“Age Is Nothing but a Number”: Gogo Gets Married, Mzansi Praises Old Love
- A South African gogo walked down the aisle, inspiring thousands with her late-in-life wedding celebration
- The viral video touched hearts as viewers praised her for showing that love and happiness have no age limit
- Her viral story turned into an uplifting reminder online that it’s never too late to find joy and fulfilment
South Africans admired a gogo’s wedding that proved age is just a number, inspiring countless people with her joy and grace.
Source: TikTok
A joyful video of an elderly woman tying the knot warmed South Africans’ hearts and reminded many that love knows no age. The clip was posted by TikTok user @makgale11 on 6 October 2025 and showed a proud gogo in her wedding dress walking down the aisle. Within just two days, the video had gone viral, spreading rapidly on TikTok and Facebook. The bride’s confidence and happiness captured the attention of thousands, and the moment felt like a celebration not only of love but of hope and resilience.
The woman’s wedding sparked conversations about embracing life fully at any age and breaking long-standing social norms. Many saw her as an inspiration who showed that dreams don’t expire just because of age. Others said she represented a generation of women finally getting their happy endings after years of waiting. Her beautiful ceremony was more than a wedding; it symbolised faith, perseverance, and joy that came from finally receiving something she had long deserved.
Elderly bride inspired online joy
The video’s virality was proof of its emotional impact. In just two days, it reached over 12,000 likes, nearly 3,000 shares and more than 1,000 comments from users who couldn’t stop celebrating her moment. Some viewers believed her husband had promised her a wedding years ago and had now fulfilled that vow. Others simply admired her radiant smile, saying that watching her walk down the aisle was a powerful message that it’s never too late for love.
South Africans were moved by the video and shared their admiration online. Many said the bride had shown courage and self-worth in a society that often limits what older women can dream of. Her celebration became a symbol of possibility, proving that happiness doesn’t have an expiry date and that love can truly bloom at any stage in life.
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Mzansi reacted to the video
User1013730167545 commented:
“You'll find that they've been together for many, many years with children and grandchildren, but were never fully married in the African sense. Maybe now one of the children is engaged, but ngesintu he or she can't marry unless the parents marry. So maybe this is what they are fixing.”
Passie Pascal said:
“When the time is right, God will make it happen.”
Mon gaga said:
“This is the perfect age to get married.”
Mamakhe wrote:
“Even if I get married at this age, please sing ‘Isencane Lengane’ for me 🥰.”
Katlego Shabalala said:
“If I get divorced... I will marry again and again and again till kuphele amazinyo.”
Dk se kind said:
“Let me run to pick up my hope back where I lost it!
Thaki said:
“They must get married; otherwise, their kids won't be able to get married.”
Tuminglee commented:
“Was the white dress necessary? She’s holding it the whole time. At this age, I would opt for a traditional dress.”
Check out the TikTok video below:
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