In the limelight: a look at SA’S star couples

In the age of #Loveliveshere, decided to give a shout-out to these celebrity relationships

CELEBRITY relationships are always interesting to me. I somehow find myself too engrossed in what they did, when last they took a picture together, whether they are getting married or if they are married – do they still love each other the way they did before they said their vows.

You may roll your eyes while reading this, but I can guarantee you have also wondered what is happening in celebrity relationships. Judging by how the tabloid magazine industry keeps booming, the world really does care about what is happening in the lives of the rich and famous.

So with that, I decided to give a shout-out to the South African celebrity couples who are #Loveliveshere goals. DEMI-LEIGH NEL-PETERS & TIM TEBOW

Even though Demi-leigh has left our shores and is now based in the US, she still is South African and deserves to be on the list. Her relationship with the baseball player came as a surprise to many, but they seem to be perfect for each other. He recently popped the question after her Miss Universe reign ended and, of course, Demi-leigh said yes. By the look of things the wedding will be in the US. She’s already heavily involved in his foundation, while also making sure that her modelling career starts picking up. They look really happy together and – even more important – they look amazing as a couple. TSHEPI VUNDLA & JR

Tshepi, a celebrity stylist and influencer, has been dating rapper and music producer JR for some time now but their relationship wasn’t one many people knew about. While they both are respected in their fields, their pairing was never something anyone expected, and I guess it’s always those unexpected relationships we all find ourselves becoming interested in. I love that they are both successful in their careers and are not really playing in the same space, allowing them to still have their independence. But since they had their baby, they have been more public with their love for each other and, honestly, they are the definition of #Loveliveshere. REASON & LOOT LOVE

They are hip hop’s first couple – and before you vehemently disagree, hear me out. He’s a respected lyricist and one of the best in the industry. She presents a hip hop show on radio. So yes, they indeed are hip hop royalty. They are really cool together – they give off a vibe of being friends before they are lovers and those relationships are always dope because they actually get each other. They just had their twins, nicknamed ‘Hip’ and ‘Hop’, and we hope that it will be the beginning of their forever after. DINEO MOEKETSI & SOLO

One is a popular actress and presenter. The other is a future hip hop star. And together, they make one of the most fashionable couples in the country. They look great together and the chemistry is palpable. Their love for fashion has set them apart from other couples, and they have handsomely filled the “stylish couple” gap left by Bonang Matheba and AKA’S break-up. They have never been shy to show off their love for each other and, honestly, why should they? Love is beautiful and when it looks as good as they do, then it should be shared with the whole world.

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers!