Tate Makgoe

One of the male drivers of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Winburg Hospital, for stabilization; for later transportation to ...

He contributed immensely not only in Free State education but in the sector generally. “I have no words to express my deepest shock at the news of the untimely passing of Comrade Tate. It is a tragedy for the family, the province and the country. Makgoe was killed along with his protector on the N1 outside the farming town of Winburg in Free State. The occupants, who were trapped inside the vehicle have since been identified as Makgoe, his bodyguard and driver. “This is heartbreaking and indeed a huge loss to the sector and society as a whole.

In a statement issued early on Sunday morning, spokesperson for premier Mxolisi Dukwana, Palesa Chubisi said the provincial emergency services crew responded to ...

He was sworn in as a member of the Free State Provincial Legislature in May 1994. Born as Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe on 12 May 1963 in Tumahole, Parys, Makgoe had served as the Free State MEC for Education since May 2009. Free State MEC for Education, Tate Makgoe, died in a car accident in the early hours of Sunday morning, the provincial government confirmed.

They had been travelling on the N1 when their car crashed outside Winburg in the early hours of Sunday morning. "On arrival they (paramedics) found a light ...

"They used the jaws of life to free the occupants and unfortunately, two were declared dead on the scene, MEC for Education Tate Makgoe and one male protector. Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe and his bodyguard have been killed in a car crash. Free State Education MEC Makgoe killed in car crash

The MEC and his protector were killed in the crash. The driver of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital.

The driver of the vehicle is being treated in a hospital. The driver of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital. Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe died in a car accident on Sunday morning, 5 March.

Free State Education, MEC Pule Herbert Makgoe, affectionately known as Tate Makgoe and his bodyguard have been killed in a car crash on the N1 outside ...

Makgoe was sworn in as a member of the Free State Provincial Legislature in May 1994. “As the government of Free State we are saddened by his untimely passing and we would like to send our condolences to the family, his wife, and children of our late comrade. We would like to invite all of us to respect the family during this time and afford them space to also to mourn and celebrate this wonderful life,” the Premier said. “He dedicated his whole life in serving and making sure that he turned Free State into a winning province when it comes to education. He has served as the Free State MEC for Education since May 2009. He said that, regrettably, three occupants became trapped inside the vehicle as a result.

The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has described the death of the Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe as a “huge loss” to the nation's education ...

Makgoe became the Education MEC in May 2009. He exemplified the excellence of our country’s public schooling system.” The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has described the death of the Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe as a “huge loss” to the nation’s education sector.

'Big blow for the country' – Free State premier Mxolisi Dukwana described Education MEC Tate Makgoe as a selfless servant of the people.

“This is a massive loss not only to his family and the Free State Province but a loss to the entire country. “Cde Tate Makgoe dedicated his whole life to fighting for the freedom of the oppressed masses of this country from a very young age and he was a leading figure in our struggle in the Free State. “When I was appointed Basic Education minister, he was also appointed MEC for Education in the Free State and has been in the position since,” Motshekga said in a statement. “This is indeed a big blow to the Free State province and the entire country. He said Makgoe turned the Free State into a winning province through his work and leadership in the Education department. “We would also like to extend our condolences to the people of the Free State, the country at large as well as the education sector,” said Dukwana.

Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe, 59, and his bodyguard, Warrant Officer Vuyo Mdi, died in a car crash on the N1, outside Winburg, in the early hours of ...

He later took on the role of Chair of Chairs in the Free State legislature, between 2001 and 2004. "Tate was simply the best ever. That is why he insisted [on] driving in the early hours for him to be here," he said. I am saddened by his passing." "Free State emergency services crews responded to an accident outside Winburg on the N1 at about 01:30. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce honours degree from the University of the Free State and later, a Master's degree in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa.