Traditional leaders praise work done by David Mabuza
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is among those visiting Mabuza’s home today to console his grieving family following his death on Thursday.
ANC deputy president David Mabuza at the ANC policy conference, on 29 July 2022. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey/EWN.
BARBERTON - Traditional leaders have joined mourners in Barberton, Mpumalanga, to pay tribute to former deputy president David Mabuza, praising his support for customary institutions during his political career.
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is among those visiting Mabuza’s home today to console his grieving family following his death on Thursday.
Contralesa says that as Premier of Mpumalanga, Mabuza ensured traditional leaders were consulted on important government programmes and supported their development.
Contralesa President Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena says Mabuza’s leadership and respect for traditional authorities were remarkable
“For the first time, some of us were able to have cattle, tractors and traditional offices. It’s not surprising when Amakhosi are here in their large numbers from the three districts, who came here after hearing that the giant has fallen.”