by staff reporter

Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died; the sad news was announced on Thursday. According to reports, Mabuza who was 64, died at a hospital in Sandton.

He served as deputy president from February 2018 to February 2023.

The former ANC’s National Executive Committee member also served as the Premier of Mpumalanga between 2009 and 2018, throughout the presidency of his former political ally, Jacob Zuma.

Born in Mpumalanga, Mabuza  was a teacher by education, before moving into politics.

He was chairperson of the SADTU, an affiliate of the influential CSATU, from 1988 to 1991.