Media icon Basetsana Kumalo and her husband, renowned businessman Romeo Kumalo, have officially celebrated 25 years of marriage, a milestone that has reminded South Africans why they remain among the country’s most admired power couples. The pair, who tied the knot in December 2000, commemorated their silver anniversary with a touching Instagram tribute. It quickly captured national attention.
Basetsana, affectionately known asBassie, shared a heartfelt message reflecting on their journey. “My heart is so full. Yesterday we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and the outpouring of love, prayers, and kindness moved us deeply,” she wrote.
In a beautiful montage showing their relationship from inception, she wrote, ” Today marks twenty-five years of walking side by side as husband and wife, and my heart is full when I think of all that we have built together. “When I look back, I see a young couple with big dreams, trusting that love, faith, and commitment would carry them. I see seasons that tested us, moments that shaped us, and countless days when your steady presence gave me strength.
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Through it all, you have been my constant companion, my confidant, and my safe place. “You have loved me with patience and with honour. You have believed in me even when I doubted myself.
You have held our family together with quiet courage. There is a kindness in your spirit that has always anchored me. I treasure the way you lead with humility and the way you stand with our children.
You guide them with wisdom that comes from a place of deep care. Your devotion to us knows no bounds. “As we celebrate this silver milestone, I am reminded that love matures with time.
It grows gentler, richer, and more rooted. You have shown me that marriage is not only about grand moments. It is also about the small, everyday acts of devotion that build a life.
It is about choosing each other again and again, even as the years change us; I choose you every day. “Thank you for walking this path with me. Thank you for the laughter, the shared dreams, the prayers whispered in quiet moments, and the strength you have given me in times of trial.
Thank you for loving me in ways that words will never fully capture. Thank you for never dimming my light. You celebrate every milestone, big or small.
“My heart remains full of hope for the years ahead. I look forward to the new chapters we will write, the journeys still waiting for us, and the legacy we continue to build with our children. May God keep blessing our union, guiding us with grace and surrounding our home with peace.
“Happy 25th anniversary, my love. I thank the Lord for the gift of your life. May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
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