In the aftermath of a devastating fire that gutted the Home Affairs office in Germiston, Minister Leon Schreiber is now on a heartfelt mission — to find the couple whose wedding day went up in smoke.
The would-be bride and groom, dressed in modest white attire, appeared in a brief television interview expressing their sorrow and disbelief. What was meant to be a joyful occasion — their wedding day and the bride’s birthday — turned into heartbreak when chaos erupted outside the building.
The fire was reportedly sparked by angry residents from a nearby low-cost housing complex, protesting evictions enforced by the sheriff of the court. The situation spiraled out of control, leading to the complete destruction of the Home Affairs facility — and crushing the hopes of several couples who had planned to marry that morning.
Among them was the couple whose quiet dream of saying “I do” was derailed in flames. Now, Minister Schreiber is appealing to the public to help identify and locate the pair, vowing that Home Affairs will do everything possible to ensure their marriage goes ahead — properly and memorably.
“This couple deserves the wedding they planned for, and more,” Schreiber said, emphasizing his department’s commitment to restoring dignity after the disruption caused by the violent protest.
As rebuilding plans for the Germiston office begin, the minister’s search has taken on symbolic importance — turning a moment of destruction into one of national compassion.
If you know the couple or have information, authorities are urging you to come forward. Love, it seems, may still have the final word.
