Miss South Africa 2015 and well-known media personality Liesl Laurie Mthombeni has opened up about the Instagram DM that changed her life forever. The star shared the sweet messages that led to her beautiful marriage with her husband, Dr Musa Mthombeni.
Liesl posted the screenshots on her Instagram and added a heartfelt caption saying, “Can’t believe that DM brought us to the best life together.” Fans were immediately drawn in by the romantic story of how a simple message turned into a lifelong partnership.
In the video she shared, Liesl joked about how important it is to respond to certain messages. She wrote, “In your late 20’s a Doctor will send you a DM. It’s extremely important you respond.” The post included some of their early conversations, along with a message showing the flowers that Musa sent her when they first started talking. Their sweet and respectful exchange made many people smile.
Followers flooded the comments with love and excitement as they revisited the couple’s journey. Dr Musa Mthombeni also joined the comment section, proudly saying, “Best message of my life that.” His response melted hearts and showed just how much that moment still means to him.
Celebrities also reacted to the post. Media personality Boity Thulo wrote, “I love this soooo much.” Jennifer Bala added a humorous comment, 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.” Her playful message added some light-hearted fun to the post.
Liesl and Musa have become one of South Africa’s favourite couples since officially tying the knot in 2021. They held their traditional wedding in July, followed by their white wedding on 18 August 2021. Their love story has continued to inspire many, and they often share special moments from their marriage on social media.
Just last month, in November, the couple celebrated 51 months of marriage, proving that their bond keeps growing stronger. From a simple DM to a joyful marriage, Liesl and Musa’s story shows how unexpected moments can lead to the most beautiful chapters in life.
