PA’s NC chairperson dies in car crash between Williston, Fraserburg

The Patriotic Alliance’s (PA) Northern Cape Chairperson, Anthony Mietas, has died in a car crash on the R353 between Williston and Fraserburg. The 47-year-old Karoo Highland municipal councillor was found deceased at the crash scene on Sunday night. Police spokesperson Mashays Gamaldien says his passenger was transported to a nearby medical facility. “It is believed that the vehicle rolled before coming to a standstill on its side. The deceased is believed to be from the Karoo Highland Municipality. He was certified deceased by emergency medical personnel and the other injured male was transported to a local hospital in Calvinia for medical treatment.”