African National Congress ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Deputy President David Mabuza as the backbone of many communities.
Mashatile delivered a keynote address at Mabuzas memorial service held at the Phola Sports Field in Masoyi, Mpumalanga, yesterday afternoon.
Mabuza died in a Johannesburg hospital last week at the age of 64.
He will be laid to rest on Saturday.
Mashatile urged ANC leaders to continue Mabuzas legacy as the country reflects on his life.