A doctor based in Cape Town reportedly spent R20,000 on a trip to meet a woman he had been involved with online, according to Daily Voice. The publication reported the story on Friday, 18 September 2026, describing the journey as a trip made to meet his online love.
Daily Voice did not provide further details in the material available, including the doctor's name, where he travelled from or to, or how the relationship began. The report centres on the amount he is said to have spent on the trip.
The story adds to a growing body of reporting on relationships that start on the internet, where people form romantic connections through messaging apps, social platforms and dating sites before deciding to meet in person. Such meetings can involve significant travel costs, particularly when the two parties live far apart.
