#Newcastle

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.

Two people have died in a head-on collision involving two VW Polo vehicles near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, according to IOL. This incident marks another tragic event on the province's roads.

Six people were killed in a crash on the R34 in Newcastle, according to the Road Traffic Inspectorate. The incident involved a collision that caused one of the vehicles to burst into flames upon impact.

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.

Arsenal is set to begin its Premier League title defense against promoted team Coventry on August 21, 2026. Additionally, Liverpool will face Newcastle in the opening week of the 2026/27 Premier League season, according to Vanguard Sports.