By Thapelo Molefe
Former deputy president David Mabuza, who died after a shot illness last week, will be laid to rest in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at Mabuza’s state funeral at Hoërskool Bergvlam in Mbombela. It will be followed by the private burial.
On Thursday, thousands gathered at the Phola Sports Ground near Hazyview for a provincial memorial.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivered the keynote address, describing Mabuza, 64, as “the backbone of the community”.
“He was committed to fighting unity and defeating the demon of factionalism in our organisation,” Mashatile said.
“Comrade Mabuza was dedicated to transformation, aiming to provide basic needs, healthcare and quality services to all citizens especially those in remote areas.
“His good deeds and character overwhelm what we may perceive as his bad side, as others are trying to remind us. We would like to put it on
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