By Selloane Ntshonyane
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is under criticism for announcing the death of former Deputy President David Mabuza on social media before the President or Mabuza’s family had officially done so.
At a memorial service that was held on Thursday, the Mabuza family expressed how hurt and disappointed they are to have known about the death of their family member on the socials.
Mbalula went on to defend himself and said he followed the rules. He said the news had already spread on social media and news publications, Eyewitness News reported.
“From our side as the ANC, we have followed all protocol. I think the entire nation was engulfed the news of his passing, which landed in media houses. Some of the members of the family learnt of his passing through the media network but from our side, protocol was followed,” said Mbalula.
The funeral of former deputy president took place today at Hoerskool Bergvlam in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
Pictured above: Fikile Mbalula
Image Source: @FikileMbalula
