Cape Town – In a dreamy display of love, executive producer Mandla N and former beauty-queen Melissa Nayimuli recently crowned Miss Universe South Africa 2025, announced their engagement after a romantic proposal in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Melissa shared a video on her Instagram capturing the exact moment Mandla dropped to one knee. The post was captioned,
“Our favourite scene yet: Saying YES!!!!”
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Fans and followers flooded the couple with congratulatory messages.
“Oh my goodness! Congratulations!!”
“IT’S LIKE IN THE MOVIES! So happy for you two incredible humans!”
The pair have been spotted publicly attending events, including the 2023 edition of the South African Film and Television Awards.
Melissa, 29, represented South Africa at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand earlier this year. Although she did not place in the top 30, her poise, style and commitment to representation earned her wide admiration.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
