David Mabuza's funeral details confirmed

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Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa David Mabuza will be laid to rest on Saturday, 12 July.

Mabuza passed away at a hospital in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday, 3 July, after experiencing respiratory problems.

DAVID MABUZA TO BE LAID TO REST NEXT SATURDAY

Speaking to journalists in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday, 5 July, the Mabuza family spokesperson Desmond Moela said Mabuza will be buried in his home province, Mpumalanga, although the final resting place has not yet been confirmed.

Moela said the funeral will be arranged jointly between the family, government and his party the African National Congress (ANC).

Condolences continue to pour in for Mabuza as various politicians have paid tribute to him, with others visiting his homes in Johannesburg and Barberton since his passing was announced.

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