*Eric Macheru, beloved for his role as club owner and lawyer Leeto Maputla on the popular South African soap opera *Skeem Saam, recently tied the knot in a traditional ceremony with the mother of his son, Claudeen Wagner.
ERIC MACHERU: “A LETTER WAS SENT”
The fan-favorite actor took to Instagram on Friday, 1 November, to share the joyous news. Posting a photo of his family, he expressed his happiness with the heartfelt caption, “A letter was sent, and a letter was well received.” This symbolic statement delighted fans, who understood it as a beautiful nod to the traditional proceedings.
Eric and Claudeen, who publicly shared in 2019 that they were expecting their first child together, have since raised their son, Marvin Francis Macheru, who is now all grown up. The family picture shared on Eric’s Instagram showed a happy, unified family celebrating this milestone together.
CELEBRITY FRIENDS AND FANS CELEBRATE THE MACHERUS
Fellow celebrities and friends took to the comment section to congratulate the couple. Media personalities like Minnie Dlamini and actor Thapelo Mokoena expressed their excitement for the newlyweds.
Lesley Musina: “Well done, homie, this is beautiful. You are an inspiration to us all. Kgomo 🐄 🐄 di tšwele ditshelela ya bošupa o šupile mašupa tsela. Areye reye.”
Thapelo Mokoena: “Congratulations Macheru family.”
Mimi Tshabalala: “Wow guys, you look absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations!”
Mankitla: “Congratulations. Well done, Eric.”
Kopikopie: “Rea le lebogisha baga Macheru (Congratulations Macherus). Modimo ke sethakga” (God is good).
Princesschoky: “Yassss!! The Macheru family. Congratulations, guys.”
Fans of Skeem Saam were quick to join the celebrations, flooding Eric’s post with well-wishes for his new life chapter. The couple’s union has been warmly embraced by both family and fans, marking a new journey for the Macheru family.