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In a year that tested the resilience of South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ community, few love stories have shone as brightly as that of Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo. MambaOnline sat down with the couple to reflect on their high-profile journey, their wedding, and their growing role in advocating for a more inclusive South Africa.

From their wedding trending on social media, and being dragged into a hate speech furore, to being crowned Cutest Couple of the Year at the 2025 Feather Awards, the pair have become symbols not only of romance and unity, but also of cultural pride and unwavering queer joy.

Photos of their September traditional wedding, rich in symbolism, colour, and heritage, went viral, capturing the attention of South Africans across the country. What followed shocked the couple as they became the focus of well-known traditional healer and former radio host, Ngizwe Mchunu, who released a video condemning the wedding and declaring his “hate” for LGBTQIA+ people.

Yet even amid turbulence, Crosby Jodwana and Sean Nhlapo’s story has stood firm as a testament to love that refuses to shrink.

MambaOnline sat down with the couple to reflect on their high-profile journey, their wedding, and their growing role in advocating for a more inclusive South Africa.