President Ramaphosa declares mourning period to honour David Mabuza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July.

Mabuza, 64, passed away on Thursday following a short illness.

In terms of the State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy Manual of The Presidency, the State Funeral Category 2 is reserved for the Deputy President of the Republic, an Acting President and Former Deputy Presidents.

The State Funeral Category 2 is conducted with prescribed military ceremonial honours.

The funeral of Former Deputy President Mabuza will take place in Mpumalanga.

While preparations unfold, President Ramaphosa has declared that Days of National Mourning be observed from Monday, 07 July 2025, until the evening of Saturday, 12 July.

During this period, the National Flag must be flown at half mast at all flag stations around the country.

President Ramaphosa reiterates his deep condolences to the Mabuza family.

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DECLARES MOURNING PERIOD TO HONOUR THE LATE FORMER DEPUTY PRESIDENT DAVID MABUZA

President @CyrilRamaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025.

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— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) July 6, 2025

Whilst tributes continue to pour in, senior politicians including the first ANC deputy secretary, Nomvula Mokonyane visited the Mabuza family in Barberton Mpumalanga.

Mabuza memorial services will be held in the three regions of the province and other provinces in the country to enable all South Africans to celebrate his life.