“Money Can’t Buy You This”: KwaZulu-Natal Gent Shows Coworker Couple Going to KFC After Work

“Money Can’t Buy You This”: KwaZulu-Natal Gent Shows Coworker Couple Going to KFC After Work

  • A KwaZulu-Natal content creator filmed two coworkers holding hands as they walked into KFC together after work
  • The couple, dressed in matching work uniforms from what appears to be the service industry, never let go of each other's hands during their entire walk to the restaurant
  • South Africans flooded the comments praising the beautiful love story, with many saying workplace romances are natural
A video went viral.
A man from KZN shared a video showing a couple who walked to KFC holding hands. Images: @mnqobi.shandu
Source: Facebook

A KwaZulu-Natal man has captured the most beautiful workplace love story that proves relationship goals come in the simplest moments.

Content creator @mnqobi.shandu, who shares fun and interesting content online, filmed two coworkers walking hand-in-hand to KFC, creating a viral moment that has left South Africa completely smitten.

The heartwarming video that was shared in the middle of July shows the man and a woman, both wearing matching construction-type work uniforms, walking together on the side of the road. Their attire leads viewers to believe that they work in the same industry.

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They hold hands the entire time as they make their way to the KFC entrance, never once letting go of each other. The genuine affection between the two alleged coworkers is so pure that viewers can't help but smile watching their simple but beautiful connection.

A video went viral.
A young man shared a video of a sweet couple. Images: @mnqobi.shandu
Source: Facebook

Mzansi loves the workplace romance

@Tiisetso Makgobatlou explained:

"People we spend most of our time with are work colleagues. We vent and share struggles... as for this, chemistry just happens🤷"

@Bongeka Mtshali WakoMnquhe gushed:

"Love was so beautiful ❤️❤️🥰"

@Ndumiso Mwelase declared:

"Money can't buy you this, no matter how much you have🥰"

@Itu Myaka added:

"Love is beautiful💖"

@Sarneler Nhlarkanipho wrote:

"Love is such a beautiful thing, we are just cowards coz we're afraid of getting hurt, but buka leyant 😊guys, whenever you get a chance, fall in love."

@Sphindile Ngcobo shared:

"Will give anything to have a relationship like this again 🥺"

Life satisfaction for couples who work together

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According to experts at LSE, working in the same industry or occupation as your partner can actually increase wellbeing and life satisfaction. The research confirms what they call the 'power-couple hypothesis', when couples are work-linked, their happiness levels rise significantly.

Partners who work in the same field can support each other with information, networks, and career advice. They understand each other's work demands better and can help climb the career ladder together. The study found that income satisfaction benefits the strongest from working in the same occupation, with job satisfaction also showing improvements, especially for women.

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Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined 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