Linda Mkhize Biography: Death, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Songs

Linda Mkhize, known professionally as ProKid (later simply PRO), was a South African rapper and producer who rose to prominence in the mid‑2000s following the release of his debut single “Soweto.”

The song, sung in both English and Soweto vernacular, resonated deeply within township communities and led to a record deal with Gallo Records.

Profile

• Full name: Linda Mkhize
• Nickname: ProKid (later PRO)
• Date of birth: 22 June 1981
• Age: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Soweto (Klipspruit/Diepkloof), South Africa
• State of origin: Gauteng
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Rapper, Producer
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: DJ Citilyts (younger brother)
• Spouse: Tshimollo Mwelase (married 2010–2018)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married (until his passing)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Black South African
• Net worth: $300,000

Early Life and Education

Linda Mkhize was born on 22 June 1981 and would have been 44 years old in 2025 had he still been alive. He was born in Soweto, specifically Klipspruit/Diepkloof, a vibrant township in Gauteng, South Africa.

During his teenage years, he honed his rap skills through local battles and cyphers. He rose to prominence in 2004 by winning an emcee battle on radio station YFM, which led to his signing with Gallo Records.

Personal Life

In 2010, Linda Mkhize married Tshimollo Mwelase and remained married until he died in 2018. They kept a largely private personal life, and there is no public record of his children, diverging from his music career, which was more visible.

Career

Linda Mkhize began rapping in his teens, eventually forming part of the Saudi Western collective. After winning a radio battle in 2004, he recorded the single “Soweto,” which became a breakout hit and secured him a recording contract. His debut album, Heads & Tales, arrived in 2005, followed by DNA in 2006, Dankie San in 2008, and Snakes & Ladders in 2010.

He occasionally dropped the “Kid” from his stage name, later performing simply as PRO. He co-hosted One Mic, a rap battle show on SABC 1, alongside Big Zulu during its run in 2017. Across his career, he was affiliated with labels such as Gallo Records, TS Records, MFE Records, and Ivilik Records.

Net Worth

Linda Mkhize’s net worth was around $300,000 at the time of his death. He accrued his wealth through album sales, live performances, hosting a popular rap battle show, and music production.

Death

Linda Mkhize passed away on 8 August 2018 at age 37, after suffering a severe seizure while visiting a friend in Johannesburg’s central business district.

Initial reports cited seizure complications, with a later family statement indicating bleeding in the pancreas (hemosuccus pancreaticus) as the precise cause.

He was pronounced dead at approximately 20:38 local time. Funeral services were held on 19 August 2018 at West Park Cemetery after a memorial at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus.

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Discography

• Heads & Tales (2005)
• DNA (2006)
• Dankie San (2008)
• Snakes & Ladders (2010)
• Continua (2012)