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The love story of the moment goes to Comrades Marathon runner Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu and his new fiancée, Prudence.

Ndlovu stepped up in a big way by pulling out a banner that read “Prudence, will you marry me? Run 90km for you” at the end of the race on Sunday.

Not every man will run an impressive distance for you and then use a public platform to propose.

Luckily, per IOL, his stunt stole the hearts of many and not just that of his soon-to-be wife:

#TheLegalSASport

Speaking to @ThabisoMosia on #SAFMSportOn on @SAfmRadio last night, Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu has said he was “very nervous”.

Ndlovu went viral after proposing to his now fiancée, Prudence Phalatse-Mampe, live from the finish line of the #ComradesMarathon. pic.twitter.com/8HPtakPqtr

— The Legal SA (@TheLegalSA) August 30, 2022

The groom-to-be mentioned in an interview on Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast With Martin Bester that the day of the race was the 10th anniversary of his first wife’s death and he believed it was time for him to move on.

The new couple had been dating for four months before Ndlovu decided to take the leap.

TimesLIVE noted Ndlovu’s admiration for his partner, with him saying “I can’t say too much because Prudence is camera shy and she is the boss so I don’t want to talk for her”.

But in case it isn’t clear, Prudence said yes.

The happy story has struck a chord with many Saffas, with Jacaranda FM and its community coming together to throw the couple their dream wedding.

Those who were touched by Ndlovu’s proposal have gone all out with their donations. The couple has been gifted the following by generous listeners and companies:

• an engagement ring by Mister K Jewellery Manufacturers;
• a dress by Cinderella Corner;
• a suit by Herman van Der Merwe;
• photography by House of Ru Photography;
• wedding invitations by Pulse Printing;
• catering by Greg, one of Joseph’s colleagues;
• flowers by Isabel Nel Wild Flower Art;
• ante-nuptial contract by Finlay and Niemayer Attorneys;
• a wedding cake by Lovit Bakery;
• nails by Charne Lubbe;
• first dance routine by La Danza Studio;
• a sponsored vehicle for the wedding by Contrasol;
• thank you gifts by Hanri;
• R5,000 cash from Jacaranda FM listener Ben, and;
• a cabin on the Loveboat for their honeymoon.

Bester mentioned that it didn’t take much to get that all sorted as Jacaranda FM has “such kind and incredibly generous listeners.

Good luck on your big day, Joseph and Prudence.

[sources:iol&timeslive]