Johannesburg - There's tight security at a wedding venue in East London this afternoon ahead of TV personality Zizo Beda and Home Affairs spokesperson, Mayihlome Tshwete's wedding.
This according to DispatchLive, which is reporting that a number of high-profile politicians including President Jacob Zuma, Home Affairs minister, Malusi Gigaba and Water Affairs minister, Nomvula Mokonyane are expected to attend.
Former Police Commissionar Bheki Cele, Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba and ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa have already been pictured arriving at the church.
Mayihlome, who is the the son of political stalwart, Steve Tshwete and Beda are reportedly getting married at St. Saviours Anglican Church, before heading to the Gonubie Manore wedding venue. It's believed that the wedding reception will be held at the exclusive venue, while the traditional wedding will be held tomorrow in King William's Town.
Zuma has been facing the wrath of politicians and South Africans this week after his shock sacking of Finance minister, Nhlanhla Nene. Since the decision was announced earlier this week, the rand has fallen sharply against international markets, with many pundits fearing the country could soon enter junk status.
Meanwhile, Malusi Gigaba's wife, Norma, posted pictures on her Instagram account of the early celebrations.
The Daily Dispatch is at the wedding and here are some of their pictures from the day so far...
ANC spokesman @zizikodwa is seen outside the EL #Wedding venue. Musician @TheRealThebe is also at the #Wedding. pic.twitter.com/emjSLucfKM
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The car that will whisk @MTshwete and #ZizoBeda away is a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe. #Wedding pic.twitter.com/EvCCOT5g7k
— The Daily Dispatch (@Dispatch_DD) December 11, 2015
Minister @mgigaba and deputy ministers @Stellarated, Maggie Sotyu and Bheki Cele are also attending. #Wedding pic.twitter.com/U7vBXromFg
— The Daily Dispatch (@Dispatch_DD) December 11, 2015
#Wedding Groom @MTshwete with his groomsmen on the steps of the St Saviour Anglican Church in East London. pic.twitter.com/g3LiludIRK
— The Daily Dispatch (@Dispatch_DD) December 11, 2015
#Wedding Bride #ZizoBeda being assisted by Asanda Matsaunyane outside the St Saviours Anglican Church in East London pic.twitter.com/TX1tWgavF6
— The Daily Dispatch (@Dispatch_DD) December 11, 2015