Various political parties have sent their condolences to the family of former President, David Mabuza, and paid tribute to him following his passing on Thursday afternoon.
DD, as he was affectionately known, died earlier today at the age of 64 at a Johannesburg hospital.
He served as the deputy president of the country from 2018 to 2023.
African Christian Democratic Party Deputy President, Wayne Thring, has remembered him as someone who looked beyond political affiliations.
"When I asked a particular question he was unable to answer he responded in writing. He understood the role that we as politicians, and as Members of Parliament had which is holding the executive to account," says Thring.