Former deputy president David Mabuza was buried in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
More than 3 000 people gathered on Saturday to honour and celebrate the life and legacy of former deputy president David “DD” Mabuza.
“DD was a man of action; a man who was dedicated to unity in action,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said when he delivered the eulogy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the funeral of his former deputy in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
The former deputy president was buried in a private ceremony in Barberton, Mpumalanga.
He died from breathing-related complications on Thursday, 3 July, at a Johannesburg hospital.
Former deputy president David Mabuza died from breathing-related complications on Thursday 3 July at a Johannesburg hospital.
“He made a huge contribution to the development of our democracy and in the preservation of unity within our movement,” Ramaphosa said.
He described Mabuza as dependable, intellectual and resilient.
Former president Thabo Mbeki attended the funeral of former deputy president David Mabuza in Mpumalanga on Saturday.
A host of political and public figures were in Mpumalanga to pay their respects.
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Former president Thabo Mbeki, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, EFF leader Julius Malema and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga attended the funeral.
Actor Israel Matseke Zulu (centre) attended the funeral of former deputy president David Mabuza in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
On Friday, Mabuza’s mentor told News24 that as child, the former deputy president was disciplined and a perfectionist.
“Everything that he did, he wanted to be perfect … He was generous. He didn’t want to see people suffering,” Dr Gadi Manzini said.
ANC MP Zweli Mkhize (centre) was also at the funeral of former deputy president David Mabuza on Saturday.
Mabuza was 64 at the time of his death.
Paul and Humile Mashatile at the funeral of former deputy president David Mabuza.