Ramaphosa to deliver eulogy at David Mabuza's funeral
Mabuza died at a Johannesburg hospital on Thursday, 3 July, and will be laid to rest in Barberton, Mpumalanga.
President Ramaphosa also declared that Mabuza's funeral, which is set to start at 9:00 be conducted in line with the protocols of a State Funeral Category 2.
Condolences have been pouring in for Mabuza since his death was confirmed. Several political parties and their leaders have paid tribute to him and acknowledged his role as a unifier.
The Presidency said Mabuza played a pivotal role as South Africa's Special Envoy to South Sudan, where he facilitated peace efforts and unity agreements.
'A respected unifier, Mabuza dedicated his leadership to improving the lives of those in the most remote and disadvantaged communities. He also played a key role in mobilising the private sector in the national response to HIV and TB.'
As mentioned above, David Mabuza also served as the Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC) from December 2017 to December 2022. Also, he served as a member of Parliament from 2018 until his resignation in 2023.
Before being appointed deputy president, 'DD' held several positions in government including: Premier of Mpumalanga from 2009 to 2018
Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Agriculture and Land Administration from 2008 to 2009 in Mpumalanga
MEC for Roads and Transport from 2007 to 2008
Member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature from 2004 to 2007
Member of Parliament (MP) of the Republic of South Africa from 2001 to 2004
Mpumalanga MEC for Housing from 1999 to 2001
MEC for Education between 1994 and 1998
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