BREAKING NEWS: Senior ANC KZN Leader Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba Dies in Tragic Road Accident
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal – The political community in KwaZulu-Natal is in shock following the death of senior ANC leader Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba (44), who died in a road accident on Saturday morning.
Reports indicate that Dr. Mahlaba was jogging along Allen Street in Newcastle when he was struck by a vehicle. He was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have opened a culpable homicide case as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dr. Mahlaba served in several key leadership roles, including as a former MEC in the KwaZulu-Natal government, a member of the ANC Provincial Task Team, and former Mayor of Newcastle.
Political leaders and parties across the spectrum have expressed shock and extended condolences to his family and colleagues, describing his death as a major loss to public service in the province.
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