She was 28-years-old.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse has told her followers that her niece has passed away.
Taking to Instagram, Oti shared a series of photos of Tlhogi, and said that she is “shattered inside”.
The dancer and TV personality wrote: “How is this the last time I would hold you in my arms. I am so shattered inside I can’t even begin to describe the pain.”
She continued: “This is not how this was supposed to go. We had plans together, travel the world and dance on a beach in Jamaica for my birthday.”
Oti then shared some memories of Tlhogi, writing: “I used to fetch you everyday from crèche, swimming, chess since we were 8.
“You were only 28 yet the kindest, sweetest human being in my life! I’ve lost my niece, my little sister, my best friend.
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“Life dealt you the harshest card but you always chose to win, you always fought to come out the other side above it all with a smile on your face.
“I love you much with all my heart and now you’re gone and I feel lost in more ways than one to a pain I’ve never felt before. I’m still calling you and texting you trying to understand – how? Why? May you rest in peace and power.”
Oti then finished by asking Tlhogi to say hello to other loved ones that she has lost.
She wrote: “Say hi to Koko, Abuti Neo Le Malume Tshepo. I promise to take care of Sesi, Nanikie and Mpho for you x.”
Oti was met with messages of condolences from many of her famous friends.
Alexandra Burke wrote: “Sending you love my darling I’m so sorry for your loss xxx.”
Dianne Buswell commented: “I’m sorry for your loss oti xxxxx sending lots of love.”
