Motshekga ‘in shock’ following sudden passing of FS Education MEC Makgoe
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says she is in a state of shock following the sudden death of Free Education MEC Tate Makgoe.
MEC Makgoe and his bodyguard were killed in while travelling on the N1 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Paramedics on scene said the car they were travelling in hit two cows outside Winburg.
“I have no words to express my deepest shock at the news of the untimely passing of Comrade Tate,” the minister said in a statement.
“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.
“I am truly saddened by his passing”.
Motshekga described Makgoe’s passing as a huge loss to the education sector.
“Tate was simply the best ever. He contributed immensely not only in Free State education but in the sector generally. He was a very hardworking, highly gifted but humble and respectful to all. A trailblazer of note,” said Motshekga.
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