‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Stars Motsi and Oti Mabuse Devastated After Brother’s Suicide
Family Tragedy Strictly Come Dancing stars Motsi and Oti Mabuse suffered an immense family tragedy when their brother took his own life. Sisters Motsi, 41 and Oti, 32, were left devastated after their half-brother Neo took his own life at the age of 18 while they were growing up in the South African township of Mabopane, near the capital, Pretoria. ‘Negative Energy’ Not only did his death leave the whole family distraught, but it also meant the family were shunned by superstitious locals who thought it would bring bad luck to anyone associating with the family. Speaking to the Mirror about the tragedy previously, Motsi had said: “He killed himself with poison. And because the people of Africa are very religious and superstitious, something bad arose in our neighbourhood. With the suicide of Neo, our family was seen as one where there was a negative energy. Because of this rumour, […]
