Mandla Maseko, selected to be the first black African to go into space, has passed away before realising his dream. A statement issued by his family stated he died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night.
He was an avid member of the Tshwane Legend Bikers Club. In 2014 Maseko became one of 23 people who won a seat on an hour-long sub-orbit trip.
The trip was sponsored by the Apollo Space Academy.
The 30-year-old Soshanguve man went on to train as a private pilot and became a corporal with the SANDF.
Details of his memorial service and funeral will be announced during the course of the week.
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Source: eNCA
