Ramaphosa Skipping Mabuza’s Burial Was Indicative of Their Strained Relationship

South Africa: Mpumalanga Mourns Former Deputy President David Mabuza

South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David 'DD' Mabuza, who was laid to rest at a family burial site in Barberton, Mpumalanga on Saturday.

Ramaphosa skipping Mabuza’s burial was indicative of their strained relationship

Malema Rejects Mabuza’s Dying Wish to Rejoin ANC, Calls Party “Criminal Syndicate”

EFF leader Julius Malema stirred controversy at David Mabuza’s funeral by publicly rejecting the late deputy president’s final political request – that he rejoin the ANC to help rebuild the party. In a fiery eulogy that disrupted the somber mood, Malema branded the ANC as “a criminal syndicate and cartel that exists to steal,” declaring he would never return to the party he once led as youth leader. His remarks divided mourners at the Mpumalanga…