Pearl Thusi gives bridesmaid speech at Nadia Jaftha’s wedding
Pearl Thusi was a bridesmaid at Cape Town creator Nadia Jaftha's wedding to Reece Meyer, and her speech drew warm reactions online.
Actress, media personality and DJ Pearl Thusi has won praise from South Africans after serving as a bridesmaid at Nadia Jaftha’s wedding and giving a speech at the celebration, according to Briefly News.
Jaftha is a Cape Town digital creator, singer and entrepreneur. Briefly News previously reported that she married her business partner, Reece Meyer, on 11 November 2026. The entertainment channel T24 Network also confirmed the marriage on its X account.
Thusi’s role in the wedding
Briefly News said Thusi surprised many people by turning up as part of the bridal party. Media reports described her speech as heartwarming, and a video of it was shared online. The source does not set out what she said, so we are not able to quote her here.
Jaftha also had a second bridesmaid, described as a former Shaka iLembe actress. The source spells her name two different ways, so we have left it out until it is confirmed.
What the ceremony looked like
The outdoor ceremony was set against a mountain backdrop. According to Briefly News, the details included:
- a mirrored aisle
- white arch panels that resembled sails
- golden smoke pyrotechnics
An image caption in the report describes the event as a wedding in the Cape Winelands. The article does not give a venue.
How South Africans reacted
Followers who have watched Jaftha’s career for years filled the comments with congratulations for the newlyweds, Briefly News reported. Many people also reacted to the wedding photos and to Thusi’s speech.
The report gives no further details about the guest list, the venue or the speeches. Those details have not been made public in the source, and we will only add them if Jaftha, Meyer or their representatives share them.
What to know
- The wedding took place on 11 November 2026.
- Nadia Jaftha married her business partner, Reece Meyer.
- Pearl Thusi was a bridesmaid and gave a speech.
- T24 Network confirmed the marriage on X.
This story is based on reporting by Briefly News.
