I still remember the day this American girl arrived at school, so loud, so vivacious, and I just knew we were going to become close friends.

We shared so many special memories, from getting into all kinds of mischief to growing up, becoming adults, and celebrating weddings together.

My heart breaks knowing you are gone, but my only comfort is believing that you are at peace now.

My heart goes out to Wickus, and to the family and friends who loved her so deeply. She was taken far too soon.

Miss you always, my friend. 💔

I am so deeply sad that we have to say goodbye to Megan, who was an extraordinary person and meant so much to all of us. Her warmth, humour and generosity of spirit will always stay with me. I will miss her deeply.  

I remember meeting Megan for the first time when I was at UCT and I had become friends with her high school friends. I remember thinking who is this fun American girl, and how can I be her friend. She was so kind and caring and she welcomed me into her circle. 

Some of my favourite memories of Megan include partying at Oblivion in our 20s, playing 30 seconds at Sarah's house in Obs, Halloween parties at Deco Dance, wine tasting & lunches, my 30th/farewell before I moved to Australia and attending each other's weddings. I also fondly remember our chats about life and travelling the world with a skate board. 

In the last year, I cherish the opportunities I had to chat with her on the phone, our last conversation being on Christmas Eve. Meg's spirit and positive attitude regarding her prognosis was so incredibly brave especially with all that she went through. One of the last things she shared with me, which has given me some comfort is that she said she had lived a really good life, most importantly because she had loved deeply and had been loved back. 

To Megan's family, I'm so sorry that you lost your golden girl. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. 

To Wickus, you were the love of her life and you made her life that extra extraordinary and special. I am so sorry for your deep loss. We are all here for you. 

Rest in peace my dear friend, keep skating that board in your dreams xxx

Apologies this is a long one.

Meg bounced into my Springfield Convent high school classroom one morning; this vivacious, beautiful, ray of sunshine. My life changed that day. I was about to become great friends with a woman who would teach me to always look at the glass half full, to always find joy in the day and not sweat the small stuff.

I remember thinking “an American! This is so cool, I wonder if she was a cheerleader”… turns out she was! We quickly became thick as thieves, spending most afternoons after school at her house listening to music, dancing in her room, watching the very best movies (“Hocus Pocus” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” come to mind) and raiding the kitchen for tins of soup.

Meg’s cousins, Caitlin and Troy soon moved to Cape Town, and I have such lovely memories of us girls together in Meg’s room sharing our hopes and dreams.

When Meg went to Rhodes to study Journalism, I missed her terribly, but relished the many exciting stories from her partying days there. I recall Meg showing me her first year portfolio and I was in awe. I knew this girl was going places! She was so smart and motivated and full of ideas to take to the working world.

After our studies, I moved to the UK, Meg moved back to the States. We chatted about trying to find a way to get her a visa to move to the UK, but fate had other, far better plans, and she moved back to Cape Town… where she met her soulmate, the best man and friend she could have dreamed of…

I’ll never forget the day Meg told us she’d met Wickus. I think we all knew this guy was special from the moment she spoke of him. She fell hard and fast and never looked back. Wickus was calm, quiet and “gorgeous” (Meg’s words). He was the skater boy vibe that made her heart skip a beat. Wickus, you are the most incredible man.

Fast forward a few years, and I’d moved back to Cape Town. I visited Meg and Wickus’s apartment in Vredehoek after work some evenings for a drink, chat and soaking up that beautiful view of Cape Town. We’d spend hours laughing, giving each other advice and talking about our impending engagements and wedding dreams. I love the memories I have of those times. Meg had the best smile!

Even after Meg and Wickus moved to JHB and then back to the USA, and we saw less of each other, my love for my dear friend never flickered. I’ve been so incredibly proud of Meg and Wickus as their careers soared and they achieved so many of their dreams together.

I have so many more moments I’ll cherish forever of my beautiful ray of sunshine Megan.

To Wickus, you are so loved. My heart is with you and we will always be here for you.

To Luke, Zoe, Lia, Caitlin, Troy, David, and the kids, I’m sending all my love.

How lucky we were to know and love Megan x