‘A modern fairytale': TV star Ntando Duma marries Grammy star Una Rams
The couple first met at the Royal Heritage Festival, tying the knot months later at a traditional wedding.
Sharing heartfelt gratitude online, they expressed their love and joy while friends and family showered them with celebratory messages and admiration.
South African TV personality Ntando Duma is officially part of the wife gang. The TV presenter and actor said 'I do' to Grammy-Award-winning musician Una Rams - real name Unarine Rambani - months ago, leaving fans and friends swooning with stunning celebration snaps.
The couple, who spoke to publication Previdar Weddings about their union first met at the Royal Heritage Festival in Venda. They privately dated for months and had their traditional wedding in December, months after their chance encounter.
Adorning Zulu attire, the Shaka ILembe star showcased her culture and heritage in an 'isidwaba'—a traditional wraparound skirt with patterns and colours for Zulu women, crafted from a fabric called 'isishweshwe.' She complemented this with a leopard-skinned shawl over her shoulders, known as 'ibhayi,' which symbolised her respect for her in-laws. She topped off the look with a colourful headband adorned with beads.
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For the white wedding, the mom of one wore a princess-style gown created by Miano Designs, which she described in the Previdar Weddings feature as 'a dream, a vision that exceeded expectations.'
The all-white wedding, which took place at Suitability Gardens in Walkerville, was truly a sight for sore eyes. Guests showed up in all black, honouring the couple's black-and-white theme.
Heading online with photos from the event, which were captured beautifully by photographer Geff Photography, Ntando shared a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together to make the day happen; she wrote, 'When divine love descends, angels take form in the hearts of those who cherish forever. My forever arrived in the most precious form - my husband, my best friend, my soulmate. We feel blessed to adorn the cover of @previdarweddings Magazine's June 2025 issue, sharing our sacred celebration of God's love with loved ones. Heartfelt gratitude to the dream team who made our day unforgettable.'
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The cake, a simple yet elegant four-tiered masterpiece, was created by famous chef Nzuza, who is well known for his work in celebrity circles.
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Ntando's almost eight-year-old daughter Sbahle wore a white princess dress which perfectly matched her mommy's.
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Meanwhile, Una also shared a heartfelt post dedicated to his new wife on Instagram.
'My love, we're finally here. The universe conspired in our favour way before our parents even knew our names. Our meeting was random but special, and since then, we've been on a journey that's felt like a modern fairytale,' he wrote.
Family and friends have since showered the beautiful couple with well wishes while swooning over snaps of the stunning wedding.
Actor Simz Ngema also attended the wedding and wrote, 'The way I cried on this day. One of the most beautiful days I've ever experienced, congratulations again twin.'
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