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“During his service as Deputy President of the Republic, Deputy President Mabuza applied his leadership and mobilisation abilities to his role as the Leader of Government Business in Parliament; leading the South African National Aids Council; coordinating anti-poverty initiatives in the form of Public Employment Programmes, Integrated Service Delivery and Enterprise Development,” President Cyril Ramaphosa
Mabuza’s extensive record in public affairs offers valuable insights into leadership. This is particularly so, since his story is part of SA’s post-apartheid journey under the leadership of an African National Congress (ANC) of which he was a member and leader. - Deputy President Paul Mashatile
My deepest condolences to the Mabuza family, to the @MYANC and to the friends and colleagues of former deputy president David Mabuza. We are on this stage of life but for a moment before we too have to hand over our robes and scripts to another generation. - Mmusi Maimane (Build on South Africa (BOSA) leader)
The GOOD Party extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Deputy President David Mabuza. Our thoughts are also with his colleagues in the African National Congress (ANC) as they mourn the loss of a long-serving comrade. - Patricia de Lille (GOOD Party leader)
ActionSA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Former Deputy President, David Mabuza following news of his passing today. - Herman Mashaba (ActionSA party leader)
South Africa has lost a leader who was both pragmatic and driven by purpose. - Velenkosini Hlabisa (Nkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader)
His passing is a great loss to the country. We honor his legacy of public service and his unwaverin commitment to advancing South Africa's developmental agenda. - Cyril Xaba (Mayor of eThekwini Municipality)
Comrade Mabuza dedicated his life to the service of the people of South Africa. 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. - Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General
The Embassy of the State of Palestine extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, David Dabede Mabuza. - Embassy of the State of Palestine - South Africa
Former Deputy President David Mabuza championed South Africa’s fight against HIV&TB with resolve&compassion. @UNAIDS extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, comrades&all SAfricans. - UNAIDS South Africa
SANAC joins the country in mourning the death of its former Chairperson and Deputy President Emeritus David Mabuza. Condolences to the family, friends, comrades and indeed all South Africans. - SANAC Council
Celebrating the life of a fearless leader, former Deputy President David Mabuza. We value his contribution towards building a better Africa. May his soul rest in peace. - Brand SA
