This archive report was first published on 26 October 2019.
On October 26, 2019, a South African interracial couple's engagement video went viral on social media, captivating the hearts of many with its sweet and endearing moments.
The couple, Samuel Varrie and Tshepiso Mathole, met while studying law at university and started dating after two years of friendship.
Samuel, who is originally from the Free State and grew up in Tzaneen, insisted on paying lobola, a customary practice in African culture, which made Tshepiso's family aware of his intentions.
Before the engagement, Tshepiso's uncles phoned her to confirm her agreement to the relationship and marriage, a traditional practice in African culture.
The couple plans to have both a traditional and white wedding in May 2020 and are currently in the process of negotiating with Tshepiso's family.
