In a solemn and deeply moving moment, the South African flag was ceremonially handed over to the family of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza — a final salute to a life spent in service to the nation.
The gesture, steeped in national tradition and reverence, formed the emotional climax of Mabuza’s funeral proceedings in Mpumalanga. As the flag was gently folded and presented to his loved ones, silence fell over the crowd, honouring the weight of the moment and the legacy of the man it symbolised.
This poignant act marked South Africa’s final tribute to Mabuza — a figure whose political journey, from rural schoolteacher to one of the highest offices in the land, left a complex but undeniable imprint on the country’s history.
The flag handover is more than ceremony; it is a statement of gratitude, respect, and remembrance. In that quiet, powerful exchange, the nation said goodbye — not just to a leader, but to a son of the soil who served until the end.
