Well-known social media influencer Moses ‘Lady Mo’ Sibiya has been identified as the victim who died in a head-on collision near the MRTT on July 4, 2025[1][4]. The accident involved a Kia Picanto and a minibus taxi. According to authorities, five passengers in the Kia sustained injuries and were treated at the scene before being transported to the hospital. Sibiya, who was the driver, was declared dead at the scene[1][3].
The taxi driver, who was alone at the time, sustained critical injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical treatment[1]. The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison confirmed Sibiya’s death and reported that the road was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to attend to the scene, reopening later in the afternoon[1][3].
Sibiya, also known as “Lady Mo,” was a beloved figure in the community, recognized for his social media presence, emceeing at local events, and his burgeoning music career, with a recent single titled “Dumi Dumi Dumi”[1]. In the aftermath of the accident, tributes poured in from friends, fans, and fellow celebrities, with many expressing grief and requesting privacy and respect for the families involved, especially regarding the circulation of accident videos online[3].
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, and details regarding memorial services have yet to be announced[1][3].