JOHANNESBURG - Former Newcastle Mayor Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba has died aged 44.
He was struck by a car while jogging this morning.
Mahlaba was serving as a member of the ANC Provincial Task Team and chairperson of committees in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature.
He's also a former Sport, Arts and Culture MEC and ANC provincial Treasurer.
Mahlaba was accused of former ANC Youth League Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa's murder in 2019.
The charges were later dropped after one state witness died while others were unwilling to testify.