Dr Nkululeko Ntuthuko Mahlaba, a KwaZulu-Natal legislator (MPL), former Newcastle Local Municipality mayor and a former MEC, dies after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle. According to reports, the incident occurs on Saturday morning. The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal announces his death and describes it as a significant loss. The party notes that Mahlaba served for decades as a medical doctor and later as a political leader and public servant, including roles in municipal government and within the province. Other reports confirm that he was hit by a vehicle while jogging and that he was also a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature. The available accounts focus on the circumstances of his death and his public service record, with no additional details provided about the vehicle, the driver, or any investigative or legal outcomes at this stage.