SA couple 'charges' guests R65k to attend wedding
Would you pay to attend someone's wedding?
South African social media users did not hold back their thoughts when a couple shared that they would be charging guests up to R65,000 to attend their wedding.
Luckily, it was all just a prank.
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TikTok content creators Tisha and Thabang Mokoena left South Africans outraged when they shared three different packages that guests could purchase to attend their wedding.
The couple, who, according to The South African, got married in 2023, shared their "Wedding Table Booking Price Guide".
A screenshot of their TikTok prank was shared across social media platforms and spread like wildfire.
These were the three available packages:
Bronze for R20,000: included a bar tab of R5,000, a meal platter, and an Instagram tag by the couple.
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Silver for R30,000: included front-row seating, a bar tab worth R7,500, and "VIP pictures" with the couple.
Gold for R65,000: featured "VVIP access to pre-wedding activities," a speech opportunity, and a bar tab of over R10,000.
Bathong what type of wedding is this now. pic.twitter.com/N0r2dlCwxu
— Dr Chauke 📝 (@_BlackZA) July 29, 2025
Although many South Africans were outraged, they quickly realised it was all a prank.
The couple is reportedly known for posting comedic content about love, marriage, and relationships.
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