# Former Newcastle mayor Ntuthuko Mahlaba is being laid to rest today at an official provincial funeral in Nkande Village, eNquthu, KwaZulu-Natal. Mahlaba died after being struck by a vehicle while jogging in his hometown last Sunday. A former MEC and ANC Provincial Task Team member, he also held several senior leadership positions within the party. The ANC has described his death as a devastating loss, praising his dedication to public service, community development and the liberation movement.
Former Newcastle mayor Ntuthuko Mahlaba laid to rest