Mabuza family accepts ANC’s apology for handling of former deputy president's death announcement
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, however, maintains that he followed ANC protocol when he announced Mabuza’s passing on his personal X account.
The remains of the late former deputy president David Mabuza arrive at his home as his family prepares for his final send-off on Saturday 12 July 2025. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN.
BARBERTON - The family of the late former deputy president David Mabuza has accepted the African National Congress’s (ANC) apology for the manner in which it announced the former deputy president’s passing.
Some family members expressed their disappointment in the party on Thursday, saying they learned about Mabuza’s passing on social media.
READ: Mbalula insists he followed ANC protocol before announcing Mabuza's death on social media
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, however, maintains that he followed ANC protocol when he announced Mabuza’s passing on his personal X account.
Family spokesperson Desmond Moel said, "The family has actually accepted the apology from the chairperson of the anc in Mpumalanga. He indicated that he apologises for having conveyed the message through social media and all that."