Ayanda Thabethe is the latest Mzansi star to share baby news, joining a growing list of familiar faces celebrating new chapters in motherhood.
By Bulelwa Hoala

Several South African celebrities have announced their pregnancies or welcomed babies in recent weeks, confirming that there is a baby boom of sorts in the local entertainment industry.
The latest is Ayanda Thabethe, who has just revealed that she and her husband, businessman Peter Matsimbe, are expecting their third child.
To announce her pregnancy, Ayanda, who has two boys with Peter, Junior (4) and Enzo (3), shared a post on Instagram simply titled “One More to Adore”.
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She also shared slides from her pregnancy photoshoot, featuring a pink cake and an adorable pair of baby shoes, with the reveal confirming that she is expecting a baby girl.
Among those joining in the comments section was her sister, Lungile Thabethe, who wrote: “Love of my life carrying the new love of my life.”
Ayanda first announced her engagement to Peter in December 2024 and celebrated their engagement in an intimate gathering with close friends and family in March 2025.
Ayanda then gave her followers a glimpse into her intimate white wedding, which took place on 29 June 2025, fondly referring to it as her “signing ceremony”.
Reflecting on the special day at the time, Ayanda wrote: “In front of God and surrounded by love, we signed a promise that began long before pen met paper.”
Ayanda is also an accomplished academic, having announced the completion of her Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School with Distinction in May 2025, while balancing her studies with motherhood.
In September 2025, she walked the stage in London to receive her MBA from Henley Business School, University of Reading.
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