Mbombela, 11 July 2025 — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the official eulogy at the funeral of former Deputy President David Mabuza, set to take place on Saturday, 12 July 2025, at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga.
The late statesman, who passed away on 3 July at the age of 64, will be accorded a Category 2 State Funeral. The funeral proceedings will begin with a private burial ceremony in Barberton, Mabuza’s hometown, followed by a formal public service at the stadium.
The Presidency has declared a period of national mourning from 7 to 12 July, with flags flying at half-mast across the country in honour of Mabuza’s service to the nation. President Ramaphosa is among several high-ranking officials expected to pay tribute to the former deputy president during the official proceedings.
Mabuza served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2018 to 2021 and was a prominent figure in the African National Congress (ANC), previously holding the position of Premier of Mpumalanga.
Members of the public are expected to gather in large numbers to bid farewell to the influential leader, while government officials, ANC members, and international dignitaries will be in attendance to honour his legacy.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on major platforms, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the political spectrum.
