She said yes! Ayanda Thabethe and Peter Matsimbe tie the knot in dreamy private ceremony
Ayanda Thabethe and Peter Matsimbe seal their love in an intimate wedding ceremony after four years together and raising two sons.
South African media star Ayanda Thabethe and businessman Peter Matsimbe have officially tied the knot in an intimate signing ceremony on 29 June 2025, capping a four-year love story. The wedding was a stylish, heartfelt event celebrating not only their union but also the loving family they’ve created.
Ayanda Thabethe Profile: Media Icon & Mother of Two
Ayanda Thabethe, 39, is a celebrated TV host, model, beauty entrepreneur, and mother. She first entered the public eye as a media presenter and has since grown into a respected brand with ventures in fashion and beauty. Ayanda and Peter share two young sons, born in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Her announcement of the wedding on Instagram was poetic and meaningful:
“In front of God and surrounded by love, we signed a promise that began long before pen met paper… ‘I have found the one whom my soul loves.’”
Leading up to their union, she shared glimpses of their romantic direction—from a luxurious engagement in December 2024 (rose petals, violin serenade) to heartfelt messages about being his “first and only wife”.
Peter Matsimbe Profile: Businessman & Devoted Partner
Peter Matsimbe, the groom, is a South African businessman and devoted father who has maintained a low public profile. Known colloquially as Ayanda’s “baby daddy,” he proposed in December 2024 with a romantic setup complete with flower petals and a violin, cementing their relationship in style.
Born around 1989–1990, Peter is reported to have faced and addressed legal rumors in the past. Ayanda has publicly confirmed via legal representatives that he was never previously married, and they are building a life rooted in mutual respect and unity .
Wedding Day: Intimate Signing Ceremony That Sparked Joy
Held at close quarters and surrounded by loved ones, their wedding was pure elegance—with Ayanda in a sleek white gown and Peter in a classic black-and-white suit.
Friends like Pearl Modiadie, Connie Ferguson, and Boity Thulo flooded the couple with congratulations:
“So dreamy! … God bless your union.”
“This is so glorious!”
“Inkosi inibhathise Ayanda. Kuhle konke.”
Relationship Through the Years: Four Years of Love, Laughter & Family
The couple first connected in May 2021 and have spent the last four years building a life together. In a touching Instagram tribute on their anniversary, Ayanda described Peter as “the guy I wanted to annoy forever,” highlighting their deep friendship and shared journey.
With two sons under their wings, they’ve maintained a balance of privacy and authenticity, occasionally sharing warm family moments with their followers.
Why This Wedding Resonates: Style, Soul & South African Pride
The duo’s union has captured public attention not just for its glamour, but also for its depth of love, cultural significance, and authenticity. Their journey—from discreet proposal to celebrated wedding—offers fans a blend of fantasy and relatability.
It also stands as a milestone in the season of celebrity weddings in South Africa, joining the ranks of Natasha Joubert, Zozibini Tunzi, Ntando Duma, and Candice Modiselle.
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