By OBAKENG MAJE
The Office of the ANC Chief Whip in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), is mourning the death of one of its caucus staff members, Sello Shimmy Moleko.
A staffer (55) who served as Constituency Officer, died in a head-on collision involving his VW Amarok Bakkie and a VW Polo Sedan that occurred on the R503 road between Lichtenburg and Mahikeng around 7:30pm on Sunday evening.
The North West Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Lucas Mothibedi said: “Please note that, the R503 road linking Mahikeng and Lichtenburg is closed. This comes after a head-on collision.
“One of the vehicles has caught fire and the scene is still active. Motorists are advised to use alternative roads. The alternative route is, if you coming from Lichtenburg, please turn at Thusong Hospital and use that road to Mahikeng.”
Mothibedi said those who come from Mahikeng to Lichtenburg, they can either use the same road of Buhrmansdrif or go to Ottoshop and turn right onto R505 to Lichtenburg.
Meanwhile, the ANC Chief Whip at the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Paul Sebegoe said the two vehicles caught fire on impact resulting in the two drivers, who were alone in their respective vehicles succumbing to their injuries at the scene of the horrific accident, near Blaauwbank.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of comrade Shakes Moleko as Sello was affectionately known. His contribution in the coordination of ANC Parliamentary Constituency Offices across the province and the support that he rendered the ANC Provincial Department of Information and Publicity (DIP) was invaluable.
“Moleko who had earlier in the day supported the ANC Easter Church Services Visit programme in Potchefstroom and thereafter proceeded to another in Ottosdal/Letsopa in the Tswaing Sub-District of the ANC Ngaka Modiri Molema Region,” he said.
Sebegoe further said Moleko was on route home when he was involved in the road crash that claimed his life. He added that Moleko who had joined the Office of the ANC Chief Whip in 2009, has left an indelible mark as he leaves behind a legacy of selflessness that characterised his loyal service to the glorious movement and revolutionary life.
“He was like a live wire with a larger-than-life personality, forthright as well as a courageous and devoted cadre that understood the importance of supporting the organization as the only vehicle to change the lives of people.
“His love for the movement, interpersonal skills as well as ability to network as a team player made this revolutionary cadre an indispensable member of the ANC support staff, hence we will be poorer without him because he was one, we could count on,” said Sebegoe.
He said the ANC Caucus deeps its revolutionary banner in honour of Moleko as a patriot and a courageous cadre, who dedicated his life to serving the movement that he loved dearly. Sebegoe said Moleko, who hailed from Itsoseng, but had set up home in Mosiane View in Mahikeng is survived by his wife, son, mother and relatives.
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