Cape Town – Onthatile Chuene, daughter of renowned artist Shebeshxt, was laid to rest on Saturday in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo.
According to The Citizen, the 9-year-old tragically passed away earlier this month, in an accident on the R37 road near Smelters Mine in Limpopo.
The funeral service drew-in a large gathering of friends and family, all united in grieve and support, as reported by The Daily Sun.
Shebeshxt, real name Lehlongonolo Chauke, attended the funeral in a wheelchair, with an intravenous drip and oxygen tank attached to his personnel, they further reported.
Tributes pour in for Onthatile
Fans of Shebeshxt took to social media, to share heartfelt messages and tributes for Onathatile.
Take a look at what they had to say:
The funeral service of Shebeshxt’s daughter, Onthatile Chuene. May her precious soul rest in peace. 🙏🕊️🤍
The pain of losing a child is unimaginable and heart-wrenching. Such a profound loss leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who loved her.
My thoughts and… pic.twitter.com/45081DdKxQ
— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss) June 22, 2024
Rest in peace, Onthatile Chuene. The beloved daughter of Shebeshxt was laid to rest in Lebowakgomo today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shebeshxt and the entire family during this difficult time. May Onthatile’s memory be a blessing to all who knew her. #RIP #Shebeshxt pic.twitter.com/zRYTaItj1D
— Roadstar (@RoadstarThePlug) June 22, 2024
I feel all the pain for this angels mother,siblings (if any) and grandparents… it’s totally heart wrenching 😢for her life to be cut short the way it was …RIP nnana
— K.O🦋🏋♂️ 💐🌞❤️ (@TheeOssy_Oswald) June 22, 2024
I’ve experienced the pain of losing a https://t.co/1FwjowGDcS thoughts and prayers are with Shebeshxt and the Mom during these dark times.Strength to them💔
— Confikgee 🇿🇦 Ⓜ️🫡 (@Mama_KGOTLI) June 22, 2024
My heart breaks for Shebeshxt man. This was not the kinda awakening he needed💔
Rest well sweetheart ❤️— Mihlali 🦋📿 (@NtMihlali) June 22, 2024
Follow African Insider on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Picture: X/@OfficiallShebe_
For more African news, visit Africaninsider.com
Compiled by Lauren Petersen