Riky Rick

The late Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado.
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Andile Mpisane pays tribute to ‘uncle’ Riky Rick

Tributes have streamed in from the sporting world following confirmation that Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado tragically took his life.

Riky Rick

The late Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado.
Photo: Getty Images

Tributes streamed in following confirmation – as reported by The South African website on Wednesday – Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado tragically took his life in Johannesburg.

He was 34.

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He leaves behind his wife Bianca Naidoo and two young children, as well as his mother and five siblings.

From a sporting point of view, Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane and his former team, South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, both paid emotional tributes to the late artist.

Mpisane took to social media to post tribute to Riky Rick

Joining in sending his condolences was Andile Mpisane, the son of South African businesswoman, socialite and owner of DStv Premiership side Royal AM, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize.

Mpisane, a budding rapper himself, and “MaMkhize” are currently in the United States for the Legendz of the Streez tour.

Mpisane took to his Instagram account to post a ‘story’ containing a picture of Riky Rick with ‘RIP’ and three doves as well as ‘Uncle Ricky‘ and two more doves.

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