The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has announced the death of senior leader Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who was struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle. The incident has been confirmed by the party.

Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, the former Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, has passed away, as confirmed in a statement by the African National Congress (ANC) in the region.

Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, the former mayor of Newcastle Local Municipality and KwaZulu-Natal legislator, has died after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle on Saturday morning, according to IOL.

A Build One South Africa (BOSA) candidate was shot dead in Gugulethu, located in the Western Cape, raising concerns about political violence in the region.

The family of a 62-year-old retired Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) officer is calling for prompt investigations into his death, which they claim involved him being beaten and set on fire under unclear circumstances. The deceased, originally from Rabai in Kilifi, had his body released from the mortuary at Coast General Teaching Hospital, according to Kenya News Agency.

The Ad Hoc Committee is set to reconvene in person next week to finalize their report regarding allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A key member of the committee is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission during this session.