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David Mabuza, Former South African Deputy President, Dies at 64

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to his former ally ahead of planned ANC memorial services

Former Deputy President of South Africa David Mabuza poses for a photo as he arrives ahead of the inauguration of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa as President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on June 19, 2024. PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Overview

  • David Mabuza died on July 3 at age 64 in hospital, the ANC confirmed, with no cause of death immediately reported.
  • He served as South Africa’s deputy president from 2018 to 2023 after holding the same position in the ANC from 2017 to 2022.
  • Mabuza led Mpumalanga province as premier from 2009 to 2018, establishing the base for his rise to national office.
  • His political support was pivotal to Cyril Ramaphosa’s election as ANC leader in 2017 and subsequent presidency.
  • In a statement, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula lauded his lifelong devotion to public service ahead of memorial arrangements.