MBOMBELA- President Cyril Ramaphosa’s eulogy highlighted some of late former Deputy President’s traits.
Among them was his commitment in bringing people together from his days as premier in the province.
“He was committed to unifying the different people of the Land of the Rising Sun: emaSwati, amaNdebele, baPedi, maPulana, Indian, coloured and white.
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In death, he has once again brought us all together across many nations and continents to mourn, to pay homage, to remember and to fondly reminisce,” Ramaphosa told mourners.
He said in his eternal sleep, he is demonstrating that many differences along political party and racial lines and the numerous disputes there may be, those are eclipsed by shared desire to follow his lead in building a just, equitable and caring society.
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“He stood firm for the unity of his movement, the ANC, and it was his lifelong dream to see a strong, united ANC.
David Mabuza leaves behind a legacy of someone who sought to ensure that the centre held.
He played a key role in maintaining balance in deeply divided political times,” said Ramaphosa.
Mabuza’s official ceremony took place today in Mbombela and was laid to his final resting place at his home in Barberton.
