“Condolences”: St Andrew’s College Pays Tribute to Hoër Landbouskool Marlow Learner After Passing

• St Andrew's College Bloemfontein shared a memorial post on Facebook mourning the passing of Hoër Landbouskool Marlow learner Jonathan Bradfield
• The school expressed its deepest condolences to the Marlow community during what it described as a difficult time
• South Africans flooded the comments with heartfelt messages of support for the Bradfield family

A young learner from Hoër Landbouskool Marlow has died, leaving his school community and many South Africans heartbroken.

St Andrew's College in Bloemfontein shared a memorial post on 4 October 2026 paying tribute to Jonathan Bradfield and extending condolences to Hoër Landbouskool Marlow. The school wrote:

"Our deepest condolences to Hoër Landbouskool Marlow on the passing of Jonathan Bradfield. We are thinking about you during this difficult time."

The post quickly drew an outpouring of grief from people across the country, many of whom did not know Jonathan personally but were deeply moved by the news of such a young life lost.

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South Africans took to the comments to share their sorrow and offer support to the Bradfield family:

Peter McCourt said:

"Rest in Blessed Peace, Jonathan."

Jenny Hall wrote:

"Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rest gently, Jonathan ❤"

Bon Bon Zanekie shared:

"Rip our brother."

MmgeLeano Tau commented:

"It's sooo sad when we lose such young stars... may your soul rest in eternal peace. Condolences to family and friends ❤️💐"

Theresa Van Der Westhuizen said:

"Rest in Peace. My prayers go to your parents and family. That's the saddest part of life for any parent."

Renee Higgs wrote:

"Our hearts are broken for the Bradfield family. Keeping you all in our prayers 💙"

Thonne Brandsel shared:

"Oh Nkosi Yam [Oh my God]... rest in peace, Brother."

Christine King added:

"So tragic. Sending this special family all our love and prayers."

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The circumstances surrounding Jonathan's passing have not been made public. His school community, family, and the broader South African public continue to hold the Bradfield family close in thought and prayer during this painful time.

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Source: Briefly News