Sanele's 46-year-old mum, Patience Masilela said: 'This is the first time this has happened in the family. 'Sanele is named after his grandfather, who was never had a white wedding before he died so asked Sanele to get married. He chose Helen because he loves her. 'By doing this we made the ancestors happy. If we hadn't done what my son had asked then something bad would have happened in the family. 'I didn't have a problem with it because I know it's what the ancestors wanted and it would make them happy.'
The widow, who works at a
recycling centre, added: 'I would say that this is not wrong.
'Sanele was fine and
he was happy about the ceremony and it was what he wanted. He was happy to get
married and very excited. 'Sanele and his bride did not sign a marriage
certificate and do not have to live together. Both have gone back to their
normal lives. Sanele today said he
hoped he would have a proper wedding to a woman his own age when he was older. He
added: 'I told my mother that I wanted to get married because I really did want
to.
'I'm happy that I married Helen - but I will go to school and study hard.
'When I'm older I
will marry a lady my own age. 'Despite being old enough to be his grandmother,
bride Helen, whose children are aged between 37 and 27, was happy with the
arrangement. Helen, who also works at a recycling centre, said: 'I'm married
and have five kids of my own, but I know that this is what the ancestors wanted
- and now they are happy.
'It is a ritual. We
are just playing now, but it is a sign that he will get married one day.' Her husband of 30
years, Alfred, 65, said: 'My kids and I are happy. 'We don't have problems with
it but some of the community members were shocked.'
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