Cape Town – DJ and sangoma Tumi “Gogo Skhotheni” Motsoeneng and her estranged husband are mourning the loss of their three-year-old son, Monde Jr Shange, who passed away on Monday afternoon at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital.
The couple shared the news on Tuesday and requested privacy during this difficult time.
“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Monde Jr Shange. Monde Jr departed this life at 15.00 on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital.
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“We ask for your understanding and compassion in giving them the space they need during this difficult time of grieving,” they said in a statement on Instagram.
According to The Citizen, Monde Jr had faced significant health challenges since birth, including being born prematurely at seven months and requiring surgeries due to a missing tube for food intake, which left him dependent on a feeding machine.
Despite these struggles, Gogo Skhotheni often expressed her deep connection to her son, even getting a tattoo of him in December to honour his ongoing battle.
As they grieve their loss, they draw comfort from Psalm 23:4, seeking solace in their faith amid their sorrow.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
