Morgan Mentoor: South African Karate Champion’s Family Gives Update on 12 Year Old’s Death
- Morgan Mentoor's family has shared the latest update concerning their son, a few days after taking his own life
- The South African karate champion reportedly passed away at the very young age of 12 in George
- The latest news about the young karate champion gathered different reactions from South Africans on social media
The family of Morgan Mentoor has given a fresh update concerning the death of the young South African karate champion, with condolence messages still pouring in on social media.
Source: Facebook
The 12-year-old reportedly took his own life after winning two gold medals and a silver during a karate tournament, but he is said not to be satisfied with his performance at the event.
Morgan's mother, Gaynor Mentoor, took to social media earlier this week to share memories of what Sundays looked like with her son and how active he was in church matters.
The young karate athlete was confirmed dead a few days ago, and his mother has not stopped posting good things about how lovely her son was while he was alive.
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Mentoor's family's latest update
Morgan's mother took to Facebook once again to inform the public of how they intend to celebrate their son's life by announcing the date of his funeral service, which is set to take place in George. She shared a video of the graphic design showing details of when and where the three services would take place.
Mentoor's family would have a requiem mass on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 19:00 at St. Paul's Anglican Church, while the two funeral services for home and church would be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 and 10:00, respectively.
"🌸🥹 It's Time ❤️," Gaynor Mentoor captioned the details of her son's funeral post on Facebook.
SA reacts to latest update on Morgan
The latest update from his mother about Morgan Mentoor sparked loads of condolences and tribute messages from South Africans on social media.
Source: Facebook
Nicole Constable wrote:
"Oh my, this touched me dearly. My deepest sincere condolences to you and your family 🥺😭❤️."
Yaw Yaw said:
"Wow, Mom Gaynor and Mom Christene, tight hugs, I am crying with you, it hurts."
Laurette Campher commented:
"Mom, I feel so sorry for you from the bottom of my heart. May the good Father wrap you in his arms and carry you in this terribly difficult time. Good luck to you and your family."
Christene Wildeman Bredenkamp shared:
"You cried with me, sister, and now I cry with you because we share the same pain 🙏."
Enid Rhode added:
"Oh Mighty God, please give us strength. My sister, I think of you and your hubby."
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.
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