Wife Welcomes Soldier Hubby Home After 3 Months of Separation in Touching Video
- A woman shared how she welcomed her man, who is part of the South African National Defence Force
- She revealed that they had been apart for months, and the TikTok video gained massive traction online
- People in Mzansi loved the heartwarming interaction between the two as they took to the comments section, praising him
- Briefly News spoke to psychologist and relationship expert Penny Holburn on how separation due to work, like military deployment, impacts marriage and ways couples can maintain emotional intimacy during long separations
A heartwarming moment has caught the attention of many after a wife shared her soldier husband's emotional homecoming.

Source: TikTok
Wife shows soldier's sweet homecoming
The touching video was posted by the wife under the social media handle @mrmrs.sebata, showing the South African National Defence Force soldier walking through the door after months of deployment, only to be met by his overjoyed wife.
@mrmrs.sebata revealed to her viewers that her man had gone for 3 months on a mission. The woman who had been eagerly awaiting her bae's return greeted him with open arms, and the reunion was filled with love, laughter, and tears of happiness.

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The emotional footage showcases the deep bond between the couple, as the soldier couldn’t hide his smile upon seeing his wife again which left South Africans in awe.
Watch the wholesome video below:
How work separation impacts marriage and intimacy tips
While speaking to Briefly News, psychologist and relationship expert Penny Holburn shared insights on how separation due to work, such as military deployment, impacts marriage and how couples can maintain emotional intimacy during long separations. She stated that separation is challenging, but socialising and maintaining constant contact with friends or spouses is important and should be prioritised.
Long-distance relationships require careful planning and action to maintain contact and maintain communication.
"It is easy to fall into a habit of going about your normal day, but the absent partner needs to stay up to date with your life, your daily experiences, and your goals and dreams. Times to be together matter a lot in a long-distance relationship and that means that discussion must be real and personal about what is going on in each person’s lives, what they are thinking and feeling. Actions like a telephonic date night are important," Penny explained.
SA is proud of the SANDF soldier
People headed to the comments with admiration for the couple's heartfelt reunion, with many expressing how special it is to see such moments of joy after long separations, while others praised the man for his hard work and sacrifice.
User said:
"We're proud Lefa, God bless you bra."
Vehveh_dyani added:
"Thank you God for his life."
Bossfurk wrote:
"Is Lefa in Congo too, but he sounds like ne ago nyonyobelaa."
Sibongiseni Mlaba expressed:
"Rwanda and M23 must learn South African Blood comes at a high price, for the love of family and country, our enemies shall feel hell's fury."

Source: TikTok
SANDF troops deployed in DRC
- Briefly News previously reported that the tragic passing of four more South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers ignited a wave of mixed reactions on social media.
- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is reportedly preparing to deploy reinforcements of troops and weapons to assist the forces that are on a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- A woman's vulnerable TikTok post about the stress of having a partner serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo has given voice to the silent struggles of military families.
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

Penny Holburn (Founder of Penny Holburn Coaching) Penny Holburn is a life, career and business coach running her own coaching business since 2010. She has spent 20 years as a consultant in psychological assessment, organisational development, personal and business change, leadership development, coaching and counselling. Penny has majors in psychology and industrial psychology and an MSc Cum Laude in psychology and has completed a Senior Management Development Programme through Wits Business School.