By Thapelo Molefe
Thousands of people bid farewell to former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza in an emotional state funeral in Mbombela on Saturday.
The service brought together citizens, political leaders, diplomats, church figures and traditional leaders all united in honouring a man remembered as humble, loyal and deeply connected to the people.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the official eulogy, described Mabuza as a unifier in troubled times, who made a huge contribution in the journey to a democratic South Africa.
“David Mabuza, DD as he was fondly known, was a revered leader not only in his home province of Mpumalanga, but throughout the country,” Ramaphosa told the mourners.
“It is as a servant of the people for which our departed leader and comrade will be best known and for which he will be forever remembered.”
The president described Mabuza as a dependable and committed leader, who understood responsibility
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