The death of popular content creator and social media personality Mpho Netshinombelo, widely known as “The Gyad”, has reverberated not only through the Vhembe district, but across the country.
Netshinombelo (27), from Tshikota village, died after being struck by a vehicle 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 Netshinombelo. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel declared him dead at the scene.
Makhado police have opened a culpable homicide case docket, and investigations are under way to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Godfrey Muneri, on 082 944 2286.
Further details are expected to emerge as investigations continue.