. Images: @user1070740800954
Source: TikTok

Mzansi celebrates love

@phumie blessed the couple:

"Congratulations dear beautiful couples both happy couples 🥰🥰🥰"

@Sdudla_samah shared joy:

"Congratulations makoti wakithi🥰🥰🥰"

@catheya8mkhweli celebrated:

"kikiki kwakuhle kwethu 🥰🥰"

@Nqobza_Shenge expressed love:

"Congratulations sthandwa."

@RaggaRaklali blessed their union:

"👌🙏💯 ningangenwa abanye abantu yinhle intoyenu."

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  • Briefly News also reported on a couple's spontaneous garden playdate that showed relationship goals that left many longing for real love.

Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za