“A Promise Kept”: Joburg Woman Gets Emotional During Lobola Negotiations After 8-Year Relationship
- A Joburg woman shared a touching video of herself getting emotional during her lobola negotiations
- The woman started crying during the ceremony and her partner embraced her, with both of them wiping away tears
- South Africans were moved by the video, with many saying they were crying along with the couple
Source: Facebook
Johannesburg woman @Kimberly Ngweny shared a video on 24 October 2025 showing the emotional moment during her lobola negotiations when she broke down in tears. The woman captioned the post,
"A promise kept❤️ Thank you for showing me the purest form of love. For reminding me that I don't need to do anything to prove my worth. You saw it all. 8 years ago, you made me a promise and you kept it. I thank God for you every day. You're such a blessing to me ❤️."
In the video, the couple is seen during their lobola negotiations, which is when families come together to discuss the marriage between the man and woman. The woman starts crying, and her partner embraces her in a touching moment. Eventually, he also starts wiping his face as tears fall from his eyes. You can see that the couple really loves each other from the way they're reacting to this special day. Several family members were watching the beautiful couple and enjoying seeing two people in love sharing such an emotional moment together.
Source: Facebook
Mzansi reacts to emotional lobola video
Netizens reacted to the beautiful moment shared on Facebook user @Kimberly Ngweny's video:
@mathaboramakatane wrote:
"Me again crying with people I don't even know. Lerato ke ntho e ntle."
@hectordavidmkansi said:
"Love is beautiful, guys. Both of you take care of yourself, then Jehovah will bless you in your marriage."
@tlangelanimayimele gushed:
"This is beautiful to watch 💕."
@sharonshazmnyolo shared:
"Love is beautiful 🥰🥰. I'm emotional right now 🥹❤️."
@mathaboramakatane added:
"I fell in love with this video. I don't know how many times I have watched it."
@nomvulamalatjie commented:
"God bless your marriage, dear."
@netshikwetatshedza said:
"Love is beautiful 😍😍😍 I don't care what they say, I am going there 😍😍😍."
Why weddings are important in SA
According to FamilyLaws South Africa, over the past decade and a half, South Africa has seen a steep drop in the number of people tying the knot. Back in 2008, the country recorded around 186,000 civil marriages. By 2023, that number had fallen to about 99,000, almost half, even though the population had grown. Today, only about 1.7 marriages take place for every thousand people, putting South Africa among the countries with the lowest marriage rates in the world.
A big part of this shift comes down to money. With high unemployment and rising living costs, many young couples simply can’t afford to get married. For some, cultural traditions like lobola add extra pressure, turning marriage into something that feels financially out of reach. People are also getting married later in life: most grooms are now in their late 30s, and brides are usually in their early to mid-30s.
All of this makes the story of the Joburg couple even more meaningful. Their moment stands out as a reminder of love and commitment at a time when fewer South Africans are choosing, or able to formalise their relationships.
Watch the Facebook clip here.
More emotional wedding moments in SA
- Briefly News recently reported on a wedding ceremony that was rocked by chaos after the bride attempting a grand entrance failed.
- Skeem Saam actress Samkele Mkhize officially tied the knot with her longtime partner after he paid lobola for her in 2022.
- A man shared a video of a wedding where the groom broke down in tears when his father showed up at the venue.
Source: Briefly News
