Ramaphosa pays tribute to humble Mabuza

He was 'a servant of the people'

- By Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane

President Cyril Ramaphosa painted a portrait of quiet power, unwavering loyalty and rural compassion as he delivered a heartfelt eulogy for former deputy president David Dabede Mabuza at his state funeral yesterday.

Standing before a sea of mourners gathered in three tents and grandstands at Hoërskool Bergvlam in Mbombela, Ramaphosa described Mabuza as “a servant of the people” whose political legacy will be “forever remembered”.

“It is as a servant of the people for which our departed leader and comrade David Dabede Mabuza will be best known and for which he will be forever remembered,” Ramaphosa said.