Although the cause of the death has not been revealed but many of social media users have send their condolences to the star’s father.
Johannes died at the age of 75.
The 30-year-old Venda born defender joined Kaizer Chiefs from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2012 and has made over 250 appearances for the club.
Recall, Erick lost his sister during 2020 and will now have to deal with the grief of losing his father.
Kaizer Chiefs official Twitter account posted the following tweet, “It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Erick Mathoho’s father, Johannes Ntshavheni Mathoho (1945-2021) on Thursday, 7 January. Our prayers go out to the Mathoho family in their time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.”
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Erick Mathoho’s father, Johannes Ntshavheni Mathoho (1945-2021) on Thursday, 7 January. Our prayers go out to the Mathoho family in their time of grief.
May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZWzu9rCLwZ
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 8, 2021