BARBERTON – Former Deputy President David Mabuza will be honored with a State Funeral Category 2, as declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Hoerskool Bergvlam in Mbombela, followed by a private ceremony at his residence in Barberton.
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.
Mabuza family spokesperson, Desmond Moela explained the proceedings stating that the official service will be held at Hoerskool Bergvlam in the City of Mbombela. This will then be followed by a private ceremony where Mabuza will be laid to rest at his home in Barberton.
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“We would like to extend our gratitude to all South Africans for their support and condolences, which have strengthened us during this difficult time. We invite those who wish to pay their last respects to attend the memorial services that will be held in their respective regions. The venues for these services will be announced in due course,” said Moela.
VIDEO: Mabuza family spokesperson, Desmond Moela briefing the media
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, July 10 in all three regions. Venue details will be communicated in due course.
