A couple who recently went viral for getting engaged in a KFC have received hundreds of donations after trolls made fun of them for their fast-food proposal.
South Africa – Hector Mkansi and Nonhlanhla Soldaat officially got married in 2012 but have been receiving pledges from hundreds of brands across South Africa to help fund their wedding after their heartwarming #KFCproposal video broke the internet.
The couple had a small ceremony after meeting in 2010 and have lived together ever since but pressure from the church has led them to plan a formal wedding, and that is why Mkansi proposed again to the love of his life to give her the wedding of her dreams… and it looks like they will get just that and more!
The video which has caused the nation to feel-good about love again was originally uploaded to Twitter by Kateka Malobola and then by KFC South Africa who asked Mzansi to search for the couple.
“Please help us find this beautiful couple,” the Twitter account posted on Thursday. “DM us any leads; there might be a Finger-Lickin’ Good surprise in it for you too … We love love.”
At first, trolls made fun of the couple, but then something magical happened as the nation shared an outpouring of positivity and love and then brands jumped on board to offer donations from luggage to drinks at their reception and even DJ Fresh as their in-house music master on their celebration day.
Check out the full list below:
Money
Standard bank – Offered to write off the debts to a max of R300 000!!!
Capfin – R50 000 towards the wedding
Nedbank – R20 000 towards a home loan
ABSA – R15 000 – 45 day Absa Notice Select account and a trading account worth R10 000 from our Absa Stockbrokers and Portfolio Managers.
Africa Bank – R33 000 in a tax free savings account
SA Lottery – R25 000 – In the spirit of creating a brighter future, we are delighted to contribute R25,000 towards the couple’s savings, as well as access to our financial advisors free of charge
Old Mutual – R5 000 money account
Liberty – R10 000 and free financial planning
Woolworths – R15 000
702 Listener – R10 000
Lion Lager – R5 000
Wedding Stuff
Capital Hotel – Venue for Wedding
Constitution Hill – Venue for Wedding
The Dome – Comic Con partnered with the Dome to offer the venue for the wedding
Metro FM – Wedding decor worth R180 000 and a R15 000 cake
Zodwa Wabantu – Wedding Dress
Knaomi – Wedding Dress
Knaomi – Wedding jewellery
Emerald – R45 000 worth of rings
Tomi Rikhotso – Wedding Outfits
Dolly Face – Make-up
Khanyi Mbau – MC the wedding
Khaya Mthethwa – To officiate the wedding
DJ Fresh – Offered to donate a DJ set to the couple
Black Coffee – Offered to pay for wedding suits for all the groomsmen
Zakes Bantwini – Offered a free performance at the wedding
Jaziel Brothers – Performance at wedding
Power FM listener – Brass band
Ventso Group – R15 000 stage, sound and lighting for the wedding
Austin Malema – Free photography for the wedding
Ofentse Mwase Films – Free photography for the wedding
OP Events and Hire – Red Carpet
Audi – Chauffeur at the wedding
Lexus – Chauffeur at the wedding
VW – Chauffeur at the wedding
A&V Stretch Tents – Stretch tent for the wedding
Calvin and Squard – Washing the dishes
Emotions Studio – Engagement Shoot
Slaying Goliath – Wedding invites design
The national department of Transport – Traffic officers for the day
Media on the day
Power FM – Live Broadcast from wedding
Mzansi Magic – Would like to film a wedding special
DRUM Magazine – A two-page spread in the magazine covering their wedding
True Love – A two-page spread in the magazine covering their wedding
Sowetan Live – Full page cover
ENCA – Live Streaming from the wedding
Daily Sun – Wedding coverage
Drinks
Coca Cola – Soft drinks at the wedding
Clark and Sons – 40 cases of mixers
Krone – Three Cases of Night Nectar for their bachelor and bachelorette parties
Jagermeister – Performance by the Jägermeister Brass Cartel at the wedding and ice-cold shots all night long.
Siwela Wines – MCC wines
Jameson – 1 case lobola vula mlomo
Mighty Mesolo – 200 bottles with personalised stickers
Blue Mbobo – 2 cases of new Tanquery new flavour
Pick n Pay – R10 000 JC Le Roux gift card
Honeymoon and Holidays
Gautrain – Free transport to the airport for their honeymoon
Kulula – Offered free flights and 5 nights accommodation in Cape Town
Roadteiooers Travel – All expenses paid trip to Bilene Mozambique Holiday
Lifestyle Tourist – 2 nights honeymoon at Golimpopo and am Lodge
Sun City Resort – Offered a weekend stay at the resort
Castle Lite – Extra Cold honeymoon at the #RepublicOfExtraCold incl. Flights and accommodation this summer!
V&A Waterfront – Helicopter Ride
Dr Qwabe – Boat Cruise on Haarties Dam
Home Stuff
Defy – R20 000 – appliances for their new home
KOO – R20 000 – Together with our friends; Crosse Blackwell, Fatti’s & Monis, Ace, Golden Cloud, Black Cat, Mrs Balls, All Gold, Benny, Colman’s, Holbrooks and King Korn, we’d like to contribute groceries
Shoprite – No amount but will offer the couple an in-store voucher
Takealot – R5 000 voucher
the Design MFs – Home Design
Sizwe Dhlomo – 2 cows
Inkomazi – 2 cows
Daily Sun – 1 sheep
Sir D Maloka – 1 cow
DSTV – Fully installed Explora and 12 months of DSTC compact subscription
Open View – 42 inch TV and fully installed decoder
Vodacom – Hero assist bundle (home drive, roadside and home security plus TV, Microwave and SMEG kettle and toaster)
Le Creuset – R3 100 worth of heart casserole
Durex – unknown donation (We’d like to send the couple a lil’ something-something that’ll turn their “I do” into an “OH YES” come the big day)
Other Goods
Gqom Fashion – VW Polo Vivo
Puma – R10 000 PUMA clothing
Aldo Shoes – R5 000 voucher
Huawei Mobile – 2 devices to capture all the memorable moments
Dr Nandipha – Skincare
Shandu – Matching swimwear
Lasizwe – Wigs
Bonga Ngoma – Grooms Hair Cut
Bontle Modiselle – Step
Luthi Creatives – Shoes
Kubs Chillie Sauce and Catering – Sauces
Bellissima Premium HAir – Customised Wig
Telkom – Free me Sim Cards
Rain – Free data for a year
Ster-Kinekor – Movie Experience
Cape Town City – VIP Match Tickets
Total – Fuel
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