BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – It was her beautiful smile, character and calmness that captured me!
And that’s how the love story of the Ndlangamandlas unfolded. He is known to many as the voice behind the hit song Tive Temhlaba. He shared with us how his wife’s smile and character did the trick for him.
He is none other than Gospel Artist Sphiwo Ndoni Ndlangamandla (34). He is married to the gorgeous Temvuselelo Ndlangamandla (28). We caught up with the young couple and asked them about Valentine’s Day, if they celebrate it, and how they met. We asked them a few questions, and this is what they had to say.
Where are you guys from?
Sphiwo is from Hluthi in Shiselweni, and Temvuselelo is from Mhlangeni under Lamgabhi Inkhundla.
How did you win her over?
I had to prove to her and show her that I loved her until she was convinced.
What attracted you to her?
Her beautiful smile, her character, and her calmness captured me are the features that attracted me to her.
When did you get married?
We met in 2017 and got married later in the year, in 2018.
Do you guys celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Yes, we do. Each year, we get each other gifts and go on a date.
Who is the most romantic between you two?
Actually, we are both romantic.
What keeps a marriage strong, according to you?
One has to be patient with their partner or spouse. Communication is very important in a relationship. Practising forgiveness as a couple and showing commitment to the relationship will always keep it strong.
Your favourite place as a couple?
Wow, that’s tricky. We’ve been to many places, so it’s difficult to choose just one specific place.
What do you think challenges most relationships?
I think it’s entering into relationships with the wrong motives and a lack of commitment to the relationship.
What advice would you give young couples?
They should love each other genuinely, have a vision, and set goals for their relationship.
Can social media be a challenge in relationships?
It can cause a rift if you let the social media world control how you do things in your relationship.
Some people prefer that their relationships be kept private. So they should understand why the other partner wants to be kept private.
