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A couple arriving at Home Affairs in Cape Town to complete a low-key marriage ceremony were greeted by public servants who were on strike. Photo: Twitter

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Couple tie the knot during strike outside Home Affairs – WATCH

Footage and images have emerged of a couple arriving at Home Affairs in Cape Town, seemingly to complete a low-key marriage ceremony, only to be unexpectedly greeted by several public servants who were on strike. However, instead of the moment being tarnished, it appears that the couple were warmly welcomed, with Barry James Mitchell stating […]

By Garrin Lambley
07-03-23 13:08
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Home Affairs wedding
A couple arriving at Home Affairs in Cape Town to complete a low-key marriage ceremony were greeted by public servants who were on strike. Photo: Twitter

Footage and images have emerged of a couple arriving at Home Affairs in Cape Town, seemingly to complete a low-key marriage ceremony, only to be unexpectedly greeted by several public servants who were on strike.

However, instead of the moment being tarnished, it appears that the couple were warmly welcomed, with Barry James Mitchell stating on Twitter: “This couple arrived at Home Affairs this morning, unaware of our strike – so we decided to give our blessing to this union (excuse the pun).”

It appears that the crowd gave them their blessing by singing “umakoti nge wethu (the bride is ours)”, a popular South African wedding song.

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YOU CAN SEE THE ‘UNIQUE’ MARRIAGE BLESSING IN THE MIDST OF THE STRIKE BELOW:

During the strike, a couple in Cape Town received a special marriage song. Photo:Screenshot/@B_JMitchell
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