Ayanda Thabethe has opened up about her journey to motherhood, revealing that she is expecting her third and final child at the age of 40. She took to Instagram to share stunning maternity pictures alongside a heartfelt message, reflecting on her blessings and the challenges she once thought she might face when it came to having children.
Ayanda revealed that she had previously been told motherhood might not come easily for her. However, after welcoming children at 36 and 37, she is now preparing to welcome her third child at 40.
“I was told motherhood might not come easily. Yet here I am, blessed at 36, 37 and now my last child at 40. Three beautiful reminders that delay is not denial. God's timing is perfect", she wrote.
She concluded her emotional message with the words: “Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD".
The exciting news comes just a month after Ayanda first announced her third pregnancy on 21 September 2026.
She shared a beautiful Instagram post featuring a pink-themed cake, baby shoes and ultrasound pictures, revealing that a baby girl is on the way.
She captioned the announcement, “One More to Adore".
The announcement was met with excitement and congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities.
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Among those celebrating the news were media personalities Bonang Matheba and Londie London, who expressed their happiness in the comments section.
Londie London wrote, “Congrats babe this is tooo cuuute,” while Bonang also sent her congratulations.
For Ayanda, becoming a mother at 36, 37 and now 40 serves as a reminder of her faith and belief that everything happens at the right time! Her story also offers an encouraging message to women who may be facing uncertainty or delays in their own journeys to motherhood.
