Kira Meyer: South African Skating Community Mourn Death of Pretoria Schoolgirl

• The South African Skating community have lost a youngster after the death of a schoolgirl was confirmed this weekend
• The Pretoria schoolgirl suffered a heavy injury following an electric scooter accident on Mother's Day and spent days in the ICU
• South Africans and others took to social media to commiserate with the young girl's family, especially the mother

The South African skating community are mourning after Pretoria schoolgirl, Kira Meyer, passed away at the age of 12 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The young girl died a few days after sustaining heavy injury following an electric scooter accident.

The Grade 7 student was rushed by air to Milpark Hospital on Sunday, May 10, 2026, after falling from her electric scooter while wearing a helmet, according to reports from Pretoria Rekord, and spent several days in intensive care.

Medical professionals reportedly declared Kira brain-dead the previous night after assessments by three doctors. The family also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support that sustained them during the ordeal.

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In related news, the rugby community recently lost Corey Graham, who passed away alongside two others in a road accident and former player Russell Nelson, who died in South Africa.

SA skating body statement on Kira's injury

Kira, a student at Laerskool Skuilkrans in Murrayfield, had been spending Mother’s Day with her family when she asked to ride an electric scooter within their residential estate alongside her stepfather.

The exact circumstances of the fall have not been fully established, though medical staff suspect she may have suffered a seizure. Her mother noted that Kira’s older brother had also experienced seizures at a similar age.

The South African Figure Skating Association released a statement when the unfortunate incident happened to Kira on Mother's Day, but they have yet to drop a tribute after her passing.

"On behalf of SAFSA, we ask our skating community to please keep Kira Meyer in your thoughts and prayers following an accident yesterday. Kira is currently in the ICU, and we ask that you keep her and her family close in your hearts during this difficult time," the body's initial statement on the incident reads.

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Meyer's mother announces her passing

Kira's mother, Angelique, took to her Facebook page to confirm the devastating news that her “beloved daughter” passed away at 12:08 on May 16, describing her as an exceptionally loving and compassionate child.

“Rest gently, my dearest Kira, you will always remain in our hearts,” she wrote. She reflected that the 12 years she shared with her daughter had been an immense blessing, adding that her love for Kira would endure “until the end of time.”

In a touching tribute, Angelique recalled how boys from Hoërskool Die Wilgers played a rugby match “with Kira in their hearts” on Saturday morning, giving their all and securing a victory in her honour.

She added that Kira had been eagerly looking forward to starting high school and had greatly enjoyed attending Wilgers’ open day, thanking the school for allowing her to experience that moment, even if only briefly.

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South African joined Angelique on social media to mourn the unfortunate passing of Kira.

Danelle Marais said:

"We continue to pray for your family during this difficult time! 🙏🏻❤️"

Lika Vosloo shared:

"Dearest Angelique Meyer, I am so sorry. I know this doesn't mean much at the moment.... I pray that Heavenly Father will hold you tight through it all... Thinking of you 🙏🙏🙏 Good luck😥❤️"

Charlese Visser reacted:

"May Jesus strengthen you and give you strength, praying and thinking of you 💔."

LouisMarlene Vd Merwe Fourie commented:

"Lord, give the Meyer family the necessary equipment and wisdom to support and hold each other as a family. Also be their Rock and Safe Haven when the tears and the questions become too much. We offer them to you today in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen🙏."

Annalize Du Plessis added:

"Such a bitter pity, Angelique. We continue to carry you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Himself wrap and comfort your entire family in this unimaginably difficult time. 💔🙏🏻"

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SA rugby star dies in Western Cape

Briefly News earlier reported that the rugby community all over the world are mourning the death of a South African union rugby star.

The Mzansi rugby star died at the age of 40 in the Western Cape, with the cause of his death yet to be made public.

Source: Briefly News