At the Venue
Green Leaves Country Lodge
R560, Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort
Stay where the celebration is — 33 four-star country rooms and safari-style tents among the gardens. Book directly with the lodge and mention the wedding.
The Wedding of
Haniel&Zenzeleni
Thursday · 17 September 2026
Green Leaves Country Lodge · Skeerpoort · Hartbeespoort
Counting Down
Until we say I do
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Seconds
You are invited
Together with their families
Haniel Nyasha Chidavose and Zenzeleni Luyanda Mathebula joyfully invite you to witness the beginning of their forever — an afternoon of vows, garden air and golden light in the shadow of the Magalies Mountains.
The Day
Order of Celebration
14:30
Guests Arrive
Find your seat in the garden as the chapel bell rings.
15:00
The Ceremony
We say I do beneath the trees.
16:00
Canapés & Cocktails
Golden-hour drinks on the lawn while we steal away for photographs.
18:00
The Reception
Dinner, toasts and dancing into the evening.
The Venue
Green Leaves Country Lodge
Skeerpoort · Hartbeespoort
Nestled in the Magalies Mountains on the banks of the Magalies River, Green Leaves rests among acres of pecan forest and sculptured gardens — historic French-country buildings, lawns beneath the mountains, and a chapel whose bell will ring as we say I do.
- Roughly 40 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, on the R560 near Skeerpoort.
- From Johannesburg: Malibongwe Drive towards the R512, then the R560.
- From Pretoria: N4 West (Magalies Freeway) towards Rustenburg, then the R560.
- Safe on-site parking with security for the evening.
Get Directions
R560, Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort, 0232
Green Leaves Country Lodge
Skeerpoort · Hartbeespoort
Attire
Garden Formal
Elegant and easy — suits and cocktail or floor-length dresses in soft, natural tones. The ceremony is on the lawn, so consider block heels. Kindly reserve white for the bride.
Kindly Respond
Will you join us?
Your presence is the greatest gift.
Please RSVP by 17 August 2026
So that we may welcome every guest by name, entry on the day is reserved for confirmed RSVPs only — please respond by the date above.
RSVPs are now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded — we cannot wait to celebrate with you. If you need to reach us, please contact the couple directly.
Gifts
Your presence is truly the best gift we could ask for.
But if you feel so inclined, we've put together a small registry with some of our most wished-for items.
Thank you for being part of this milestone with us.
Where to Stay
Rest Nearby
For guests making a night of it, Green Leaves itself offers country-lodge rooms, with more options in Hartbeespoort a short drive away — book early.
Closest · Budget-Friendly
Leopard Lodge
R560, Skeerpoort — 5–10 min from the venue
Rustic bush lodge on a Magaliesberg game farm just up the same road — dam views, restaurant, pool and everything from simple rooms to self-catering cabins.
Affordable · Self-Catering
Brown's Cabin & Cottages
Skeerpoort — minutes from the venue
Homely self-catering cabins and cottages on a pecan-nut smallholding in the same valley as Green Leaves, with uninterrupted Magaliesberg views — great value for families or friends sharing.
Romantic · Self-Catering
Little Swift Chalets
Skeerpoort village — ± 10 min from the venue
Private open-plan couples' chalets on the river — fireplace, corner bath over the water and your own patio braai. Book early; there are only eight.
Lodge & Spa · Groups
Amanzingwe Lodge
Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort — ± 20 min from the venue
Bushveld lodge and spa in the Magaliesberg foothills with a pool, restaurant and plenty of rooms — an easy pick for a bigger block of guests.
Boutique · Luxury
Château la Mer
Ifafi, Hartbeespoort — ± 25 min from the venue
French-inspired boutique guesthouse with six individually styled suites, an on-site spa, fine dining and dam views — breakfast included.
More Options
Hartbeespoort Guest Lodges
Hartbeespoort Dam area
Plenty more guesthouses and lodges around the dam village, 15–25 minutes from the venue — restaurants and the cableway close by.
Good to Know
Questions, Answered
Our guest list is reserved for the names on your invitation. If your invite includes a partner, we would love to host you both.
We adore your little ones, but this will be an adults-only celebration so everyone can relax into the evening.
Your presence is truly enough. Should you wish to spoil us, you'll find a small registry of our most wished-for items in the Gifts section above.
Yes — the ceremony is in the garden, with the reception indoors at the Stables Venue. September afternoons are golden; evenings can cool down, so bring a light layer.