# KwaZulu-Natal premier, Thami Ntuli, says the passing of Ntuthuko Mahlaba leaves a void that will be deeply felt across government, the provincial legislature, and the broader community. The 44-year-old was killed in a road accident while jogging in Newcastle on Saturday morning. Government spokesperson, Lindelani Mbatha, says Mahlaba served with distinction as a member of the provincial legislature, where he also held the important responsibility of Chairperson of Committees:
Premier Ntuli mourns the passing of Ntuthuko Mahlaba [SOUND]
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