Former Deputy President David Mabuza died in hospital on Thursday at the age of 64. Mabuza served as Deputy President under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa’s first term.
ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, confirmed the news and extended his condolences to the Mabuza family.
“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."
He said 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,” he said.
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