In a moment that shocked the world the pair kiss at the purple and white ceremony as the bride’s long-term husband Alfred Shabangu, 66, watches.
And from the sombre expression on his face both he and some of the wedding guests aren’t too sure about the controversial union either.
Groom Sanele Masilela (9) gets a kiss from his bride Helen Shabangu (63) at their second ritual marriage ceremony in Kildare Village, Ximhungwe near Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Sealed with a kiss: Sanele, 9, and bride Helen, 62 ( Image: Barcroft)
Around 100 guests attended the lavish ceremony in Ximhungwe in Mpumalanga, South Africa this week – which is the second time the pair have tied the knot.
But despite some villagers slating the union as ‘sickening’, footage shows colourfully dressed guests singing, cheering and throwing rice over the bride and groom.
The pair are shown being blessed by a minister during the ceremony before the bride shares a kiss with her young groom – and then kisses her long-term husband.
