The South African skipper, Temba Bavuma is set to lead the Proteas in upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and tri series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa.He is one of the finest leaders to emerge out of the African continent. This article is however not about the professional success of the South African captain. Here, we focus on his personal life. Temba Bavuma is married to Phila Lobi. The couple were in a relationship for a long time before finally deciding to get married in 2018. Let’s discuss about their married life and Phila Lobi’s personal and professional information.

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Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi’s Wedding
Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi married on 26 August 2018 in Franschhoek region in the Western Cape. The wedding was held at a picturesque location. Photos from their wedding ceremony was shared by the couple on their social media accounts.
How did Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi Met
Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi knew each other for three years before they got married. How they met is not publicly known.
Phila Lobi Age
Temba Bavuma’s wife, Phila Lobi was born on 15 June 1990 in South Africa’s Johannesburg. She is 34 years old as of January 2025.

Phila Lobi’s Parents, Siblings and Education
Not much is known about the parents of Temba Bavuma’s wife, Phila Lobi. She has two siblings- a sister and a brother. Phila studied at an all girls school called St. Mary’s School. There have been multiple reports claiming that she was very involved in extracurricular activies like dancing, drama and more.
Phila Lobi and Temba Bavuma’s Son
Phila Lobi and Temba Bavuma are proud parents of their son, Lihle. Their young one was born on 30 September 2023. Bavuma recently uploaded a picture on Instagram with his son on 30th September 2024 to celebrate Lihle’s first birthday.

Phila Lobi’s Occupation
Phila Lobi began her career as a marketing manager at a real estate company in Johannesburg, where she worked for four years. In 2016, she started Lobi Properties, a real estate agency focused on luxury homes in Johannesburg and Cape Town. As CEO, she made it one of the top agencies in South Africa. Phila is also a philanthropist and started the Phila Lobi Foundation in 2018 to support education, health, and women’s empowerment for underprivileged families.
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Phila Lobi Instagram
Temba Bavuma’s wife, Phila Lobi has a private Instagram account with 340 followers. Her Instagram username is pb_bp_pb.
Temba Bavuma Wife FAQs
1- Who is Temba Bavuma’s wife?
Phila Lobi is the wife of Temba Bavuma.
2- When did Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi marry?
Temba Bavuma and Phila Lobi married on 26 August 2018.
3- What does Phila Lobi do?
She runs the Phila Lobi Foundation.