A South African man married four women at the same time on Saturday 26th Sept 2009. Milton Mbhele, 44, a municipal manager in Indaka, showed up for his wedding in Weenen, near Ladysmith, in a white limousine, with four brides.
The women in white gowns each received rings and a kiss from the groom at a ceremony attended by hundreds of people. The brides, aged between 22 and 35, took their vows together, answering "we do" when asked if they take Mr Mbele as their husband.
Mbhele, who has seven children with his four brides and three from previous relationships, cited his Zulu "culture" and economic reasons for the unusual wedding.
South African law recognises traditional polygamous marriages, even President Jacob Zuma has three wives. Yet while polygamy remains common among several tribes including the Zulus and Swazis, simultaneous weddings are rare.*
Can you guys believe this?
I just read the papers this morning and the South African health minister was highlighting the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country. HIV/AIDS is a threat to the black African race. Whether we want to believe it or not. The statistics show this. Culture or no culture, people should start protecting their lives. I have nothing against anyone wishing to marry more than one wife. It is their life but for goodness sake; think of how that life style affects not only the wives but the concubines and the poor children that will be produced.
ReplyDeletehe cant afford 4 weddings yet he married 4 wives...lwkmd
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ReplyDeletei guess that is what poverty does to this women
ReplyDeletePhilandering not polygamy is what encourages the spread of HIV or how else can you explain the monogamous couples who have the ailment? Funny women though 'we do' indeed....... Black African race? Does Africa happen to be 'white' in anyway Lilian Michael???
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