Details of David Mabuza’s funeral finalised
Former Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza died on Thursday, 3 July. Here are the latest updates on his funeral plans.
The Republic of South Africa will lay former Deputy President David Mabuza to rest on Saturday, 12 July.
He died at a hospital in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday, 3 July, after suffering from respiratory complications.
DAVID MABUZA TO BE LAID TO REST NEXT SATURDAY
While speaking to journalists in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday, 5 July, Mabuza family spokesperson Desmond Moela confirmed that the family will bury David Mabuza in his home province, Mpumalanga, although they have not yet finalised the exact burial site.
Moela said the family, government, and his party, the African National Congress (ANC), will jointly organise the funeral.
Since news of his passing, politicians have continued to send condolences, with many paying tribute to him and visiting his homes in Johannesburg and Barberton.
CLIMBING THE RANKS
The South African previously reported that the 64-year-old also served as the Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC) from December 2017 to December 2022, and also 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