Sad Note: Former Vice President David Mabuza Is Late

Sad Note: Former Vice President David Mabuza Is Late. On yet another sad note, South Africa mourns the loss of a prominent leader. The former Vice President of the country, David Mabuza passed away today, aged 64.

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, is among those who took to social media to share the news. Mbalula spoke highly of Mabuza, who dedicated his life to the service of the people of South Africa. Mbalula, also took us to into Mabuza’s political career, from the apartheid era, to finally becoming a deputy president.

“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.”

“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,” Mbalula said.