In what can only be described as an 'only in South Africa' moment, a couple found themselves getting married in the middle of a strike.

In what can only be described as an ‘only in South Africa’ moment, a couple found themselves getting married in the middle of a strike. Photo: Twitter

WATCH | Cape Town couple gets marriage ‘blessing’ during a strike

In what can only be described as an ‘only in South Africa’ moment, a couple found themselves getting married in the middle of a strike.

In what can only be described as an 'only in South Africa' moment, a couple found themselves getting married in the middle of a strike.

In what can only be described as an ‘only in South Africa’ moment, a couple found themselves getting married in the middle of a strike. Photo: Twitter

This week footage and images have emerged of a Cape Town couple arriving at Home Affairs, seemingly to complete a low-key marriage ceremony, only to be unexpectedly greeted by several public servants who were on strike.

However, instead of the moment being tarnished, it appears that the couple were warmly welcomed, with Barry James Mitchell stating on Twitter: “This couple arrived at Home Affairs this morning, unaware of our strike – so we decided to give our blessing to this union (excuse the pun).”

It appears that the crowd gave them their blessing by singing “umakoti nge wethu (the bride is ours)”, a popular South African wedding song.

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You can see the ‘unique’ marriage blessing in the midst of the strike below:

During the strike, a couple in Cape Town received a special marriage song. Photo:Screenshot/@B_JMitchell

Away from this lighter moment, there were serious matters at hand

Acting Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Minister Thulas Nxesi said employees participating in an unlawful strike would be subject to the no-work, no-pay policy.

This comes as National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union members went on strike and ignored an interdict, with Nehawu demanding 10 to 12%, while the government is offering 4.7% in the wage dispute.

The union’s provincial deputy secretary Ntokozo Nxumalo said the Budget Speech had not alleviated any concerns around the issue of public servants’ wages.

“We have now put the ball in their court (government) and said we want 10% or we will continue shutting down public facilities. We have shut down the Pinetown Court, the departments of Water and Public Works both in Durban, also Ngwelezana Hospital in uMhlathuze. We will continue shutting down other places until the employer (government) is ready to negotiate our demands,” said Nxumalo.

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