Precious Moloi-Motsepe Praises Tlhopie’s Leadership At Sundowns
Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe says she is proud to see her son, Tlhopie Motsepe, balance his leadership and guide both the Mamelodi Sundowns men’s and ladies’ teams to success.
Tlhopie was tasked with leading Sundowns in 2021 after his father, Patrice Motsepe, was appointed CAF President. Patrice was required to relinquish his role as club owner and president to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
Under Tlhopie’s leadership, Sundowns won five consecutive league titles before Orlando Pirates ended their domestic stranglehold last season. Despite losing the Betway Premiership title, Sundowns still made history on the continent: they captured African football’s holy grail—the CAF Champions League—becoming the first South African club to win the prestigious competition for a second time.
On the women’s side, Sundowns have similarly dominated the domestic scene while claiming the CAF Women’s Champions League twice, in 2021 and 2023. Sundowns Ladies remain is the only club in African football history to win the CAF Women’s Champions League title twice.
“I’m so proud of him,” said Moloi-Motsepe.
“There is no parent who would not be proud to see their son succeed. What makes me extremely, extremely, extremely happy is that we only have boys at home.
“But what Tlhopie is doing at Sundowns and with the women’s team makes me extremely proud because it shows that he understands that what we do with the men’s team, the ladies also need the very same support.
“That part of him makes me extremely happy. He has always loved sport; he has always loved football. I’m so happy because we are there in his life to support him all the time.”
Dr. Moloi-Motsepe was speaking after the Motsepe Foundation, in partnership with sponsor Sanlam, hosted another successful edition of the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship U-15 Netball National Finals in Pretoria on Friday and Saturday.
In collaboration with the Department of Basic Education and SA Schools Netball, the Foundation hosted the national showcase. Two schools emerged victorious and will receive R400,000 in prize money to invest in legacy projects of their choice.
Idlangamabela Secondary School from Mpumalanga (Ubuntu section) and Die Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria (Botho section) were crowned champions after winning their respective finals at Mutanga Lodge in Dinokeng, Pretoria.
Encouraged by the talent on display, Dr. Moloi-Motsepe reiterated the Foundation’s mission to see young people thrive.
“It is heartwarming,” said Moloi-Motsepe.
“We are grateful to have this opportunity to support young people. Our children need opportunities like this in life. Participating in sport helps them shape future careers. Through education or sport, they can compete globally.
“You can see it even with music; they are there, and these are the programmes the Foundation has been supporting for a very long time.
“I want to thank the teachers and coaches for supporting the children through this project. The work they do is evident on the court, and I’m sure we will see the results when these children grow up. This is very encouraging.”
The Kay Motsepe Schools Championship stands as South Africa’s richest youth tournament structure, allocating over R3 million annually across football and netball legacy projects.
