Dricus du Plessis Weds Vasti Spiller With Victor Matfield, Bobby van Jaarsveld in Attendance

Dricus du Plessis Weds Vasti Spiller With Victor Matfield, Bobby van Jaarsveld in Attendance

  • South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis married Vasti Spiller at La Paris Estate in the Cape Winelands on Saturday, 10 October 2026
  • Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield and singers Bobby and Karlien van Jaarsveld were among the celebrity guests at the ceremony
  • The reception featured lavish décor, a dramatic cake and two outfit changes by the bride, with both gowns crafted by South African designers

South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has officially tied the knot, exchanging vows with longtime partner Vasti Spiller at La Paris Estate in the Cape Winelands.

Dricus Du Plessis, Vasti Spiller
Dricus du Plessis has officially tied the knot, exchanging vows with longtime partner Vasti Spiller at La Paris Estate in the Cape Winelands. Image:@vastispiller
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The ceremony took place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, drawing a crowd that blended South Africa's sporting royalty with familiar entertainment faces.

The couple, who first crossed paths at CIT Boxing in Pretoria in 2023, announced their engagement in January 2025 before finally walking down the aisle, surrounded by those closest to them.

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Victor Matfield joins the guest list

Among the reported attendees was former Springbok lock and captain Victor Matfield, one of the most decorated names in South African rugby history. His presence brought an unexpected rugby dimension to a day centred firmly around one of the country's biggest names in mixed martial arts.

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Take a look at the pictures below on Instagram.

Bobby and Karlien van Jaarsveld add musical flair

Singers Bobby and Karlien van Jaarsveld were also named among the guests, with Bobby reportedly performing at the reception alongside musician Ricus Nel. Their involvement gave the evening a distinctly South African musical flavour.

Look at the photos below on Instagram.

On the style front, Vasti turned heads twice over. She walked down the aisle in a custom gown by designer Anel Botha before switching into a pearl-and-sequin creation by Amara Bespoke for the reception. The venue itself was dressed to impress, with dramatic décor and a lavish wedding cake rounding out the celebrations.

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The wedding has captured considerable attention from South Africans who have followed Du Plessis' rise in the UFC and his relationship with Spiller. The couple's special day brought together people from sport, music and entertainment, offering a rare window into the personal life of the fighter outside the octagon.

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.

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

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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.