The heartache of loss weighs heavy on popular sangoma and podcaster, Tumi “Gogo Skhotheni” Motsoeneng, as she prepares to lay her son, Monde Jr Shange, to rest. The young boy, who had spent nearly two years in ICU, passed away on Monday, September 2nd, at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital. A formal statement confirming his death was shared on Tuesday, September 2nd.
As Gogo Skhotheni navigates this painful period, she has released details for Monde Jr’s funeral. The service will be held on Saturday, September 7th, at the House of Tabernacle, located at the corner of Ngwasheng and Masemola Street in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The ceremony will commence at 9:00 AM, after which Monde Jr will be laid to rest at Secunda Cemetery.
In a poignant post, Gogo Skhotheni expressed her deep gratitude for the love and support she’s received. “With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our deepest thanks for the overwhelming messages of comfort and support during this difficult time,” she wrote. She also extended a special thanks to NzouMemorial Tombstones and Induduzo Bespoke Funerals Gauteng for helping make her son’s farewell “truly memorable.”
Fans and friends have flooded her with heartfelt condolences, standing by her side during this emotional time. Despite the sorrow, Gogo Skhotheni’s strength shines through as she prepares to give her son a fitting send-off, remembering him as her “Young King” and beloved son.