Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa escaped unharmed from a car accident on Sunday afternoon while travelling from North West to Gauteng.
News24 understands that Ramokgopa had been canvassing for ANC votes in the province ahead of the 29 May general elections.
On Sunday morning, Ramokgopa attended a church service at the African Apostolic Church in Mareetsane village under the governing party's banner.