Former Miss Black South Africa Michelle Molatlou is dead

Former Miss Black South Africa, TV presenter and actress Michelle Molatlou has died.

Death

She died yesterday, at a hospital in Blomfontein.

“Michelle was surrounded by lots of love with family and friends.

“She succumbed to her battle with cervical cancer at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein,” Monye said in a statement.

“Michelle was a consummate professional, a loving mother to her two sons, a loving child to her parents, siblings and subsequently a good friend to many.

“She had drawn her inspiration from different people and situations to be the person she was. She was a hard worker and very passionate about charity work and absolutely loved working with the youth,” Monye said.

Career

Molatlou was the last Miss Black South Africa before the pageant was discontinued. This was in 1993.

She consequently rose to become a TV presenter on SABC2’s magazine show Mamepe, and an actress on a number of productions. These included Kgalelo Pelo, In the Name of Love, Mokgonyana Matswale and most recently Generations: The Legacy.

Molatlou made her last big acting appearance on Generations in November last year.

Condolences

Her spokeswoman Gaaratwe Mokhethi commented: “She was a very warm person and very chilled. It’s a major loss to the industry. It’s a very sad day. May the family be comforted.”

Messages of condolence from family and friends thus continue to be pour to the family.

Forever in our hearts.