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Lobola, marriage tradition, custom, practice, African practice, Zulu practice, Xhosa practice, traditional marriage, union, cattle, cows, cash payment
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Lobola: Tips to save up for the marriage tradition

Carol Tshabalala
Celeb News

REVEALED! Carol Tshabalala’s mystery man’s name & pics [watch]

Duncan
Celeb News

Halala! Rapper Duncan pays lobola for girlfriend of 8 years [photos]

Lobola, marriage tradition, custom, practice, African practice, Zulu practice, Xhosa practice, traditional marriage, union, cattle, cows, cash payment
Offbeat

Lobola: Tips to save up for the marriage tradition

Carol Tshabalala
Celeb News

REVEALED! Carol Tshabalala’s mystery man’s name & pics [watch]

Duncan
Celeb News

Halala! Rapper Duncan pays lobola for girlfriend of 8 years [photos]

DJ Zinhle
Celeb News

‘Zinhle is getting married’: Fans excited after seeing TV show trailer [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo20-07-2022 10:10

Fans are buzzing after seeing the trailer of ‘DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected’ season two which will premiere on 6 August on BET Africa.

Prince Kaybee has slammed the practise of lobola
Celeb News

‘I don’t see the need for it’: Prince Kaybee slams practice of lobola

By Megan van den Heever09-12-2021 09:39

Prince Kaybee has lashed out at the practice of lobola, claiming it promotes financial debt and even suicide amongst men…

Tears Run Dry
Music

AKA fans decode ‘Tears Run Dry’ cover and find lobola letter [photos]

By Naledi de Wee13-10-2021 18:05

After the release of AKA’s birthday tribute to his late fiancée Nelli, fans decoded the ‘Tears Run Dry’ cover and found a lobola negotiation letter the rapper may have sent to the Tembe family.

Lobola negotiation
News

Two men arrested for carrying firearms to lobola negotiations

By Siseko Gwegwe12-10-2021 12:39

Two Ezakheni men wrapped up lobola negotiations but ended up sleeping in police cells instead of their homes for carrying illegal firearms.

WATCH: Tamaryn and family groo
Celeb News

WATCH: Tamaryn and family groove to ‘Jerusalema’ at her umembeso

By Alicia Naidoo12-10-2021 08:54

Dr Tamaryn Green and her side of the family grooved to Master KG’s ‘Jerusalema’ at her and Ze Nxumalo’s umembeso. Take a look…

Ze Nxumalo pays lobola for for
Celeb News

Ze Nxumalo pays lobola for former Miss SA Tamaryn Green [photos]

By Alicia Naidoo01-07-2021 09:39

Dr Tamaryn Green is ready for the ‘first step of an incredible journey’ with fiancé Ze Nxumalo, who has now paid lobola to her family.

Lobola negotiations: AKA is ge
Celeb News

Lobola negotiations: AKA is getting ready to visit Nelli Tembe’s family

By Alicia Naidoo09-03-2021 13:20

AKA is said to be embarking on the traditional steps required to ask for Nelli Tembe’s hand in marriage. Here’s what we know so far.

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