14-07-2025
Love in print: Heartfelt newspaper proposal surprises partner
In a show of commitment, Angela Skinner recently placed an advert in the Brakpan Herald to pop the question to partner Twanet Venter.
The ad featured on page three of the Herald's June 27 edition, with the wording: 'Twanet Venter, will you do me the honour of being my wife?', along with an image of the engagement ring.
Angela (40) proposed through the paper because she believes romance still exists, and every opportunity to prove it should be explored. Twanet (50) noticed the ad, and while taken aback, she appreciated the romantic gesture.
'I was especially shocked because I am an extremely shy person,' she explained.
She said 'yes' and the couple now look forward to a small beach wedding in December. Twanet and Angela met briefly at an event and made contact.
They started chatting, met up for a braai, and according to Angela, the sparks flew between them. They started dating on June 3 and live together in Brenthurst.
What Angela loves most about Twanet is how she makes her laugh and her generous heart, while Twanet appreciates Angela's care, confidence and ability to light up a room with her presence.
They share three dogs, an African grey parrot and three rats, which, according to them, are close enough to children to keep them adequately entertained and busy.
The plan for the ceremony is to wear summer suits and matching sneakers. After the wedding, everything will proceed as usual in the household, with Twanet working from home and doing most household chores.
When Angela gets home in the evenings, she'll help out to achieve a balance.
Twanet has a passion for resin art and various crafts, while Angela has a passion for poetry and the arts. They enjoy discovering new music together and expect a long together life filled with music and magic.
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