
Ceremony: The schoolboy kisses his 61-year-old bride, who is already married and a mother of five. He said he had been told to tie the knot by his ancestors

With this ring: The boy's family say the wedding was simply a ritual and not recognised in law

The big day: Mrs Shabangu is already married and has five children with Alfred, a builder

The couple pose in traditional costume. The £1,500 cost of the wedding included £500 for the bride

Given away: Sanele walks to his wedding with his mother as people look on. The ceremony shocked some people in the community