Former DP David Mabuza at former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. 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…
File: Professor Barney Pityana Former Black Consciousness Movement leader, Professor Barney Pityana, has told delegates the Azanian People’s Organisation’s (AZAPO) 27th National Congress, in Bloemfontein, that they have the duty to transform the country. The organisation has announced its intention to contest the local government elections next year. Pityana says more should be done to…
FILE | ANC Gauteng Chair Panyaza Lesufi greets former party DP David Mabuza Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he feels orphaned by former Deputy President David Mabuza’s death. Mabuza passed away yesterday at age 64 and served as deputy president from 2018 to 2024 under President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lesufi was one of many state officials…
[File Image] Former Deputy President David Mabuza addresses the Provincial Men’s Parliament in Secunda. African Congress for Transformation (ACT) leader Ace Magashule has paid his respects to former Deputy President David Mabuza, saying his passing was a shock. Mabuza died yesterday at the age of 64. He served as Deputy President from 2018 to 2023…
Former ANC Deputy President, David Mabuza. The African National Congress (ANC) Mpumalanga Executive Committee and the Mabuza family have agreed to hold the former Deputy President David Mabuza’s memorial service next week Thursday. Deputy Provincial Chairperson of the ANC, Speedy Mashilo, says they had fruitful engagements with the family regarding arrangements to have a proper…
Former DP David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. The family of the late Deputy President, David Mabuza has confirmed that his funeral service will be held next week Saturday. The announcement was made at Mabuza’s home in Barberton Mpumalanga on Saturday. The African National Congress (ANC) in Mpumalanga also revealed that…
FILE | President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen greet each other in Parliament President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a scathing attack on Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen for his decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. This comes in the wake of former president Thabo Mbeki’s open letter to Steenhuisen after announcing…
City of Tshwane manager Johann Mettler The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has dismissed the African National Congress’ (ANC) claims that Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler’s appointment was unlawful. Former Tshwane mayor and DA caucus leader Cilliers Brink has defended Mettler’s appointment, stating he was selected for his professional expertise, qualifications, and experience. The African…
[File photo] Late former deputy president David Mabuza and current Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he will remember his late predecessor, David Mabuza, as a leader who consistently advocated for unity. Mashatile spoke to the media after visiting Mabuza’s home in Bryanston, Johannesburg, on Friday. Mashatile says he hopes that African…
South African and Austrian Flags displayed at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, 4 July 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes says Van der Bellen’s visit is aimed at strengthening the…
