
CAPE TOWN - Deputy President David Mabuza met with the leaders of opposition parties on Tuesday and encouraged them to "join hands in ensuring a pleasant and befitting send off for Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela", the presidency said in a statement.
"In his meeting today, Deputy President Mabuza thanked leaders of political parties for their unwavering support and commitment to honour Mama Madikizela-Mandela and the conduct of various members of the public displayed at various memorial events taking place throughout the country," the statement said.
Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, National Freedom Party secretary general Nhlanhla Khubisa, and Raymond Tlaeli, the African Christian Democratic Party leader, attended the meeting.