PHUTI MOSOMANE
Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe has died in a horrific car crash on Sunday morning.
This was confirmed by Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana, who described Makgoe’s passing as a big blow to the provincial government.
“Makgoe improved the overall quality of education. This is a big blow to us, the people of Free State. He became a life-long learner,” Dukwana said.
The Free State Premier said provincial government officials visited the accident scene on Sunday morning.
“It was a horrific accident and two cows were hit,” said Dukwana.
Basic Education Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said Makgoe took education in the province to the highest level since he was appointed MEC for education in 2009.
“We recieved the sad news of his passing.
Mr Simply the best (as he was affectionately known within government corridors) really wanted every child to succeed. He loved economics and would at times
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