AboBhuti (Groomsmen)
Bexta Ndabalime
Best Man
Friend Since: 1996
Weddig Role: Chief Host & Linguist
Not like the movie… Chief Host & Linguist, creates the magic in the experience.
Our Friendship
I met Bexta when we sat together at “The Front Row Club” in high school. It formed the beginning of a wonderful friendship on the bedrock of our love for music and a relentless zest for life.
What I love about Bexta is his enigmatic free spirit that helped me to discover my own voice, from the shy timid teenager to an often boisterous version me of today. His candid disposition has acted as my most valued source of conscientious reflection, to this day encapsulated in a real talk concept we coined “Four Walls”. Some of the interventions literally have shaped the course of my life.
What you will love about Bexta is the way he can turn any situation into a fun, enjoyable occasion for everyone around him (without even trying).
Thato Mahapa
Chief of Entertainment
Friend Since: 1999
Wedding Role: King of the STEP
Gets the party started, and keeps it going, throughout the journey. King of the STEP.
Our Friendship
We were on house committee together at Glendower Residence. With Thato in charge of entertainment and myself as Treasurer, it was a recipe for… yes, you guessed it, delight. We did such a good job of making our residence well known for the quality of entertainment and good life (in general), a partnership that has continued into grown life.
What I love about Thato is that with him I can always be reminded that life is short and we need to live it well, sparing no seconds. We attempt to live life to the full, exploring the wonders of this world, and this shared passion fuels us and hopefully inspires others around us too.
What you will love about Thato is that he is such a ball of fun. So obsessed in fact with a good life, that he might often ‘put his foot in his mouth’ leaving those who don’t know him well shocked. Most of us are very used to it, and we allow it because the underlying principle is quite noble; a relentless pursuit for happiness.
Tino Murira
Chief Logistics Officer
Friend Since: 2000
Wedding Role: The Action Man..Organisor
The Go-to-guy, when there is a problem to be solved.
Our Friendship
Tino has loved calling himself my younger brother ever since we were on campus, not realising that for so many things in life I actually look up to him. Particularly in the area of marriage, and fatherhood, an area where he has led the pack.
What I love about Tino is his reliability and ability to solve just about any problem, anytime. Usually whenever I say ‘I know a guy’… I mean Tino.
What you will love about Tino is how he can relate with anyone, from child to grandparent alike, and how he doesn’t think twice about serving others. I suspect he’ll be your go-to guy for anything once you know him.
Qiniso Mbuya
The Liquid Scientist
Friend Since: 1996
Wedding Role: uBra-Bobby….the Original Moreki.
Delivers an overflowing drinks experience for all guests.
Our Friendship
Our mothers were in school together. Then jikijiki we are in the same high school. Then, One-Two, One-Two, we end up in the same university. Our friendship was a matter of destiny. And we have since created a tale of all kinds of great experiences, often linked to the full enjoyment of life and it’s many pleasures.
What I love about Bobby is that he is a truly loyal friend. He has come through for me often when it matters most; when I really need a friend who’s got my back.
What you will love about Bobby is how he accepts everyone for who they are, and the ease with which he is able to blend with with people from all walks of life.
Nkanyiso Ndlovu
Keeper of the Crown
Friend Since: 1996
Wedding Role: The Family Consigliere
Ensures the needs of the delegation of elders are prioritised and well taken care of.
Our Friendship
Our friendship created such close bonds we brought even our families together (siblings and mothers alike). Though not often getting the chance to see each other, I never doubt that I always have a buddy to have a deep heart to heart conversation with.
What I love about Nkanyiso is his ability to inspire sincerity in any conversation by being a truly genuine guy himself. The same sincerity helped me to get a wife because he was the first friend I introduced to her. When she returned, I had earned a lot of points purely based on the company I keep.
What you will love about Nkanyiso is that he is a man with a great heart, a natural desire to listen, and an uncanny ability to free people to reveal their authentic selves.
Mutsai Musa
Director of Photography
Friend Since: 2001
Wedding Role: The Silent Witness
Immortalises the experience, capturing special moments and overseeing the filming.
Our Friendship
Since the days we were together at UCT, Muts and I have grown a friendship-turned-brotherhood grounded on a sense of mutual admiration. Mostly because of how differently we are wired. Like his ability to make technology work and how it has helped me in my personal work and even in our shared business life together.
What I love about Muts is that he is the definition of an all-round good guy. So I’m always happy to have a good round of golf with a fiercely competitive but genuinely honourable person.
What you will love about Muts is that he’s a true sport. Always game to participate in a good idea (or crazy one). And when he is game, you know you’ve got an ally to go to battle with – come what may.
