Tlhopie Motsepe: the man behind Mamelodi Sundowns’ success
Tlhopie Motsepe, the man behind Mamelodi Sundowns’ success, is the first child of Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe. His father is a mining billionaire businessman and football administrator who has often topped the list of Africa's top ten wealthiest people. Get to know more about Tlhopie, his family, and career achievements below.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Tlhopie Motsepe's profile summary
- Tlhopie Motsepe's biography
- Who is Patrice Motsepe's son?
- Who is the CEO of Sundowns?
- Who is Tlhopie Motsepe Sundowns' assistant?
- How many kids does Tshepo Motsepe have?
- Facts about Tlhopie Motsepe
Key takeaways
- Patrice Motsepe bought Mamelodi Sundowns, aka The Brazilians, in 2003.
- His son, Tlhopie Motsepe, is one of the youngest leaders in the country’s PSL.
- Tlhopie has sought to preserve the values and cultures of his predecessors.
- He is also driving the club’s agenda on women’s football and its digital strategy.
Tlhopie Motsepe's profile summary
Full name | Tlhopane Butana Chane Motsepe |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 12 June 1989 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Age | 36 years (as of 2025) |
Place of birth | South Africa |
Residence | South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Ethnicity | African |
Tribe | Tswana |
Career | Businessperson and football administrator |
Father | Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe |
Mother | Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe |
Siblings | 2 |
Marital status | Married |
Tlhopie Motsepe's biography
Patrice Motsepe was elected the President of CAF (Confederation of African Football) on 12 March 2021. Tlhopie took over his dad's chairman position at Mamelodi Sundowns the same month, since CAF bars its president from associating with any local football club.
What is Tlhopie Motsepe's age?
Born on 12 June 1989, Tlhopie Motsepe is 36 years old (as of 2025).
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Tlhopie Motsepe's family
Tlhopie Motsepe's parents, Patrice Motsepe and Precious Moloi-Motsepe, were born and raised in Soweto.
What does Tlhopie Motsepe's father do?
His dad was a lawyer before he became a businessman and the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns FC. On 12 March 2025, Patrice Motsepe was re-elected president of CAF.
Motsepe also owns African Rainbow Minerals, which has interests in minerals like gold, ferrous metals, base metals, and platinum.
Additionally, he sits on several company boards like Harmony Gold (the world's 12th largest gold mining company), is the deputy chairman of Sanlam group, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.
What does Tlhopie Motsepe's mother do?
His mother, Dr. Precious Moloi, is one of the richest women in South Africa. She is a physician, specializing in children's and women's health. In 2019, she was elected Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, succeeding Graça Machel, Nelson Mandela's widow.
As a businesswoman, her company, African Fashion International, promotes pan-African designers to international audiences.
Who are Tlhopie Motsepe's siblings?
Tlhopie has two younger brothers called Kgosi and Kabelo. While Tlhopie is in the limelight as Mamelodi Sundowns' chairman, Patrice Motsepe's other sons are involved in various fields, including business, philanthropy, and social activism.
For instance, Kgosi is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who works on initiatives like sports development to foster teamwork and discipline in youth.
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Tlhopie Motsepe's notable relatives
Tlhopie is related to several influential people in South Africa. His paternal grandfather, Kgosi Augustine Motsepe, was a chief of the Bakgatla-Ba-Mmakau branch of the Tswana people. He was a school teacher and a small businessman, while his wife, Precious Motsepe, was a nurse and educator.
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While Tlhopie's dad, Patrice, has six siblings, his two sisters, Tshepo Motsepe and Bridgette Radebe, are the most famous. Bridgette Radebe, is the Chair of the Russia South Africa Business Forum in BRICS, while her husband, Jeff Radebe, was last appointed as Minister of Energy by Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 February 2018.
Bridgette is also a well-known businesswoman. Her company, the New Africa Mining Fund, to aid Junior Mining Companies has an asset base worth $5 million to $700 million.
Meanwhile, Tshepo Motsepe is a physician and the First Lady of South Africa. She is the wife of Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa.
What are Tlhopie Motsepe's qualifications?
According to his LinkedIn profile, Tlhopie Motsepe's educational background stems from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he bagged a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs with Psychology in 2014.
Tlhopie Junior's investments
Motsepe Junior is business-minded like his parents. The budding young businessman co-owns ePower Holdings, a South African solar energy company, with directors Tariq Yusuf, Rudi van der Westhuizen, and Brent Peterson.
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Is Tlhopie Motsepe married?
He is married and often posts his wife on social media, but keeps details about her private life. Critics have questioned Tlhopie Motsepe's wife's race online as she does not appear to be African or a Black woman in general, but neither of the couple responds to such criticism.
Due to the couple's love for nature, Tlhopie Motsepe's partner is rarely photographed in public but often accompanies him to public events. There is also no known social media page in her name.
Tlhopie Motsepe's net worth
While there are no public reports on Tlhopie Motsepe's net worth, his father, Patrice Motsepe, is a South African billionaire with a fortune estimated at over $3.5 billion by Forbes.
According to a publication by the Mywage website, Tlhopie's father earns around R5, 173, 140, 615 per year from his vast business investments.
How much does Motsepe earn per year?
There is no public information regarding Tlhopie Motsepe's salary as Mamelodi Sundowns' chairman because salaries for the club's management team are not publicly disclosed.
Who is Patrice Motsepe's son?
The businessman has three sons, Tlhopie Motsepe, Kgosi Motsepe, and Kabelo Motsepe.
Who is the CEO of Sundowns?
While Patrice Motsepe is still the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, his son Thlopie Motsepe took over as the club's new chairman in March 2021 after Patrice became the new president of CAF.
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Who is Tlhopie Motsepe Sundowns' assistant?
Mamelodi Sundowns has five directors, Dr. Rejoice Simelane, Mr. Freddy Greaver, Adv Andrew Matube, Mr. Andre Wilkens, and Mr. Stanley Mabulu, who work directly under the club's chairman, Tlhopie Motsepe.
How many kids does Tshepo Motsepe have?
Tlhopie's aunt, Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, and her spouse, Cyril Ramaphosa (the President of the Republic of South Africa), have four children.
Facts about Tlhopie Motsepe
- Tlhopie remains media-shy and has been described as a very humble person.
- Tlhopie Motsepe's Instagram handle is @tlhopie_.
- His dad bought him a Supercharged B7 Audi RS4 when he was in his 20s.
Tlhopie Motsepe is now the centre of attention in South Africa's football arena. Most football lovers in Mzansi know about Sundowns' exemplary performance and record over the years. Tlhopie seems well prepared to take his father's legacy to greater heights. Time will tell whether he can do this, or even better, and South Africans wish him all the best.
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