South Africa’s favourite couple has spoken out for the first time since their proposal video at fast food outlet KFC went viral.
Hector Mkansi and Nonhlanhla Soldaat who officially got married in 2012 have been receiving pledges from brands across SA to help fund their wedding after their heartwarming video broke the internet.
However this will not be the couple’s first matrimonial service. According to the groom the upcoming ceremony will be their second.
In a statement released to SowetanLIVE, the love birds who got engaged on Wednesday say they are overwhelmed by the support and would like privacy while they process the day’s events.
“Thank you South Africa. Your kindness has truly warmed us. We would have never imagined that our love story would have touched so many of you. While we appreciate the support, we ask that you please give us a moment to take it all in. We will definitely let you know about our plans around the wedding,” they said.
Mzansi please help us find this beautiful couple, re batla ho ba blesser ? DM us any leads, there might be a Finger Lickin’ Good surprise in it for you too. Batho ba Vaal re thuseng! We love love ?❤️ #KFCProposal pic.twitter.com/6bj89dtj4j
— KFC South Africa (@KFCSA) November 7, 2019
I want to offer my performance at the wedding for free… I love love ❤️ #KFCProposal https://t.co/ge85Hve9vx
— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) November 8, 2019
We are in!
To celebrate their ? engagement in style, we are willing to offer the couple a weekend stay at the resort. Please DM us details. #KFCProposal https://t.co/rkGjpAth1d— Sun City Resort (@SunCityResortSA) November 8, 2019
PUMA Boyz keep doing the most #KFCProposal ??.
Bhut’ Hector and his lovely bride Nonhlanhla each deserve R10 000 of in-store #PUMA threads ?Get us in touch with them ❤ https://t.co/IVc7H9Cv3u
— PUMA South Africa (@PUMASouthAfrica) November 8, 2019
Count us in! We’re unlocking an Extra Cold honeymoon at the #RepublicOfExtraCold incl. flights and accommodation this summer! #KFCProposal https://t.co/zEifQfnEG5
— CastleLiteSA (@castlelitesa) November 8, 2019