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.

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.

ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal has extended its condolences following the death of ANC MPL Ntuthuko Mahlaba. The party has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The long-time driver of the Tanzanian Deputy Opposition Leader was discovered dead in a guest house during a work trip. Authorities reported that he was found lying in a pool of blood, and medical pills were also located at the scene, according to The Chanzo.

A road accident on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway near Kamara in Mau Summit resulted in the deaths of six individuals when a 14-seater matatu collided head-on with a truck. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, in the Nyanja area of Kuresoi North Sub-County, according to The Kenya Times.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.