Rhodes University has once again made headlines on social media when two first-year students tied the knot on Wednesday, 4 March 2020, after dating for two weeks.
It was also revealed on Twitter that the two first-year students from Rhodes’ Enoch House went to Home Affairs on Wednesday. Needless to say, netizens caught all sorts of feelings on the social media platform.
Watch: All about that Rhodes Wedding
The couple can't even walk together in peace on campus motakabawo😂#RhodesWedding pic.twitter.com/DkkxlnUjLn
— La°Gumede🌸 (@Lwazee_) March 4, 2020
Some felt that it was a “hasty” move, while others said you can find the love of your life at any given moment; and “when you know, you know.” Here are some of the best responses.
South Africans react to the #RhodesWedding
This relationship hasn't yet been tested by SWOT week stress and anxiety but peeps are getting hitched. Sithule nje siyabuka #RUMarried pic.twitter.com/sYwVd5xWXz
— Wandes ✌🏾 (@Mgcina_ogrand) March 4, 2020
It's R75 to get married thereby home affairs. Retweet to save LIVES 🤣 #RhodesWedding
— Clarence Dhege 🇿🇼 (@dhegec) March 4, 2020
Imagine telling your wife to leave res at 12 everyday cause you’re gonna get hours. 💀 #Rhodeswedding #RUmarried
— petty la’belle. (@lebo_nel) March 4, 2020
First years at other universities: We demand free accommodation and tuition, NSFAS payouts etc
Rhodes first years: Babe let's go get married#RhodesWedding— Wandes ✌🏾 (@Mgcina_ogrand) March 4, 2020