Celebrity couples have it rough sometimes. Relationships are hard enough for the rest of us, but celebrities have the added pressure of being public figures and having the entire country poke into their relationships all the time.
However, in the middle of all the madness, some of our favourite ZAlebs chose each other long ago, and have continued to choose each every day for years. These are celebrity couples that have lasted more than 10 years.
Connie and Shona Ferguson
The Fergusons were the epitome of couple goals, and although Shona has since left us, it is clear that their love still stands strong. And the best part is that their love story is one for the books.
The two met by chance in 2001, and got married in a traditional ceremony two months later. I guess when you know, you just know. Through the years, the two built an empire together and had a lovely daughter, Alicia Angel Ferguson.
They were together up until Shona's untimely death in July 2021, after developing complications from Covid-19. They would have celebrated 20 years of marriage in December 2021.
She misses him every day, as do his fans. But he left us with a powerful picture of love, and we hold onto it along with Connie.
DJ Fresh and Thabiso Sikwane
Although DJ Fresh and his wife Thabiso keep their marriage and family life out of the spotlight, their marriage has lasted long enough to inspire us all. As of 2021, the two have been married for 19 years, and if that isn't couple goals, we don't know what is.
They met on the set of YFM when they both worked there in 1996, and dated for 6 years before they got married. They have three children together, but they hardly ever post them on their social media, which is probably for the best.
Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo
Former Miss SA Basetsana and her businessman husband Romeo have been serving us relationship goals for over two decades. The two just celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, and we love to see them choose to grow old together.
They got married in a beautiful ceremony in December 2000, and have three children together. For their 21st anniversary, the beauty queen penned her husband the sweetest message online, and all of Mzansi melted. It's also fitting that his name is Romeo, if you catch my drift.
Tshepo and Salamina Mosese
Scandal! star Tshepo 'Howza' Mosese and actress Salamina reserve a soft spot in our hearts. The two had a gorgeous wedding in 2008, and have been together since.
As they recently celebrated 13 years of marriage, we couldn't be happier for this couple. In 2016, they won the I Do Couple of the Year Award, and we think they were totally deserving of the honour.
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The couple has two kids who are many years apart. The youngest was a surprise baby they had in 2020, though it was the best possible surprise.
Sthandiwe and Tony Kgoroge
This actor duo has one of the most mutually supportive relationships Mzansi has ever seen. They have both inspired each other to pursue their careers, and have an admirable combined Soapie record.
They got married in 2002 and just celebrated 19 years of marriage in 2021. They have 3 children together.
Kgomotso and Calvin Christopher
Legacy star Kgomotso Christopher has been very lucky in love, as she and her husband celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary in 2021.
They often perform romantic gestures for each other, and yes, we have been taking notes. Calvin recently bought his wife a piano, which she says she has wanted since she was a child. It's so fulfilling to see lovers who prioritize the smallest details about their partners. It's super wholesome.
These couples are the reason we believe in love, because heaven knows we need people to look up to. While we are a little envious of the love and devotion they share, we also aspire to the same. Great relationships are made, they don't just happen, and we will be waiting for when they release their guide books titled "Happy Relationships For Dummies".