AS Daily Sun, we renewed our vows to SunReaders with the exciting Masithandane love campaign launched on Tuesday, 10 February and closed on Wednesday, 26 February.
Bona wena! When we love, we sign up for forever. And today we are thrilled to announce 14 SunReaders who have won a share of R20 000 in cash.
To the SunReaders who may have thought we divorced them prematurely, nothing is far from the truth.
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The love campaign toured various taxi ranks in Mamelodi, Mabopane, Soweto, Khayelitsha and Durban.
Couples and singles were invited to enter the competition to show the love they have for their partners or tell us how they were enjoying the month of love as singles.
With a share of R20 000 for 14 SunReaders at stake, Daily Sun received an overwhelming response from readers nationally with singles as well as couples sharing their stories of self-love and their fabulous love stories.
It was wonderful to see various members of the Sun family.
From interracial couples to individuals residing in towns and rural parts of South Africa, entries included queer couples, dual heritage lovers, couples married for decades and young ones who met their other halves on dating Apps.
Below are the three couples who have won R4 000 to use for any treats to sizzle up their love
Veronica Mareletse (33) and Kgotso Thupudi (41) are from Sebokeng and have been together for more than five years and share two kids.
"Kgotso has been with me through thick and thin and this February I just want to celebrate him and make him feel special to take him out, just me and him to spend time away from the kids."
Veronica explained that since Kgotso lost his job they barely have time for romance as they concentrate on parenting their children under challenging times.
"This money will also help us to cover part of our school fees bill and ease our burden," said Kgotso.
Speaking for his other half, Nomatala Tsomole (33), a bubbly Anthony Hall (35) captured the Daily Sun judges with the story of their interracial love and what the people of Mzansi can learn from their journey.
Anthony said the two were going three years strong after they met on a dating site called Badoo in 2023 and hoped their love could show everyone that black and white people can love each other and live in harmony.
"We could not believe that we made it as Daily Sun finalists, even my woman cried tears of joy. We are going to use some of the money for our baby shower as we are now pregnant and look forward to being parents.
It is rare to find a reliable partner who will love you through sickness and that is why our third couple's story is so heartwarming.
Khetha Hadebe (48) and Nomvula Nkosi (50) from Newcastle in KZN are both coping with Nomvula's stroke. Ketha is now her caregiver.
"The money will come in handy to help us with transport when we go to her physiotherapy sessions and to buy food in the house. In 2005 my mom died and soon after I contracted TB.
"I will not forget how my partner arranged to have her mom come care for me to make sure I took my medication on time. During weekends she would also shower me with love and care for me as she was the sole breadwinner in the house. It is my turn now to take care of her. She is my queen," said Khetha.
#DailySunMasithandane was also for all our single readers who simply had to upload their pictures on our social media platforms to win big.
Here are the eight winners who walk away with R1 000 each because at Daily Sun everyone is the winner.
- Bongi Nadine Mona - Mabopane
- Gugulethu Lindela - Tshwane
- Boitumelo Mofommne - Hammanskraal
- Mathabo Shakwane - Mamelodi
- Andrew Fourie - Cape Town
- Sello Rakwena - Hammanskraal
- Ndzipho Makou - Hammanskraal
- Cassius Nhlakanipho Mbele - Durban
