Big Brother Mzansi housemate Rethabile Potsane

Big Brother Mzansi housemate Rethabile Potsane, affectionately known as Dinky Bliss, reportedly passed on at the age of 29.

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Entertainment Commentator Kgopolo “Phil” Mphela announced the news on Twitter. It is not yet clear what the cause of her death was.


In a released statement by the family, Dinky is said to have passed on during the early hours of today, 13 November, at the Hillbrow Clinic.


“More details will follow in due course. At the moment, the family is still shocked and grieving,” read the statement.

1. DINKY BLISS WAS BORN IN DURBAN

Dinky Bliss was born Rethabile Potsane in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, raised in Welkom, Free State and based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

2. SHE WAS A BUSINESSWOMAN

The former Big Brother Mzansi contestant was a businesswoman and a fashion-loving person.

3. SHE WAS MARRIED

In August this year, Dinky Bliss celebrated seven years of marriage with her Nigerian prince.

DINKY ON BIG BROTHER MZANSI

Dinky has been described as someone that had a vibe and brought fun to the Big Brother house.

When she joined the competition, Mzansi Magic said she was a fashion-loving and bubbly businesswoman that described herself as bold, ambitious and passionate.

“She is ‘loud and proud and believes she can transform people’s moods and lift their spirits when she is around. She enjoys socialising and vibing. She shoots straight from the hip and says she’s constantly evolving and learning,” the broadcaster said.

‘WE MISSED HER CRY’

Tweeps have been sending their condolences messages, with some wondering what happened.

“This is shocking. She wanted to be on Big Brother so bad and when she finally got her dream fulfilled, she passes on 😞. This is so heartbreaking. She was looking forward to her spiritual journey few weeks ago. Her cry was too loud but we just missed it 😭😩,” says @MaabuleM.

“I really wanna know what happened yoh💔😭I just watched her live on fb few days ago and she was encouraging people to audition for bbtitans….i was really looking forward to watching more of her lives because she was so full of positive energy,” says @leboooo12.