The death of Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane’s mother has deeply touched the hearts of many in Mzansi.
Her sudden death comes barely 7 months after her son Tebello and his lifelong friend AKA were gunned down in Durban.
Tebello died on the 10th of February in a shooting incident that also claimed the life of AKA, just outside Wish Restaurant.
Tebello Tibz Motsoane Mother’s Death
According to Zimoja, Tebello Motsoane’s mother, Ryhab Niniwe Motsoane died on the 5th of October 2023. She was 77 years old.
Ryhab was reportedly buried over the past weekend.
According to a relative who spoke anonymously, Tebello’s mother died of a broken heart. The tragic death of her son greatly affected her health. Apparently, Tebello was her only child, and their bond was incredibly strong.
“You can imagine the void he left, after he was brutally murdered… her health took a dive. She has been reunited with her beloved son. It is sad for us as friends and family,” a relative said.
Another source revealed that Tebello was the centre of his mother’s world, and she couldn’t imagine life without him.
“Tibz was her world, and she could not survive without him. Tibzs loved his mom and whenever he would get time off, he would drive to the East Rand to visit her and bring her goodies. Before his untimely death, he was planning a trip for this December for her and other family members,” the source said.
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Condolences Messages Pour in
Following the revelation of Tebello’s mother’s death, condolence messages trickled in on social media. Mzansi sympathized with the Motsoane family.
@FavourIsMyName7;
Sad, sad news. Heartbreak killed her, Tibi was her only child. No mother can withstand such. May her soul rest in peace.
This is so sad, sadly when her husband also passes away, they will have no lineage. So so so sad. Yoh…
@Deartroublegal;
💔 she didn’t even get justice for her son. May her soul Rest In Peace 😥
@UmqheleG;
I’m sure she died of a broken heart.
May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏾🕊️
@Mabongilesi;
Her only son was brutally murdered and she never got justice for that. She just couldn’t handle the pain anymore, Rest well ma. 💔🥺