Cape Town – South African rugby player and newly capped Springbok Vincent Tshituka has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Katlego Monare, in a heartfelt wedding that blended elegance, culture, and a modern love story.
The couple, who met online and first connected through a bold direct message, shared their journey from a playful proposal to walking down the aisle in front of family, friends, and thousands of adoring fans online.
The wedding took place on Friday, 26 July, and quickly became a trending topic after the couple shared photos and clips across their social media platforms.
A joint Instagram post featured the newlyweds beaming with joy, captioned simply, “Sneak peek to Our Forever ♾️ Thank you to everybody that celebrated with us and for all the well wishes❤️.”
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Monare shared a TikTok clip of herself moments before the ceremony, and wrote: “Took this before walking down the aisle to get married to my best friend,” a post that quickly went viral and drew thousands of likes.
Another TikTok featured Vincent dancing with Katlego after the vows, saying, “One minute you’re in her DMs, and the next, you’re dancing with your best friend at your wedding.”
@vncnt_ktlg Took this before walking down the aisle to get married to my best friend 😍 #vinceandkatgetmarried ♬ what falling in love feels like x turning page – alex
@vncnt_ktlg Fairytales do exist! #love #wedding #husbandandwife #marriage #firstdance ♬ original sound – Mason Blake
The 26-year-old flanker, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has had a remarkable year both on and off the field.
After leading the Sharks to a Currie Cup win in 2024, he made his Springbok debut in July 2025, capping off a dream month with his wedding to Katlego.
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Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages, including praise for how the couple stayed grounded despite growing fame.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
