“Off the Market”: Joburg Woman’s Reaction to Gent’s Romantic Proposal Melts Hearts at Luxury Hotel
- A Johannesburg man surprised his partner with a romantic proposal at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel
- The woman's genuine reaction of disbelief and tears touched viewers as she turned away in shock before accepting his heartfelt proposal
- South Africans flooded the comments with congratulations and admiration for the beautiful couple, with many ladies feeling envious of the romantic scene
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A Johannesburg man has set the bar incredibly high for romantic proposals after surprising his partner with an intimate engagement at one of the city's most exclusive hotels. The heartwarming video, shared on 6 September 2025, quickly went viral with over 29,000 views and 900 comments from viewers who couldn't get enough of the couple's genuine love story.
The proposal took place during what appeared to be a casual romantic lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, where the unsuspecting woman was enjoying her meal. The magic moment began when her partner moved from his spot to position himself behind her and got down on one knee, completely catching her off guard.
The bride-to-be's authentic reaction was what truly captured viewers' hearts. When she first noticed him kneeling behind her, she couldn't believe what was happening and turned away in shock, almost as if she was trying to process the moment. As he spoke emotional words and opened the ring box, she began laughing in disbelief, clearly overwhelmed by the surprise.
The touching moment continued as he gently placed the ring on her finger, and they shared an emotional hug and kiss. The woman's genuine emotions took over as she became teary-eyed, even pushing his hands away momentarily - not out of rejection, but because she was simply overwhelmed by the beautiful surprise. Her tears were so genuine that even her new fiancé became emotional watching her reaction.
Other diners at the restaurant stopped their conversations to witness the special moment, creating an intimate yet public celebration of their love. Facebook user @sibusiso.nkutha.7 made sure to thank the person who had been filming the proposal, showing his thoughtfulness in wanting to capture this precious memory.
Source: Facebook
SA reacts to the romantic proposal
@Thobile Thobie Masoka said:
"Congrats, brother ❤️"
@Tsoseletso Valencia Motsepe wrote:
"I can't even get a ninja to open the door for me😩. Congrats beautiful couple💐🥂🍾"
@Donald Makgopa added:
"Congratulations, brother."
@Thando Jongile said:
"Congratulations, all the best guys."
@Naomi Naomiee Kagura gushed:
"Congratulations, Sbu."
Most viewers flooded the comments section with congratulations for the beautiful new couple, clearly moved by the authentic emotions displayed in the proposal video.
Joburg's luxury proposal venue details
According to the Four Seasons Hotel website, Facebook user @sibusiso.nkutha.7 chose the perfect setting for his romantic gesture.
The venue offers seasonally inspired dishes at its Flames restaurant, where couples can enjoy intimate meals with stunning views. The hotel's elevated position provides guests with balcony views of endless treetops, creating the perfect romantic atmosphere for life-changing moments like proposals.
View the Facebook reel below:
Other love stories making headlines
- Briefly News recently reported on influencer Kefilwe Mabote announcing her marriage, but her choice of wedding ring had South Africans making hilarious comparisons.
- A KZN man's proposal at Hungry Lion went viral, but the woman's reaction in the video had viewers completely puzzled about her true feelings.
- Rapper Rouge revealed her husband is her first love, but what she shared about their relationship timeline had fans calling him the luckiest man alive.
Source: Briefly News
