Michelle Molatlou, a South African actress, television presenter, and former Miss Black South Africa, passed away on December 19, 2017, at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein. She was 44 years old.

Michelle was born and raised in South Africa and had one brother, Kgosi Monye. In 1993, she won the Miss Black South Africa pageant, becoming the last person to win the title before the pageant was discontinued. After her win, she joined SABC2 as a television presenter to host the magazine show Mamepe. She then went on to star in various television serials such as Kgalelo Pelo, In the Name of Love, and Mokgonyana Matswale. However, her most notable television acting came in 2016 through the SABC1 soap opera Generations: The Legacy. In 2017, she worked as the presenter of Mzansi Magic program Lokshin Bioscope movies.

Michelle was also a mother of two sons and was married to businessman Malope Mojapelo from 2006 to 2014. In 2000, she made her film debut in the direct-to-video movie Die Wüstenrose, where she played the role of "Luna". She also appeared in many other direct-to-video films such as Eine Liebe in Afrika, Folge deinem Herzen, Für immer Afrika, and Afrika im Herzen.

Michelle's life came to an end after a long and courageous battle with cervical cancer. She will be remembered as a talented actress, a graceful beauty queen, and a devoted mother. Michelle's contributions to the South African entertainment industry will be greatly missed, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.