Inside Wiseman Mncube's traditional wedding to Nokubonga Ngobeni

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Wiseman Mncube with his wife, Nokubonga Ngobeni, at their traditional wedding in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Congratulations are in order for actor Wiseman Mncube, who has found love once more and is officially off the market.

The "Shaka iLembe" star tied the knot with model and costume designer, Nokubonga Ngobeni, in a traditional ceremony held in Vryheid, located in KwaZulu-Natal, over the weekend.

Although the couple has not yet shared official photographs from their wedding, videos of their nuptial celebrations have flooded social media.

The pair participated in an umbondo ceremony, a significant wedding ritual where the bride's family presents gifts - typically groceries and food - to the groom's family.

This reciprocal act follows the payment of lobola (bride price) and izibizo (gifts from the groom's family to the bride), showcasing the bride's capabilities as a provider and formally sealing the union between the families before the final wedding ceremony, known as Umabo.

The wedding took place at Mncube’s homestead, where Ngobeni and her family presented gifts to Mncube and his family.

Ngobeni looked stunning in traditional Tsonga attire, while Mncube, a proud Zulu man, donned ibheshu and umqhele for the ceremony.

The event was attended by family and close friends, including fellow actors such as Thembinkosi Mthembu, known for his roles in "Adulting" and "Shaka iLembe".

In a video shared on social media, the couple is seen singing "Joy" by The Soil together at their wedding reception, celebrating their love and commitment.

Tragedy struck in 2017 when Mncube lost his first wife, with whom he shares a daughter named Lwandle, to a shooting incident.

The star, who portrays Zwide in the beloved Mzansi Magic historical drama series, revealed on "Podcast and Chill" with MacG and Sol Phenduka that he received the heartbreaking news of his wife’s passing while on set.

Despite the challenges he faced, Mncube raised his daughter and eventually found love again with Ngobeni.

In 2020, the couple welcomed their first son and has been expanding their family ever since.

Mncube has starred in several hit series, including "eHostela" (season 1), "Generations", "Gold Diggers", "Ngozi", "Mamello", "Ring of Lies", "Sokhulu & Partners", "The Kingdom" and "Uzalo" (seasons 5 and 6).

He is also well-known for his performance in "The Wife".