Former Deputy President of South Africa, David Dabede Mabuza, has passed away at the age of 64, as confirmed by ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on 3 July 2025. Mbalula described Mabuza as a patriot, freedom fighter, and leader who served with humility and conviction, dedicating his life to the service of South Africans from the struggle against apartheid to his leadership roles.
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of former Deputy President of the Republic and stalwart of our movement, Comrade David Dabede Mabuza. 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. On behalf of the African National Congress, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, comrades, and the people of South Africa. We have lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a leader who served with humility and conviction. May his soul rest in peace, and may we honour his legacy by continuing the work of building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, and prosperous South Africa.
