Ontlametse Phalatse hailed as 'fearless hero'

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 16:33
Share
Ontlametse Phalatse hailed as 'fearless hero'
Ontlametse Phalatse
NATIONAL NEWS - Media personality and motivational speaker Ontlametse Phalatse’s death has been met with sadness on social media, with people hailing her as a hero.

Phalatse died at the age of 18 on Wednesday.

She was one of two South African girls living with the rare genetic disorder, progeria, and was told she would only live until her 14th birthday.

Her family announced her death on Facebook. Up on seeing it, people took to social media platforms to share their memories of her and to pass their condolences to the family.
 

Read more about: Ontlametse Phalatse hero PROGERIA

Back to Top

More Group Editors Publications & Online Platforms

PapersImages
PapersImages
PapersImages
PapersImages
PapersImages
Press Council Fair Logo

Mossel Bay Advertiser proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to enquiries@ombudsman.org.za. Contact the Press Council on 0114843612.

Disclaimers | Contact Us

Copyright 2025 Group Editors Company (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number 1963/002133/07 t/a Mossel Bay Advertiser