PICS: Celebrity chef Neo Nontso ties the knot
This year has been a remarkable one for South African content creators and celebrities, with several high-profile engagements, baby bumps, and weddings making headlines.
Neo Nontso, a content creator and cookbook author, is the latest to exchange vows with her husband, Mk Mabhena, in a beautiful Xhosa traditional ceremony.
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The culinary sensation, known for her popular dishes and recipes, shared stunning photos from her special day on her Instagram page.
The images showcased the Neo Nontso in a beautiful, vibrant white, with a touch of orange and blue Xhosa traditional regalia, while her husband looked dashing in black and white traditional attire.
She captioned the post, 'Wrapped in love, rooted in tradition, and blessed beyond measure!'
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The celebration was attended by several notable South African celebrities, such as Anele Mdoda with her husband Buza James, and author Khaya Dlanga, among many others.
The couple's traditional ceremony follows their recent engagement, which was marked with a star-studded celebration featuring many of their celebrity friends.
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Many followers and industry people alike flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages wishing the two a beautiful union.
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