Former ‘Idols SA’ Star Brenden Praise Remembers His Mom on Her Death Anniversary

• South African singer Brenden Praise recently remembered his late mother on her death anniversary
• The former Idols SA star shared several pictures of the memories he created with his mom when she was still alive on social media
• Brenden Praise further paired their pictures with a heartfelt message to his late birthgiver

It has been a year since the South African singer and songwriter Brendan Praise lost his mother, and he decided to remember her loving memory on the day she passed on.

On Tuesday, 9 September 2025, the former Idols SA contestant marked his mother's death anniversary a year after he and his lovely wife, Mpoomy Ledwaba, announced the passing of the matriarch.

In an Instagram post he shared, Brenden posted pictures of some of the memories he had created with his mom before she died on his Instagram page and captioned them:

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"365 days have passed, and not a single one has felt complete. Every day, the lack of Presence becomes more apparent. I miss you and I love you."

See the post below:

On Tuesday, 10 September 2024, Briefly News had previously reported that Brenden Praise's wife, Mpoomy Ledwaba, shared the news of the passing of her mother-in-law, Debra N Ledwaba, on her Instagram page.

Mpoomy, who previously penned a sweet birthday message for her hubby in February 2025, also explained how she fought a good fight before she departed from this earth, and that they will always miss and remember her.

She had said:

"It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our mother. Mama left us in the early hours of Sunday, 8 September. She fought a long and good fight and even in the midst of pain brought laughter and smiles to her family. She is safe in the arms of her Father. Thank you for all your love, calls and care. Details regarding services and the funeral will be shared."

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Netizens react to Brend Praise's tribute to his mother

Shortly after the star shared his tribute on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages. Here's what they had to say:

shanduqueen said:

"I wish I’d taken more pics with my late mom because pictures are all I have now. I’m sorry for your loss."

anele.prbossbabe wrote:

"Sending you and your family lots of love. I can’t say it gets better, but you do become stronger."

loisdjduplessis commented:

"Sending love your way Brenden."

remofilwesetshedi_ responded:

"Her contagious laughter is so audible through these pictures."

remofilwekm replied:

"Must be tough. Sorry Brenden. May her memory live on."

terrific_mt shared:

"Sorry for your loss Brenden. Strength and light to you and your family"

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Source: Briefly News