A South African man who was expected to become the first black African in space was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car this weekend.
A South African man who was expected to become the first black African in space was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car on Saturday.
The 30-year-old Maseko, popularly known as “Spaceboy” and “Afronaut,” was one of 23 people who won a seat on the trip to space. “Maseko will be sorely missed." Shabangu said."May Mandla Maseko’s kind and beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.”
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