Ratile Mabitsela Recalls Telling Her Kids About Their Father’s Death: “They Wanted Answers”
- Ratile Mabitsela recently spoke in an interview about having had to tell her children that their father had passed away
- Months after losing her estranged husband, the reality TV star recalled the grief and uncomfortable conversations she had with her kids and having to make them understand
- While the pain still lingers, the family appears to be slowly picking up the pieces. Social media supporters sent words of comfort and encouragement to the mother of three
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South African businesswoman and reality TV star Ratile Mabitsela says having to tell her children about their father's death was one of the hardest things she has had to do.
Speaking on fellow Mommy Club star Nozipho Ntshangase's podcast, Life Lately, on Monday, 17 November 2025, Ratile opened up about not only having to make sense of her late hubby Lehlogonolo Mabitsela's death, but also ensuring that their three children understood.
"I remember having to first explain where he is. They could see he's not around, everyone is there except for him, they're told that their dad is no more, and they wanted answers."
While dealing with her own grief, Ratile shared how she explained her husband's death to her eldest son, 10-year-old Thorišo, in the most child-friendly way possible.
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"I remember telling Thori and saying, 'Papa is in heaven, we'll meet him in paradise, probably never again in this life,' and he would ask further questions.'"
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Despite the loss of their husband and father, Ratile and the "Mabitsela Trio" are slowly picking up the pieces and making new memories together.
As for Ratile, who now goes by Ratile Boitumelo Mabotja since their separation, she is "healing in motion" and has returned to the things she truly enjoys: content creation, public speaking, fashion, and pageantry.
Watch Nozipho Ntshangase and Ratile Mabitsela's interview below.
Fans react to Ratile Mabitsela's interview
Heart and hugging emojis flooded the comment section, along with heartfelt messages from supportive fans who were moved by Ratile's candid interview. Read their comments below.
tshedimanana7319 said:
"Oh, Rati, my love. God got you, sending love and light."
ncediwe_gumede posted:
"Ratile will always have my heart."
millicentrapholo520 wrote:
"Love and light to you, mommies."
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nikitaplugs7812 recalled:
"I think of the episode on Mommy Club, the way he cried during the party and how he shook was a bit concerning. The husband was going through it."
nothando_styles said:
"It's always our bundles of joy."
masechaba_vilakazi admired Nozipho Ntshangase and Ratile Mabitsela:
"Two amazing women are the face of grace and resilience. Upwards we go!"
Prince Kaybee shares picture with late mom
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a throwback picture of Prince Kaybee and his late mother.
Days after her tragic passing, the DJ used social media to voice out his grief and expressed how much pain his mom's death had brought.
Fans were moved to tears by Kaybee's touching memorial photo and sent comforting words during his time of grief.
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