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The Herald
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
National mourning period declared for former deputy president DD Mabuza
The national flag will be flown at half-mast from Monday as a mark of respect for the late former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared. Mabuzu, 64, died on Thursday after a short illness. He will be honoured with a state funeral category 2 on Saturday. Ramaphosa has declared that a national mourning period will be observed from Monday until Saturday evening. 'During this period the national flag must be flown at half-mast at all flag stations around the country. President Ramaphosa reiterates his deep condolences to the Mabuza family, ' the Presidency said. 'The president wishes the family strength as they and the nation reflect on the life of a family member, activist, educator, intellectual and leader in government who contributed greatly to the attainment of freedom and development in our society.'
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Uruguay's former leader Jose Mujica, ‘world's poorest president', dies aged 89
Tributes have poured in from across Latin America following the death of Uruguay's former president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica, an ex-guerilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics. Advertisement The 89-year-old – who spent a dozen years behind bars for revolutionary activity – lost his battle against cancer after announcing in January that the disease had spread and he would stop treatment. 'With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend,' Uruguay's current president, Yamandu Orsi, posted on social media. 'Pepe, eternal!' a cyclist shouted out minutes later, while passing government buildings. Mujica earned the moniker 'world's poorest president' during his 2010-2015 presidency for giving away much of his salary to charity and living a simple life on his farm, with his fellow ex-guerilla wife and three-legged dog. Advertisement The government announced three days of national mourning and said his body would be taken to the legislative palace on Wednesday to lie in state.
