“Why Did I Get Married Early?”: Woman Shares Lobola Agreement From Makro, SA Stunned
- A South African woman sparked a conversation about modernising lobola negotiations by sharing a marriage agreement she used for hers
- The video posted on TikTok garnered many views and comments, with viewers expressing their surprise and interest in the product
- Many social media users were unaware that a physical lobola agreement was available and shared their plans to purchase one, while others pointed out other outlets where it was sold
Source: TikTok
A local woman brought to light a modern twist on the traditional lobola negotiations by plugging her online viewers with a lobola agreement.
The post, shared by TikTok user @hlengiwemkhwanazi2, sparked a lot of conversation, with many social media users expressing their surprise and interest in the product.
In the video, the woman walks around her beautiful kitchen, holding up a two-part booklet for her viewers. She explains that the booklet is divided into blue for the man’s family and pink for the woman’s.
The lobola agreement booklet is explained
The contract, she shares, is legally recognised, and in today’s modern world, there is no need for a pen during the negotiations. She even shows how to purchase the agreement for R250 on the Makro website.
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Source: TikTok
Mzansi loves the lobola agreement idea
The post gained many views, likes, and comments from social media users who were mostly unaware that such a product existed. Many said they went to buy it after seeing @hlengiwemkhwanazi2's post, while others promised to buy it.
Some joked about the agreement price, saying it was more expensive than getting married at Home Affairs. Other mentioned retailers, like PNA and Shoprite, confirmed that they have similar agreements in the books section, and added that it could also be used for loan agreements.
User @Shanaaz Clayton commented:
"A lobola agreement is R250, and signing at Home Affairs is R85-R120 plus a free marriage certificate. I don’t know, hey, but in this economy, make better choices 😂🤷🏽♀️
User @leratorato
"Lobola agreement 😂 why ngishade (why did I get married) early."
User @elle shared:
"I did mine 3 years ago. We had to even take our lobola forms to the police station to get them stamped and make an affidavit to make them legit and make copies for my family and my in-laws. Then we, my hubby and I, kept the original forms so that all parts could be protected.
User @PsychicGogoSego added:
"Remember that once the lobola negotiations start. You are married in community of property."
User @MzukulukaMbekwana said:
"Just ordered. Thank you."
User @MsLEE added:
"Guys, I work at PNA and we have these even for Loans❤️😹."
User @Thando shared:
"😅 If you make a copy of it, then it’s not the original document anymore, that’s what I’m trying to explain, dear."
Watch the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News articles about lobola
- A woman impressed online community members by sharing a video of her kneeling while serving her man food during her lobola negotiation.
- A local family put much effort into preparing food for their daughter's in-laws, who were meant to arrive for the lobola negotiation, but the man's family never arrived.
- A happy lady shared a video of four men counting bank notes, mostly R100 and R200, and putting them in stashes of R1000 during her lobola negotiation.
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