South Africa has officially entered an official period of mourning following the death of former Deputy President, David Dabede Mabuza, who passed on last Thursday (July 3).
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the nation will observe Days of National Mourning from today (July 7), until the evening of Saturday (July 12), when Mabuza will be laid to rest with a State Funeral in Mpumalanga.
During this mourning period, all national flags will be flown at half-mast at every flag station across the country, in honour of the 64-year-old statesman who once held the second-highest office in the country.
The Presidency confirmed that Mabuza will be afforded a State Funeral Category 2, which is reserved for sitting or former Deputy Presidents, Acting Presidents, and other senior figures. These funerals include military ceremonial honours as a mark of respect and national gratitude.