How Bokang And Siphiwe Have Grown

Soccer star and former Miss SA reveal secret to their strong marriage

- Bethuel Mbatha

KAIZER Chiefs skipper Siphiwe Tshabalala (33) and former Miss South Africa, Bokang Montjane (31), represent what seems to be the right balance of over-exposure and a couple that’s media-shy. In other words, they are anti-publicity although they are not entirely averse to it. They are simply a hip couple and the bulk of their social media posts are – at least by the bevy of their followers – often referenced for ultimate bae goals, couple goals or something along those lines.

CHARMED LIFE

That they lead a charmed life is well-documented. That they are blessed is clear although their lives are not without challenges. It helps that they are friends besides them being a couple.

“I’ve always said that when we met he wasn’t exactly my BFF (Best Friend),” Bokang says. “But for some odd reason I think we’ve grown to be BFFs. But I mean we’ve grown to really be good friends more than two people who are married.

“Literally, if anything happens I’m the first person he calls to share it with. He’s the first person I call when something happens. And funny enough, I always say marry the person you like. That’s very important. Because even when the butterflies are gone you are like ‘eish but I like this guy, I enjoy chilling with him’.”

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