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Heartfelt tributes have flooded social media platforms as the news of Van Rensburg’s, untimely passing sent ripples through her community of friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Rensburg was found dead at her 58-year-old boyfriend’s holiday home in Oyster Bay on April 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As previously reported<\/a>, police in St Francis Bay responded to a complaint on April 20 at about 01:45 in Oyster Bay and upon arrival at the scene found 36-year-old Van Rensburg’s body lying on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy, she had bruises on her body and was declared dead on the scene by EMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johan Van Rensburg, a family member, described Van Rensburg as a cherished “daughter, sister, mother, and friend” on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Her radiant smile and unwavering positivity touched countless lives,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Her light will continue to shine in our hearts forever.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johan further said that details regarding funeral arrangements would be shared soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On April 23, McCarthy said that no arrests were made yet and that the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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