South Africa, July 31 -- Untimely passing

Her practice announced the death in a statement on Instagram. "It is with great sadness to announce the untimely passing of Dr Pert. We are heartbroken by this loss.

She was a light to many, and her legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched."

Mathibe built a strong presence on social media, with more than 76,500 followers on Instagram. Her work, particularly in procedures like BBLs, and her visibility online reflected a broader shift in how doctors engage with the public-blending clinical practice with curated digital identities that both inform and influence.

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She was known for her Brazilian Butt Lift procedures which have been cr...