involved in a car accident
3 November 2006
The Free State MEC for Health, Mr Sakhiwo Belot, has recovered sufficiently
to be discharged from hospital this morning, Friday, 3 November 2006. His
driver, Mr MJ Motlhobodi, will be discharged later today. His bodyguard, Mr
Roger Monagham, was discharged yesterday already.
The MEC, his driver and his bodyguard were involved in a motor vehicle
accident on Thursday morning between Brandfort and Theunissen. They were on
their way to Katleho Hospital in Virginia for an official visit.
They were taken to Pelonomi Regional Hospital Trauma (accident and
emergency) unit by ambulance. The MEC has sustained soft tissue injuries. He
was admitted at the trauma ward at Pelonomi for observation.
Enquiries:
Gela Naude
Principal Communication Officer
Tel: (051) 408 1278
Fax: (051) 408 1055
Cell: 082 381 9483
E-mail: naudeg@fshealth.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Health, Free State Provincial Government
3 November 2006