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President Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Deputy President David Mabuza
Former deputy president David Mabuza died on Thursday at the age of 64.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to his former deputy president David Mabuza.
In a statement from the presidency, Ramaphosa said Mabuza passed away on Thursday at a hospital following a short illness. He was 64 years of age.
Ramaphosa conveyed his condolences to Mabuza's family.
"On behalf of government and the nation, I offer my profound condolences to the late deputy president's wife, Mrs Mabuza, and their children. I extend my condolences to deputy president Mabuza's friends and the people of Mpumalanga whom he served as Premier from 2009 to 2018, and previously as a Member of the Executive Council of Mpumalanga across a range of portfolios."
He said Mabuza had a deep commitment to the liberation struggle and to the nation's development as an inclusive, prosperous, democratic state.
"We are saddened today by the loss of a leader who was grounded in activism at the early stages of his political career and who came to lead our nation and shape South Africa's engagement with our continental compatriots and the international community in his role as deputy president."
He said Mabuza applied his leadership and mobilisation abilities to his role as the Leader of Government Business in Parliament; leading the South African National Aids Council; coordinating anti-poverty initiatives in the form of Public Employment Programmes, Integrated Service Delivery and Enterprise Development.
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Ramaphosa added that further announcements will be made in due course on memorial arrangements and the honours with which the country will pay its final respects to Mabuza.
IFP president, Velenkosini Hlabisa also conveyed condolences to the Mabuza family and the ANC. "On behalf of the IFP, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Mabuza family, his comrades in the African National Congress (ANC), his friends and colleagues, and to the people of South Africa who mourn the loss of our former deputy president.
"Mr Mabuza was a leader who dedicated his life to the betterment of others. From humble beginnings, he rose to occupy one of the highest offices in the land, carrying with him the hopes of many and a profound sense of duty to his country.
"He served with quiet resolve and a deep commitment to the people of South Africa. In this time of sorrow, we honour his contribution to our democratic journey and to the cause of justice, dignity, and development for all South Africans," Hlabisa said.
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