Kwa Zulu Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison, Bheki Ntuli has died due to Covid-19 related complications.
The ANC in the province confirmed that he passed away in a Durban hospital on Saturday.
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala says MEC Ntuli has been on the frontline, working day in and out in all government efforts to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on citizens.
Details of Ntuli's funeral are yet to be announced.