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The attitude a makoti should have when entering into a marriage

By Zuko Komisa The attitude a makoti should have when entering into a marriage. With the new year upon us, the possibilities are endless and being a makoti could just be the next chapter for someone lucky. According to African tradition, ukukotiza serves as the bride's "induction time" into marriage and its obligations while she gets to know her future in-laws. The makoti would typically be required to undertake "bridal […]

today27/01/2023

Duncan Mbambo

ENTERTAINMENT

Duncan Mbambo has paid lobola for his partner of 8-years

By: Natasha Archary When he's not serving fresh diss tracks, SA rapper Sphamandla Duncan Mbambo is busy planning his future with his partner of 8-years. Mbambo aka Skuva has confirmed that he's completed paying lobola for Nosipho Ntombela on 27 August. The rapper who just hit back at Big Zulu with a diss track titled Umngcwabo said he's looking forward to starting a family with his fiancée. Sharing the good […]

today01/09/2022

lobola

ENTERTAINMENT

Is this where we are now? Social media divided over woman covered in money

By Katlego Sekhu A Twitter user's post about lobola negotiations that appear to have recently taken place recently has Mzansi divided. In the images shared, the bride is seen covered in notes of cash while her family celebrates the union. Her husband is seen posing for pictures. This has left social media users divided. While some tweeps feel that there is no problem if the husband is monied, most tweeps […]

today22/06/2022

fixed rate for lobola

LINEUP

Midday Joy: Should there be a fixed rate for lobola?

By: Natasha Archary There isn't a fixed rate for lobola, but if there was, how would that rate be decided? That's the question posed on Midday Joy this afternoon. Traditionally, lobola is not just a proposal but a promise to the woman's family that she is now "booked" to be married. For some families the lobola is a means to secure their financial standings, with the groom paying in either […]

today31/03/2022

Pule Ekstein and wife/ Instagram

LIFESTYLE

PICS: Soccer star Pule Ekstein ties the knot

By: Kaya 959 Entertainment Reporter South African soccer star Pule Ekstein is officially off the market. The Amazulu star is married to Grace Ekstein. Although the traditional wedding took place on December 22, the couple only released the images of the ceremony over the weekend. READ: Rebecca Malope celebrates her daughter Nolu’s wedding The theme of the traditional wedding was blue and white, and the bridal couple looked absolutely gorgeous. […]

today28/12/2021

Prince Kaybee/ Instagram

LIFESTYLE

Prince Kaybee shares why he won’t be charging lobola for his daughter

By: Poelano Malema The tradition of paying lobola for a wife is common practice, especially amongst African families. Although previously the bride price was paid using livestock, it has now changed to families asking for anything from R20,000 to over R100,000. Lobola is paid by the groom to the bride's family as a way of thanking them for raising the bride and showing that they will be able to take […]

today10/12/2021

Thato Mosehle/ Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Watch: Thato Mosehle’s father says he wants R5-million for lobola

By: Poelano Malema A recent video shared on Twitter shows Thato Mosehle conversing with her dad over ilobola. In the video, the Miss South Africa 2020 first runner-up can be heard asking her dad how much he would charge for her ilobola. The dad first asks her to name the price and she says R80,000, to which he responds that it is too little. He later says it should at […]

today11/11/2021

Connie Chiume/ Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Pics: Connie Chiume celebrates her daughter’s traditional wedding

By: Poelano Malema Connie Chiume is a proud mother. The actress' daughter, Nothando Mabuza, got married in a traditional wedding over the weekend. Nothando, who is an actress like her mom, got married to musician Sipho Ndlovu. READ: Connie Chiume, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Felicia Mabuza-Suttle enjoy lunch in Atlanta Connie took to Instagram to share the good news. She posted a few pictures of the the lobola ceremony. In some […]

today20/10/2021

LIFESTYLE

Does paying ilobolo mean you are married

Getting married is a life-changing step that you take. It’s a joyful moment and an incredible time of your life.   There is confusion with paying lobola whether that alone signifies a customary marriage or not. The practise of lobola is an intrinsic part of getting married for many South Africans. But is it a tradition or a legal process? Traditional marriages are recognised as lawful if registered even if you pay lobola and celebrate the wedding. READ: […]

today21/04/2021

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