South African student proposes to teacher in class (video)

A South African student has gone viral after proposing marriage to his teacher in front of his classmates, only to be rejected.

In the footage, the student approaches the front of the class, kneels down, and presents a ring while asking his teacher to marry him.

However, the teacher immediately walks away, heading to her desk.

Undeterred, the student tries to persuade her further, but she firmly declines and instructs him to return to his seat.

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