Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe Dies Alongside Bodyguard After Their Car Hit Two Cows

• The MEC for the Free State Education department Tate Makgoe died together with his bodyguard on Sunday morning
• The Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana's spokesperson Sello Dithebe confirmed the news of Makgoe's death
• According to reports, emergency responders declared Makgoe and his bodyguard dead on the scene

FREE STATE - The Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe has died. He was 59 years old. Makgoe died alongside his bodyguard when their light motor vehicle hit two cows.

Media reports are saying that the accident happened on the N1 outside Winburg in the early hours of Sunday 5 March.

Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana's office confirms news of Education MEC Tate Makgoe's death

According to SABC News, Premier Mxolisi Dukwana's spokesperson Sello Dithebe said emergency responders arrived at the scene and found a light motor vehicle that had hit two cows.

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The Education MEC Tate Makgoe and his bodyguard were declared dead on the scene. The driver of the vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries and was rushed to Winburg hospital.

Makgoe hailed as a dedicated education enthusiast

eNCA reports that Makgoe, born Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe was a dedicated leader who led the South African Education Department to achieve great results in the past four years.

Western Cape car accident claims 5 lives including two children aged 10 and 11, motorists urged to be vigilant

In other news, Briefly News reported that five people died in a horrific crash on the N1 on Friday 24 February. According to reports, the five included two minors aged 10 and 11.

The accident happened when a light motor vehicle carrying six occupants collided with a haulage truck, killing five people on the spot.

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According to Daily Sun, the Provincial Minister of Mobility in the Western Cape Mr Ricardo Mckenzie issued a statement confirming the incident. Mckenzie said emergency responders said the light motor vehicle carrying six passengers drove straight into the haulage truck. He said:

"Five occupants, including two children aged 10 and 11 were confirmed dead at the scene. The sixth occupant has been transported to the hospital for medical assistance."

Source: Briefly News