Sports minister (Image Via Getty)South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has pushed back against a social media post that claimed to explain the cause of Jayden Adams’ death. The exchange happened on X after the account Sikie4 shared a post saying that Adams had reportedly died after collapsing because of excessive alcohol consumption. McKenzie replied with a short but firm message, rejecting the claim completely. He wrote, “I can absolutely hundred percent tell you that you are wrong. Just stop.” His response came as discussions about Adams’ death continued online, while no official cause of death has been publicly confirmed by authorities.Gayton McKenzie rejects social media claim about Jayden AdamsThe post from Sikie4 claimed that Jayden Adams did not die because of suicide or depression. Instead, it alleged that excessive alcohol consumption caused him to collapse.The post also urged people to take alcohol and drug abuse more seriously. It read in part, “Alcohol abuse is not harmless. It destroys health, families, dreams, and lives. Let’s stop normalising alcohol abuse and start taking it seriously.”Soon after, Gayton McKenzie responded directly underneath the post. Without adding further details, he wrote, “I can absolutely hundred percent tell you that you are wrong. Just stop.”His reply did not explain why the claim was incorrect, but it made his position clear. McKenzie rejected the statement and urged the user to stop sharing it.Separately, McKenzie has also appealed to the public to avoid spreading speculation while the matter is being investigated. According to SABC News, he has asked people to allow the relevant authorities to complete their work before conclusions are drawn.Official cause of Jayden Adams’ death has not been confirmedAs of now, no official statement has confirmed the cause of Jayden Adams’ death. Because of that, different claims have continued to appear on social media. However, none of those claims have been confirmed by investigators or other official sources.According to The Associated Press, police are investigating the death, and authorities have not released an official cause. The report also noted that speculation online has continued despite the lack of confirmed information.McKenzie’s response reflects that concern. Rather than discussing possible reasons behind Adams’ death, he chose to directly reject the social media claim and discourage further speculation.The exchange has drawn attention because it highlights how quickly unverified claims can spread after the death of a public figure. Until investigators release official findings, the cause of Jayden Adams’ death remains unknown.For now, the only confirmed development is McKenzie’s public response on X, where he dismissed the claim made by the Sikie4 account and called for it to stop.