Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.
Nquthu: The family of the late former KZN MEC for Public Works and Human Settlements and ANC provincial task team member, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, says there was no foul play in his death, describing it as a tragic accident.
The family shared this on Tuesday during a visit by former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize to the family homestead at kwaGrace village in Nquthu, north of KZN, to convey his condolences. Mahlaba was struck by a vehicle on Saturday morning while jogging along a road in Newcastle. The vehicle, belonging to a furniture shop, was driven by a 29-year-old woman. KZN police have opened a culpable homicide case and are investigating the accident. Mahlaba, a medical doctor, previously served as Mayor of Newcastle before his appointments as MEC.
Port Shepstone: The MEC for KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, has officially handed over a site to the appointed contractor for the construction of a R240-million psychiatric hospital in Port Shepstone.
Meyer handed over the site to the contractor at a public meeting and said the project will create more than 230 jobs for people in the Port Shepstone area, south of KZN.
Umdoni: The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Electronic Engineering and Computer Engineering (EECE) discipline has introduced a new diabetes management device, piloted at the Umdoni Retirement Village.
The Umdoni Diabetes Project aims to help elderly residents remember to take insulin correctly and on time. The first rollout saw ten devices donated to residents. The project was developed by final-year design student Kwanele Dladla, Principal Technician Divesh Maharaj and Professor Tom Walingo.
Pictured above: Former MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure in KZN, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who died after being hit by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle on Saturday morning.
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