{"id":15091,"date":"2025-07-10T09:01:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T07:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=15091"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:17:40","slug":"david-mabuza-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/david-mabuza-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"Mabuza\u2019s Final Journey: Funeral to Be Held This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The nation prepares to bid farewell to David Mabuza, former Deputy President of South Africa, whose funeral is scheduled for this weekend. This article provides a factual and informative overview of the funeral arrangements, key details, and relevant protocols surrounding the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/deputy-president-dd-mabuza-state-funeral\/\">Ramaphosa to Honour Former Deputy President DD Mabuza with State Funeral<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funeral-date-and-venue\">Funeral Date and Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David Mabuza\u2019s funeral will take place on Saturday, 12 July 2025. Officials and the family will hold the funeral at Barberton in Mpumalanga on Saturday, followed by a state funeral Category 2 service at Ho\u00ebrskool Bergvlam in Mbombela. The family opted for a private send-off, which led the organisers to choose the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-783346359\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funeral-programme-and-protocols\">Funeral Programme and Protocols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various political figures and community leaders are expected to deliver eulogies. The event will observe all necessary health and safety protocols, including crowd management measures to ensure a respectful and orderly farewell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-mourning-and-public-participation\">National Mourning and Public Participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African government has declared a period of national mourning coinciding with the funeral day. Government buildings will fly flags at half-mast as a mark of respect. Officials encourage citizens to participate in commemorations and observe moments of silence in honour of Mabuza\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-237574630\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-on-david-mabuza\">Background on David Mabuza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David Mabuza served as Deputy President from 2018 to 2024 and was a prominent figure in South African politics. His contributions to the country included efforts to promote social cohesion and economic development. Mabuza\u2019s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in the nation\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-media-coverage\">Media Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>National television and radio stations will broadcast the funeral live to allow those who cannot attend in person to participate virtually. Media outlets will provide continuous updates before, during, and after the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/final-tribute-plans-for-david-mabuza\/\">Final Tribute Plans for David Mabuza Unveiled<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-319111278\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-farewell\">Final Farewell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>David Mabuza\u2019s funeral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcnews.com\/sabcnews\/mabuzas-funeral-to-be-held-in-barbeton-on-saturday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this weekend<\/a> represents a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepresidency.gov.za\/president-ramaphosa-declares-mourning-period-honour-late-former-deputy-president-david-mabuza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moment of national reflection<\/a> and remembrance. The government and community leaders have made extensive arrangements to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcnews.com\/sabcnews\/president-ramaphosa-declares-mourning-period-to-honour-david-mabuza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honour his memory<\/a> with dignity and respect. Officials advise citizens to stay informed through official channels and to participate in the mourning process safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"David Mabuza | Remembering the former deputy president\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RHSRzqiNf_4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RHSRzqiNf_4?si=etZidBktrVOeP4JJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nation prepares to bid farewell to David Mabuza, former Deputy President of South Africa, whose funeral is scheduled for this weekend. 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