By Katlego Sekhu
Today, 27 June 2022, marks exactly one year since Dr Musa Mthombeni asked for Liesl Laurie‘s hand in marriage.
Reflecting on the proposal, Musa says Liesl thought he was taking her on “a mountain top picnic, kanti…”
Liesl says “Musa’s proposal was the easiest yes of her life.”
She adds that one day she’ll “tell the full story or even better, leave it to Musa to write a 3-page essay.”
Not long after proposing to his wife, Musa paid lobola for Liesl and their traditional wedding followed.
Dr Musa Mthombeni says an “innocent” direct message he sent Liesl Laurie in 2020 turned into the romance of a lifetime.
“One year ago on this day, the 2nd of July, my dear friend @dr_khanyile posted a picture of @liesllaurie on her IG stories. I commented on this story with a “heart-eyes emoji” and sent @dr_khanyile a voice note highlighting my utter excitement for this post.
“Within the hour I sent @liesllaurie a sweet innocent message and as they say….. the rest is history. Since that day I’ve spoken to @liesllaurie every day, throughout the day. The love of my life and future wife,” he posted on Instagram.
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