South Africa is reeling from the unexpected death of former Deputy President David Mabuza, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 3, after experiencing severe breathing difficulties.
In a solemn statement released by family spokesperson Desmond Moela, it was confirmed that Mabuza died in the emergency room of a Gauteng hospital, where medical teams fought to stabilize him. Despite their efforts, he could not be saved.
The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, with many remembering Mabuza not only as a seasoned political figure but also as a complex and influential player within South Africa’s ruling party structures. Details surrounding the precise cause of his breathing distress have not yet been publicly disclosed, but the suddenness of his passing has left a deep void among colleagues, supporters, and loved ones.
As tributes pour in and questions arise, the country mourns a man whose presence in the political landscape was as impactful as it was controversial — and whose final moments came without warning.
