12/07/2025
EULOGY | State Funeral Service for the late former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza taking place at Hoërskool Bergvlam, Mbombela, Mpumalanga
“With the passing of a leader of the calibre of David Mabuza, we are left with a void.
In the words of King Solomon in the Book of Proverbs 19:17:
‘Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.’
Mshengu, Shabalala, Ludonga lwaMavuso waNgwane –– indima yakho uyidlalile mnaka.
To the Mabuza and Mnisi families, loved ones, friends and his political family, the ANC, we offer you our heartfelt condolences.
May you find comfort in the knowledge that he gave his all to his movement, to his country and to his people.
To you, my dear brother DD, I am here to bid you farewell.
You walked the path not always lit,
Through the dust of doubt, you did commit.
I worked with you and saw your commitment.
Your voice was not loud, but it was firm and still,
You were able to shape the course with quiet will.
I saw you bear the weight of province and land,
With measured step and steady hand.
Though storms did gather, and winds did sway,
You held the centre night and day.
Now rest, my brother, brave son of the African soil,
Your work is done and complete.
The country remembers you.
Rest in eternal peace, DD.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa
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https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-eulogy-state-funeral-former-deputy-president-david-mabuza
