The first South African minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa escaped death this weekend after being involved in a car accident with two of his security.
Kgosientsho was traveling from the North West to Gauteng after attending a church service at the African Apostolic Church in Mareetsane village, outside Mafikeng. The Presidency spokesperson Tsakane Khambane confirmed the news. “Dr. Kgosientsho “Sputla” Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity, was involved in an accident on 14 April 2024 while traveling from the North West Province to Gauteng,” Tsakane said. “The accident involved the car the Minister was being driven in with two protectors and another vehicle.”
The minister and his team received a medical examination. “The minister is doing well and has expressed his heartfelt and sincere wishes for a speedy and optimal recovery to those injured in the accident,” Tsakane further stated. “He also sends best wishes to all individuals affected by the incident.”
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