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Strictly's Motsi Mabuse in tears with sickening confession after brother's death


Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse opened up about the death of her older brother, as she shared an emotional and heartfelt message on her birthday last year

The South African-born star, who gained fame on Germany's version of Strictly before taking up a judging role on the UK show in 2019, shared her journey alongside her sister Oti Mabuse, who also transitioned from the German to the British series. Motsi and Oti have another sister, PhemeloMotsi continued to explain that racial tensions in South Africa, where she spent her childhood, had an impact on the family as riots began. Neo's suicide came soon after Nelson Mandela's release from prison in 1990, which marked the start of major changes in South Africa, and just months after their sister, Oti, had been born.

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