This KFC proposal went viral as the perfect example of true love not caring about fancy or luxurious settings. When you really love someone, it doesn’t matter where they take you to eat, what salary they earn, or what kind of education they have. Love is above all tangible things, assets, and extra zeros in the bank account.
Hector Mkansi proposed to Nonhlanhla Soldaat at a KFC chain restaurant in South Africa. For most, it was a heartwarming moment worth capturing on video (we’re glad they did). But a journalist saw an opportunity in the “KFC proposal couple” to drag the man down for being ‘broke.’ Well, the joke’s on this person who tried to roast the man in love because the internet came together to support their love story, and big brands ensured them the wedding of their dreams. This is the beautiful story of the KFC couple.
The Viral Moment of KFC Proposal in Vaal, South Africa
Hector Mkansi proposing to Nonhlanhla Soldaat at a KFC chain restaurant in South Africa
This is the heartwarming moment of the happy KFC couple grinning from ear to ear to onlookers taking photos and videos . Well, this couple was already married in 2012. Still, Hector wanted to surprise his wife again with a new, creative proposal at her favorite restaurant. Little did they know, their second wedding would be far from the first one. Known as the “ KFC wedding ,” it was fully funded by international brands. The couple tied the knot in December 2019 , and nowadays, they are happily married with three children.
The Tweet by Butterfly Anele for the ‘Broke’ Man That Made the KFC Proposal Go Viral
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Butterfly_anele ’s bad tweet actually helped the KFC couple become incredibly popular. This is one of those few situations where an unpleasant approach brings many good consequences. The journalist met with people’s anger online as no one seemed to agree with her.
KFC South Africa Asked the Public to Find the Couple
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“Please help us find this beautiful couple, [we want to be blessers]. DM us any leads, there might be a Finger Lickin’ Good surprise in it for you too. [Vaal people, help us]! We love love,” KFC South Africa wrote in their tweet.
Numerous International Brands Showered The Couple With Gifts
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Global brands such as PUMA, Huawei, McDonald’s, Uber, and Audi offered support. PUMA gave an R10,000 (approximately $680) voucher and Huawei two of their phones. The Standard Bank topped them all by allowing the couple to clear their loans up to R300,000 (over $20,000!).
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Standard Bank South Africa Promised To Clear Their Loans
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The couple were also gifted groceries worth more than $1,300. From food to even the wedding rings—the people on the internet jumped on taking care of everything they could provide. Numerous people from various businesses have stepped in, offering their services and goods for free. Including wedding rings, cakes, dresses, transport, groceries, and SPA treatments. And probably all the other things that you can imagine.
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The Happiest Event for Mkansi Couple and Representatives of KFC
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“A bucket full of love for Mkansi’s favorite couple in true SA style, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu,** thank you to each and everyone of you South’A. Our bucket overflows with love,” they wrote on their Twitter page.
**Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu—a saying that means, “a person is a person through/because of (other) people” or—”you are who you are because of how you relate to others around you.”
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The Couple is Still Together Happily Married
KFC couple Hector and Nonhlanhla Mkansi
For the Mkansi couple, their second wedding was a dream come true. Online fans and organizations supported the couple, turning their initial struggle into a heartwarming journey of love and generosity. This experience was a profound lesson about our presence in social media. As we can all see from the Butterfly Anele apology, jokes might backfire, and you can face thousands of tweets against you. A negative comment might spark a sad fight or a wildfire of positivity. In this case, it took a positive turn by making a dream come true with a funded KFC wedding package. This story emphasizes the importance of letting go of perfection and finding beauty in simple, imperfect moments in life.
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