One memorable visit to Jacobs’ home sealed the deal in a rather unexpected way. While watching a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, her family spoke Afrikaans – about him, no less. Thanks to his time playing in the Netherlands, Fandi understood enough to follow the conversation, even responding in Dutch, a language closely related to Afrikaans.
Jacobs’ mother was stunned, but Fandi knew exactly what had been said – including when Jacobs told her: “This is the man I want to marry.”
More than three decades on, the couple are still going strong. This year, they celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary.
With a love story straight out of a rom-com, it’s no surprise that Fandi hopes his children might one day experience something similar.
So, when Lim asked what he worries about most these days, his answer caught everyone off guard.
“I’m worried that they’re not getting married.”
