Mabuza’s burial date confirmed

Cape Town – Late former deputy President David Mabuza, who died on Thursday after a brief illness, will be laid to rest on Saturday, 12 July 2025.

His family confirmed the burial date during a media briefing at his home in Barberton, Mpumalanga on Saturday.

“The family has agreed that the funeral of the late deputy president of the Republic of South Africa will take place this coming Saturday on the 12th of July,” family spokesperson Desmond Moela said.

[BREAKING NEWS] David Mabuza’s family spokesperson Desmond Moela confirms that the late former deputy president’s funeral will be on Saturday,12 July.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/qYHdVKBasR

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Friends and political associates have gathered to support the family, who are struggling with the sudden loss.

Moela said that the burial date was set after consultations with the government and the ANC, and further details will be communicated by the state.

Three memorial services are planned for the coming week to honour Mabuza’s legacy.

Meanwhile, ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party is pleased with the funeral arrangements coordinated by its provincial structures in collaboration with Mabuza’s family.

Speaking to the media outside Mabuza’s home after offering her condolences, Mokonyane noted that the national government would, in due course, provide further updates on other logistical aspects of the funeral.

[WATCH] Funeral preparations for former Deputy President David Mabuza are in full swing. ANC first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, who visited the Mabuza family home today, along with other ANC provincial leaders in Mpumalanga, says the provincial structures will… pic.twitter.com/qdM6lbuqwi

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