Tattoo Triggers Controversy, Leading to Failed Lobola

Tattoo Triggers Controversy, Leading to Failed Lobola

A customary lobola negotiation in South Africa took an unexpected turn when a tattoo on the bride’s thigh led to the groom’s family calling off the process. The tattoo was discovered during a virginity testing ceremony, a tradition observed in some African cultures, causing tension among the groom’s relatives. The groom’s uncles, known as Malume, … The post Tattoo Triggers Controversy, Leading to Failed Lobola Negotiations first appeared on Hara…