Former South African Deputy President, David Mabuza (64), has died after battling an illness.
Mabuza passed away today (3 July) in Sandton, as reported by Eyewitness News (EWN).
He served as the Deputy President from 2018 to 2021 during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first term in office and was a Member of Parliament from 2018 until his resignation in 2023.
Mabuza grew up in Mpumalanga.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, confirmed his passing on X.
“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.”
“On behalf of the African National Congress, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, comrades, and the people of South Africa. We have lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a leader who served with humility and conviction.”
“May his soul rest in peace, and may we honour his legacy by continuing the work of building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, and prosperous South Africa.”
