Limpopo is mourning the death of popular content creator and social media personality Mpho “The Gyad” Netshinombelo, who died after being struck by a vehicle. Netshinombelo (27), from Tshikota village, was killed along the Vivo Road outside Louis Trichardt on Thursday morning, 9 April.
According to police, the driver of a Toyota Hilux allegedly lost control of the vehicle before hitting him. Emergency Medical Services declared him dead at the scene. Police in Makhado have opened a culpable homicide case. Investigations are under way to determine the circumstances of the crash.
Netshinombelo’s death has sent shockwaves through the Vhembe district and beyond, where he was widely known for his online content.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Godfrey Muneri, on 082 944 2286. Police say further details will be released as investigations continue.
