Dricus Du Plessis and Vasti Spiller Stun Fans with ‘Hottest Couple in SA’ Photo Shoot

Dricus Du Plessis and Vasti Spiller Stun Fans with ‘Hottest Couple in SA’ Photo Shoot

  • Dricus Du Plessis and Vasti Spiller’s engagement photos have sparked widespread admiration, drawing strong reactions from fans across South Africa
  • The couple’s relationship, which became public in recent years, has continued to capture attention as they share moments from their journey
  • Their latest photo shoot has amplified online buzz, with supporters praising their connection and celebrating them as a standout celebrity pair

South African MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis and his fiancée, Vasti Spiller, continue to turn heads with their striking presence and elegance.

Dricus Du Plessis, MMA, UFC, South Africa
Dricus Du Plessis during training in Pretoria. Image:@dricusduplessis
Source: Instagram

The couple has captured the hearts of many across the country since their relationship went public in 2024, followed by their engagement in 2025. The former UFC middleweight champion made a heartfelt romantic gesture by going down on one knee in a traditional proposal to ask Vasti for her hand in marriage.

They continue to generate buzz online, with South Africans expressing growing admiration for the pair. Recent pictures from their engagement photo shoot have earned them the unofficial title of the ‘hottest couple in SA’. The photo shoot was part of their engagement celebrations.

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Fans react to DDP and Vasti Spiller's engagement photos

Some of the comments from South Africans included:

@thisiskelz:

“Stunning.”

@vastispiller:

“INSANE.”

@cimonepetersen:

“Oh my word, the evening photos are stunning.”

@justine_burnard:

“Stunning Vas.”

@ft.kylie:

“Gorgeous.”

@pinklady:

“Couple goals.”

Take a look at the pictures below:

DDP and Vasti Spiller's relationship timeline

The couple got engaged in January 2025 during Du Plessis’s 31st birthday, after being together since 2022. They have been open about their relationship on social media, with Spiller showing strong support for the Pretoria-based fighter throughout his career.

They first went public in 2024, when Du Plessis was preparing to face Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Their relationship has developed steadily, built on shared values, mutual respect, and a strong Christian faith. Spiller, a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio, is also an entrepreneur. She runs a photography business and is the author of The Art of Loving, a children’s book aimed at helping young readers overcome trauma.

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Dricus Du Plessis, Vasti Spiller
Dricus Du Plessis, alongside his fiancée Vasti Spiller surfing. Image:@vastispiller
Source: Instagram

Du Plessis is currently assessing his next opponent, with rumours suggesting a potential matchup against Brendan Allen, although the UFC has not yet confirmed the fight.

Before his most recent developments, Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya in Perth and Sean Strickland in Sydney. He originally captured the belt in January 2024 after defeating Strickland in Toronto, Canada.

Du Plessis celebrated his 32nd birthday on 14 January as one of the most accomplished and compelling figures in modern mixed martial arts all over the world.

Born in South Africa, he has steadily built a reputation as an elite competitor in the combat sports community and through a blend of physical strength, relentless pressure, and a very different fighting style that has made him successful in his weight category among his peers.

Spiller celebrates relationship anniversary with Du Plessis

Briefly News earlier reported that Spiller shared a lovely post on social media to celebrate the second anniversary of her relationship with du Plessis.

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The UFC star is always spotted with his partner at all his bout since they started dating in 2023.

Source: Briefly News

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Ncube Harrison (Sports Editor) Harrison Ncube is a sports journalist with years of experience covering African and global sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University and previously worked at Sports Buzz (2018–2022), freelanced for Sports Journal (2023–2024), and contributed to Radio 54 African Panorama Live (2021–2023). He joined Briefly News in February 2025. For inquiries, reach him at ncube.harrison@briefly.co.za.