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Ramaphosa declares a State Funeral for former deputy president DD Mabuza,
Ramaphosa declares a State Funeral for former deputy president DD Mabuza,

IOL News

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • IOL News

Ramaphosa declares a State Funeral for former deputy president DD Mabuza,

Forner deputy president David Mabuza. Image: X President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a period of national mourning following the death of former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza, who will also be given a State Funeral. Mabuza, aged 64, died on Thursday, after a long illness. The former deputy president retired from active politics at the end of the first Ramaphosa administration. At the Nasrec 1 ANC elective conference, Mabuza became the kingmaker for Ramaphosa, switching sides at the last minute. He had been widely expected to back Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma before he opted for "unity", as his slate went with Ramaphosa instead. Arguably, Mabuza's actions gave rise to the birth of former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MK Party) - a breakaway party from the ANC's Radical Economic Transformation faction. Mabuza spent much of his time in office sick and for a prolonged period, he spent time in Russia getting medical care after he had been allegedly poisoned. He did return to political life, declaring the Cat is back, but that was not to last long. He did not contest any leadership positions at the Nasrec 2 ANC elective conference in December 2022, leading to Paul Mashatile taking up the position of ANC deputy president and ultimately, the country's deputy president when Mabuza resigned in March 2023. 'In honour of his service to the nation, President Ramaphosa has declared that Mabuza will be accorded a State Funeral Category 2,' according to a statement by the presidency. The funeral will take place on Saturday, 12 July 2025, in Mpumalanga, with further details to be announced in the coming days. According to the State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy Manual, a Category 2 state funeral is reserved for sitting or former Deputy Presidents, Acting Presidents, and certain other high-ranking officials. It includes full military ceremonial honours. To mark the mourning period, the president has instructed that the national flag be flown at half-mast at all government buildings and flag stations across the country from Monday until the evening of Saturday. In his message of condolences, Ramaphosa extended his heartfelt sympathies to the Mabuza family and acknowledged the former deputy president's enduring legacy. 'David Mabuza was not only a family man, but also an activist, educator, intellectual, and public servant who played a key role in our journey toward freedom and national development,' Ramaphosa said. Lastly, the president encouraged South Africans to reflect on Mabuza's contributions during the official mourning period. IOL News

Mabuza's final farewell: Memorial arrangements underway
Mabuza's final farewell: Memorial arrangements underway

The South African

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • The South African

Mabuza's final farewell: Memorial arrangements underway

Memorial arrangements are yet to be announced following the death of former Deputy President David Mabuza. Condolences have poured in for the former Premier and Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of Mpumalanga. Mabuza passed away after a short illness at a Johannesburg hospital on Thursday, 3 July. President Cyril Ramaphosa is among those who have expressed sadness at the news. He extended his condolences to Mabuza's family, friends, and the people of Mpumalanga. Ramaphosa said Mabuza deserves recognition for his deep commitment to the liberation struggle. '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,' said the president. Ramaphosa said that details regarding the official honours with which the country will pay its final respects to Mabuza are still to be announced. According to the Presidency's Official Funeral Policy Manual, a State Funeral Category 2 is designated for former Deputy Presidents. The manual also states that the National Flag shall fly at half-mast throughout the country until the evening of the burial or cremation. Mabuza's political journey began at an early age. He served as secretary of the Azanian Students' Organisation and was later elected chairperson of the National Education Union of South Africa. He also served as co-ordinator of the National Education Crisis Committee and chairperson of the South African Democratic Teachers' Union. Mabuza's political home remained the African National Congress (ANC). During his tenure as the country's deputy president, he chaired the cabinet committees on governance, state capacity and institutional development, as well as justice, crime prevention and security. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news

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