Bobby Motaung's biography: All we know about the Kaizer Chiefs manager and his personal life
Bobby Motaung is best known for his role as the manager of his father's football club, Kaizer Chiefs. His outspoken nature and social life cannot be overlooked, either. Being one of the leaders of the noble football club, it is unfortunate that he is mostly in the news for negative reasons.
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Popularly called Bobsteak in football circles, Bobby is one of the sons of Kaizer Motaung, the founder and chairman of the Kaizer Chiefs football club. The following paragraphs discuss details about his life, career, and roles in his father's football business.
Bobby Motaung's profile summary
| Full name | Bobby Motaung |
| Nickname | Bobsteak |
| Date of birth | July 10, 1970 |
| Age | 54 years old (as of 2024) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South-African |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Parents | Kaizer (father) and Valeta (mother) |
| Siblings | 4 |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Football Manager |
| Net worth | $10 million |
Bobby Motaung's biography
Bobby is from a family that has a great affinity with football. His parents are Valeta and Kazier. Bobby's father, Kazier, was a footballer before he started his football club upon retirement. He is the founder of the Kaizer Chiefs football club. There is no information on what Bobby Motaung's mother does.
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How old is Bobby Motaung?
Bobby Motaungs age is 54 years as of 2024. He was born on July 10, 1970.
Bobby Motaung's mother
Bobby Motaung, manager of the Kaizer Chiefs football team, is taking a well-deserved break from playing football to celebrate Mama Malebo's 76th birthday. Mama Malebo has been at his side through thick and thin.
He honours his mom at three Meadowlands Methodist churches through the Bobby Motaung Foundation, which he just established, by assisting the elderly residents of Soweto. He said;
"Today is all about repaying the kindness, love, protection, and truthfulness I got from my neighborhood as a child,"
On this day, he honours and celebrates his mother and shows her thanks. He says
"My mom was born on May 18, and we couldn't have a party during the week." We picked the start of winter as a way to celebrate the start of a new year. I love my mom very much. Two of my brothers have died, and she has always kept the family together. I should be thankful that she lived a long time. We are having a party in church.
Kaizer Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung is taking a well-deserved break from football to celebrate Mama Malebo's 76th birthday. Mama has been at his side through thick and thin, and Motaung is grateful for her unwavering support.
Bobby Motuang's siblings
Bobsteak, as he is popularly called, has four siblings. He has two sisters, Jessica and Kemiso. Jessica is a model and currently serves as the communication and marketing manager of Kaizer Chiefs. His brothers are Thabo (who passed away in 2012) and Kaizer Junior, a former footballer.
Who is the real father of Bobby Motaung?
Yes, Bobby Motaung Kaizer Motaung's relationship is, first of all, a son-father relationship before it can be viewed from the perspective of employee-employer. Bobby is one of the five children of the founder and chairman of the Kaizer Chiefs football club.
His dad is also reputed to be one of the founding fathers of the South African Premier League, alongside Irvin Khoza, the chairman of Orlando Pirates.
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Kaizer founded the Kaizer Chiefs in January 1970, six months before the birth of Bobby. With Bobsteak as the club’s manager, it has grown to become one of the biggest football clubs in the country with numerous support from the South Africans.
Who is Bobby Motaung's wife?
Bobby Motaung wife is Eshler. The couple has been married for about 20 years. Bobby's wife, Eshler, is rarely mentioned in the media. So, how many children does Bobby Motaung have? His marriage is blessed with three children: Nthabiseng, Moagi, and Lehlohonolo.
Bobby Motuang's divorce
Bobby Motaung, son of club chairman Kaizer Motaung and manager of the Kaizer Chiefs football team, has filed for a divorce from his wife, stating that they have irreconcilable differences.
The divorce is currently being heard in the Johannesburg High Court. Bobby Motaung has not made any public statements or interviews about the divorce. It seems this is private, keeping information about it out of the public eye.
Why is Bobby Motaung in the news?
Bobby Motaung's news in the media varies from court cases concerning his car loans to fraudulent sporting activities, such as corruption and embezzlement allegations in the case of the Mbombela stadium construction.
He is also known for his terse responses to opposition managers and coaches. Even the club's coach, Ernst Middendorp, is not always spared from his sharp reactions whenever needed.
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Not long ago, he was blamed for signing some players. But then, his father quickly reacted to the issue, claiming that his son's input to the club's success is much recognised. In his words, he said:
He would not be there if we were not happy with him. You must go back in history where he started at the club and up to now. We are all party to failure today and you cannot put it to an individual and blame him...Even on the question of buying players‚ it is not Bobby who buys players. He is just a messenger. He is part of a collective that sits with the technical staff and he is told where to go. He is not the man who decides who to buy.
Bobby Motaung's net worth
Bobby Motaung's net worth is estimated to be about R70 million. Although some sources have argued that it could be more. He has a house in South Africa.
Bobby Motaung's cars
Bobby Motaung's cars are usually expensive, as in the case of his Bentley Continental GT, which he acquired through a bank deal with Websbank for over R4 million. This luxury car has, however, put him in the media and a court of law for the wrong reasons.
The Kaizer Chiefs manager's news about a possible loss of his prized Bentley surfaced in the press over his failure to keep to the agreement in the car’s acquisition. According to the bank with which he struck a deal, he did not comply with his side of the contract. In the process, he accumulated arrears of over R500,000.
The bank said it had no choice but to take the matter to court after unsuccessfully trying to get the Kaizer Chiefs football manager to comply with the contract terms or return the car.
Who is rich between Irvin Khoza and Kaizer Motaung?
Kaizer Chiefs founder and Irvin Khoza are both among the wealthiest club owners in South Africa. Kaizer is the chairman of Kaizer Chiefs, while Irvin Khoza is the chairman of Orlando Pirates. Kaizer's net worth has been estimated at $7 million, while Irvin Khoza's net worth is $10 million.
As the coach of a reputable club like Kaizer Chiefs, Bobby Motaung has been in the media for good and bad reasons. He is thriving as a football manager and should do more to represent himself and the club in a good way since his reputation has a lot to do with the success recorded by the football club.
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