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Amor Vittone engaged to businessman Marius van Biljon

Posted on January 30, 2026
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Amor Vittone shares her next chapter

There are some announcements that instantly light up timelines. Amor Vittone’s engagement news was one of them.

The former Miss South Africa quietly confirmed that she is engaged to businessman Marius van Biljon, sharing the moment online with a simple message that said everything. “I said yes.” No long captions. No overexplanation. Just a personal milestone shared on her own terms.

For many South Africans, Vittone is still remembered as the poised 22-year-old who wore the Miss South Africa crown in 2000. Two decades later, she remains a familiar face, not only because of her pageant history but also because of her media work and public presence over the years.

A relationship kept mostly private

Unlike many public figures, Vittone has chosen to keep her romantic life largely out of the spotlight. That is why the engagement came as a pleasant surprise to many followers who had not seen much of her relationship with van Biljon play out publicly.

What is known is that Marius van Biljon is a businessman and that the couple have built their relationship away from constant media attention. The announcement itself reflected that same tone. Intimate, calm, and focused on the moment rather than spectacle.

Social media reacts with warmth

As soon as the post went live, messages of congratulations poured in. Fans, fellow South African personalities, and long-time followers filled the comments with heart emojis, well wishes, and notes of admiration.

Many commented on how refreshing it was to see a public figure share such a major life update without turning it into a staged production. Others noted how happy and grounded Vittone appeared, describing the moment as elegant and genuinely joyful.

From pageant crown to personal milestones

Vittone’s journey has always unfolded in chapters. From winning Miss South Africa at the turn of the millennium to navigating life in the public eye long after her reign, she has consistently stepped back when needed and returned on her own terms.

This engagement feels like another such chapter. Not framed as a headline-grabbing reveal but as a personal decision shared with those who have followed her journey for years.

In a celebrity culture often driven by oversharing, her approach stood out. It reminded many why she remains so well-liked. Grace, restraint, and a clear sense of self.

As congratulations continue to roll in, one thing is clear. South Africans are genuinely happy for her and eager to see where this next season of her life leads.

Source: Briefly News

Featured Image: News24

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