President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025.
Deputy President Mabuza, 64, who served as Deputy President between 2018 and 2023 passed away on Thursday following a short illness.
In a statement on Sunday, the Presidency said in terms of the State, Official and Provincial Official Funeral Policy Manual of The Presidency, the State Funeral Category 2 is reserved for the Deputy President of the Republic, an Acting President and Former Deputy Presidents.
The State Funeral Category 2 is conducted with prescribed military ceremonial honours.
“The funeral of Former Deputy President Mabuza will take place in Mpumalanga. Closer details will be announced in the coming days.
“While preparations unfold, President Ramaphosa has declared that days of national mourning be observed from tomorrow, Monday, 07 July 2025, until the evening of Saturday, 12 July.
“During this period, the National Flag must be flown at half mast at all flag stations around the country,” the Presidency said.
President Ramaphosa reiterated his deep condolences to the Mabuza family.
“The President wishes the family strength as they and the nation reflect on the life of a family member, activist, educator, intellectual and leader in government who contributed greatly to the attainment of freedom and development in our society,” the statement read.
This article was originally published on SA Gov News.