Sanele Masilela and Helen Shabangu share a meal together at Helen's home. The eight-year-old has said that he feels like a married man now
Sanele Masilela Helen Shabangu got married after the schoolboy's grandfather told him to from beyond the grave
Eight-Year Old Sanele Masilela posing with his 61-year-old bride at their wedding ceremony. The marriage has caused shock-waves around the world
The schoolboy has gone back to his normal life and enjoys playing with friends his own age
Despite being a married man little Sanele loves to play football where he lives in Pretoria, South Africa.
Sanele hoped to marry a woman his own age one day, as the marriage to Helen is not legally binding
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 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
A portrait of the happy family. (L-R) Alfred Shabangu (Helen's first husband) Helen Shabangu, Sanele Masilela (on the floor) and Sanele's mother Patient Masilela
Helen, who is a close family friend, shares a meal with Sanele's grandmother Lucy Masuku
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