David Mabuza, former deputy president, dies at 64
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Former deputy president David Mabuza dies at 64
Former deputy president David Mabuza has died. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed his death on X (formerly Twitter).
He said: 'It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of former Deputy President of the Republic and stalwart of our movement, Comrade David Dabede Mabuza.
'Comrade Mabuza dedicated his life to the service of the people of South Africa. From his days in the struggle against apartheid to his leadership as Premier of Mpumalanga and later as Deputy President, he was a committed cadre who carried the values of unity, discipline, and transformation,' Mbalula said.
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