Tate Makgoe accident

2023 - 3 - 5

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Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe dies in car accident (South African Government News Agency)

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.

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'Gifted but humble': Tributes pour in for Free State education MEC ... (Citizen)

'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.

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Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe and bodyguard killed after ... (News24)

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.

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Free State education MEC Tate Makgoe dies in car crash (Business Day)

Makgoe's spokesperson Sello Dithebe confirmed the incident. “The Free State emergency services crews responded to an accident outside Winburg on the N1 at about ...

Vibrant and politically conscious, Makgoe was always aware of the delicate and volatile political landscape in the country owing to the draconian apartheid policies,” said Dukwana. He later obtained a BCom honours from the University of the Free State (UFS) and a master’s in business leadership from Unisa. “When I was appointed minister of basic education, he was also appointed MEC of education in the Free State and has been in the position ever since. The success of the province in education can be attributed mainly to his leadership, dedication, understanding of the sector and the innovation which has yielded great results. On arrival they found a light motor vehicle that collided with two cows and three occupants were trapped inside it. Vibrant and politically conscious, Makgoe was always aware of the delicate and volatile political landscape in the country

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KZN MEC offers condolences after accident claims the life of Free ... (Independent Online)

An accident claimed the lives of Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe and his protector on Sunday morning. KZN Education MEC Mbali Frazer offered her ...

“It is a sad day for the people of the Free State and the entire nation. Tate Makgoe and one Male Protector,” said Dithebe. “They used the jaws of life to free the occupants and unfortunately, two were declared dead on the scene -- MEC for Education Mr.

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Free State education MEC Tate Makgoe killed in car crash (DispatchLIVE)

In a brief statement, Tate's spokesperson Sello Dithebe confirmed the incident. “The Free State emergency services crews responded to an accident outside ...

“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. “The one male driver of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Winburg Hospital for stabilisation, for later transportation to Bloemfontein,” Dithebe said. Free State education MEC Tate Makgoe and one of his protectors were killed in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning when the car they were driving collided with two cows.

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Free State MEC Tate Makgoe dies in car accident (NNN)

The Free State MEC for Education, Pule Herbet Isak Tate Makgoe, died in a car accident along with his protector on the N1 outside Winburg in Free State.

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Mourners gather after Free State Education MEC and bodyguard ... (Daily Maverick)

Mourners streamed into the family home of Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe on Sunday 5 March after the MEC and one of his bodyguards were killed in a ...

He was also a member of the Executive Committee of Council in his second term. “Through continued collaboration and under his leadership, the Free State reclaimed its top spot in the National Senior Certificate examination results in 2019 and has maintained it to date. In a statement by the presidency, Cyril Ramaphosa said he was deeply saddened by the deaths. The jaws of life were used to free them. Dukwana said Makgoe was on his way back from a meeting in Johannesburg. One of his bodyguards, Vuyo Mdi, also died in the crash.

Government sends condolences to MEC Tate Makgoe's family ... (South African Government)

Government also sends its condolences to the family of Warrant officer Piet Mdi, who also tragically passed away in the accident. He served as MEC's Makgoe's ...

He later obtained an Honours degree in Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Free State and a Master’s degree in Business Leadership from UNISA. As such, part of the focus of his strategy to improve education sector in the Free State was on rural and township-based schools. He has served in various portfolios as a Member of Free State Executive Council since 1994 and was appointed in 2009 as Free State education MEC.

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