Love and rugby: Springbok Vincent Tshituka marries Katlego Monare in dream wedding
Their love story began in 2022, blossomed into a lobola ceremony in 2023, and culminated with Vincent keeping his promise by proposing two years later.
The Congolese-born rugby player overcame hardships, rising to captain the Sharks, securing the 2024 Currie Cup, and earning his Springbok debut in 2025.
South African rugby player Vincent Tshituka isn't just a Springbok newbie; he's also newly married. He said 'I do' to his long-term girlfriend, Katlego Monare, in a beautiful modern wedding over the weekend.
The 26-year-old Congolese-born flanker celebrated the joyous occasion with various photos and videos online, calling them a 'sneak peek' into his forever with the foreign language teacher.
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The couple, who also have a joint TikTok account, similarly flooded the feed on that platform with wedding content, jokingly warning followers that there was more to come.
Their journey to forever began in November last year when Vincent honoured tradition by paying lobola for Katlego. The duo shared a TikTok clip wearing matching Congolese traditional outfits to commemorate the event.
'POV, you just paid cows for the girl of your dreams,' Vincent captioned the heartfelt video.
The lovebirds started dating in 2022 after Vincent confidently slid into her DMs, declaring his intention to marry her. True to his word, he proposed two years later, cementing their romantic story.
According to The Citizen, before becoming rugby royalty here in SA, Vincent and his family fled political unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002 and relocated to Johannesburg.
His father, Simon, worked tirelessly selling scrap metal to support the family. At the same time, Vincent's talent on the rugby field opened doors, earning him a scholarship at the University of Johannesburg.
Vincent's journey in rugby saw him rise through the ranks, excelling for both the Lions and Sharks teams. His leadership skills came to the forefront as he captained the Sharks to victory in the 2024 Currie Cup. This year, Vincent also achieved the honour of being named in Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' squad.
His Test debut on 5 July in a match against Italy marked another significant milestone in his blossoming rugby career.
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