CAPE TOWN - He was known as 'The Cat' for his political comebacks and quiet influence.
David Dabede Mabuza has taken his final bow at just 64.
The former Deputy President leaves behind a legacy that is as complex as it is consequential.
Cosatu has paid tribute to Mabuza, remembering his early days as a founding member of SADTU and his decades of service to the country.
But as tributes continue to pour in, questions linger around his complex legacy, marked by political loyalty and controversy.
Cosatu’s Matthew Parks reflects on the life and times of DD Mabuza.