Inspired, no doubt, by a good old love story, South African social media users are rallying behind a couple after a video of their proposal at a KFC outlet went viral.
On Thursday afternoon, KFC posted a video calling for people to help find them.
The video, which has been viewed more than 500,000 times has caused a buzz on social with several people and companies pledging to contribute towards the wedding.
Twitter user @alphi_s posted on Friday morning that he had found the couple and would meet them.
Social media, especially Twitter has since been flooded with comments about the viral KFC video, looking for the couple and now having found them and planning a wedding.
Donations are flooding in with some offering to DJ at their wedding and others offering to make their invitations. Audi South Africa has offered to drive the couple anywhere they need to go, while Castle Lite has offered to pay for the couples honeymoon. Tsogo Sun, Puma, Total and Huawei have also agreed to get involved.
Tweeps are beside themselves and happy that the KFC viral video has helped to make Twitter a supportive place. Many have commented that they love it when South Africa works together and it’s a beautiful thing to see.
South Africa, you guys are amazing! We’ve found the beautiful couple, and looks like we’re having a #StreetwiseWedding y’all 🥳 We’re meeting Bhut’ Hector and his lovely bride Nonhlanhla we’ll keep you posted. #KFCProposal
— KFC South Africa (@KFCSA) November 8, 2019
Hey @KFCSA nothing moves us more than a story of love and as a result we would like to send the #KFCProposal couple two devices to capture all of their memorable moments. Please get Hector and Nonhlanhla to DM us. https://t.co/Etne2ulAOl
— Huawei Mobile SA (@HuaweiZA) November 8, 2019
These honeymoon destinations look far. Someone needs to drive them there. We got you.😉 #KFCProposal https://t.co/oiOMWX48Zp
— Audi South Africa (@audisouthafrica) November 8, 2019
We like a man with a plan, Mr Kansi. We would like to pledge R5000 towards your lobola negotiations nabo Malume. #KFCProposal https://t.co/zvrYDRtL0a
— Lion Lager (@LionLagerSA) November 8, 2019
PUMA Boyz keep doing the most #KFCProposal 🙌🏾.
Bhut’ Hector and his lovely bride Nonhlanhla each deserve R10 000 of in-store #PUMA threads 🧵Get us in touch with them ❤ https://t.co/IVc7H9Cv3u
— PUMA South Africa (@PUMASouthAfrica) November 8, 2019
Takealot is in! We’re offering a R5000 Takealot voucher to the lovely couple. Shop anything you can imagine! Please DM us your details. @KFCSA #KFCProposal https://t.co/OApAVsmkqB
— takealot (@TAKEALOT) November 8, 2019
I want to offer my performance at the wedding for free… I love love ❤️ #KFCProposal https://t.co/ge85Hve9vx
— Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) November 8, 2019
We’re here to help 🙂
We’d love to give the happy couple R5 000 towards their future together in an FNB Gold Cheque account.
Please ask Mr Kansi to send his contact details to @Rbjacobs
Here’s to a lifetime of health, wealth, & happiness 🥂#LoveFNB #KFCProposal https://t.co/9AV7teAdnG
— FNB South Africa (@FNBSA) November 8, 2019
We TOTALLY love this and want to fuel their next adventure together. Let’s help our friends over at @KFCSA find them! ❤ #KFCProposal https://t.co/tlUqgfoaJd
— Total South Africa (@TotalSAfrica) November 8, 2019
@KFCSA We have just had a word with @amlodge_za an internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning 5 star Lodge in Limpopo is willing to give the couple a honeymoon like no other #ShareLimpopo #MoreToEnjoy #GoLimpopo @ShotLeft #KFCProposal https://t.co/GnuYD0HMgy pic.twitter.com/DRbWQsRFtC
— Limpopo Tourism (@golimpopo) November 8, 2019
Count us in! We’re unlocking an Extra Cold honeymoon at the #RepublicOfExtraCold incl. flights and accommodation this summer! #KFCProposal https://t.co/zEifQfnEG5
— CastleLiteSA (@castlelitesa) November 8, 2019
We're in it cause of love😍😍❤️. We want to give this gorgeous couple a Telkom sim with #Freeme data so that they can stay connected waya waya. Please ask them to DM us their details to make it happen. #KFCProposal https://t.co/p9anuYwRQ5
— Telkom (@TelkomZA) November 8, 2019
We would love to make their union even more special by offering them a two-page spread in our magazine so they can tell their beautiful love story! 😍 #lovewins #KFCProposal https://t.co/MTTtFu2zUR
— DRUM Magazine (@DrumMagazine) November 8, 2019