Miss South Africa 2015 and popular media personality Liesl Laurie Mthombeni has shared the Instagram DM that transformed her life and eventually led to her marriage to Dr Musa Mthombeni.
Liesl posted screenshots of the messages on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “Can’t believe that DM brought us to the best life together.” The post immediately captured fans’ attention, with many swooning over the couple’s romantic beginning.
In the video she shared, Liesl joked about the importance of replying to certain messages. “In your late 20’s a Doctor will send you a DM. It’s extremely important you respond,” she wrote. The post also included some of their early conversations, including a sweet moment showing the flowers Musa sent her when they first started talking.
Their respectful and charming early exchanges left many followers smiling, as they relived the start of the couple’s love story.
Dr Musa also joined the fun in the comments, proudly writing, “Best message of my life that.” His warm response melted hearts and highlighted how significant that first DM still is to him.
Celebrities also chimed in. Media personality Boity Thulo commented, “I love this soooo much.” Jennifer Bala added a humorous twist, saying, “Sis, you know I love this with all my heart but please don’t misguide the youth here. Some of us shouldn’t even be getting DMs to respond to, but here we are.”
Liesl and Musa, who tied the knot in 2021, remain one of South Africa’s favourite celebrity couples. They held their traditional wedding in July 2021, followed by their white wedding on August 18 of the same year. Their love continues to flourish, and they frequently share heartwarming moments from their marriage on social media.
Just last month, the couple celebrated 51 months of being together, proving that their bond grows stronger with time.
From a simple DM to a beautiful marriage, Liesl and Musa’s journey shows how life-changing moments can come from the most unexpected places.