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Paul Mashatile

Paul Mashatile is Deputy President of South Africa, serving under President Cyril Ramaphosa. He is a South African politician and senior member of the African National Congress (ANC). Mashatile was appointed to the deputy presidency in March 2023 following his election as ANC deputy president at the party's national conference in December 2022. His path to the position included extensive experience in provincial and national government, having served as Premier of Gauteng from 2008 to 2009 and as Minister of Arts and Culture from 2013 to 2014. He has held several other ministerial portfolios and senior ANC positions throughout his career, including treasurer-general of the party. Mashatile's political influence extends across governance, party structures and policy development, making him a key figure in South African politics. He is known for his role in ANC internal politics and coalition-building. His responsibilities as Deputy President include supporting the President in executing government programmes and representing the executive at various forums. Mashatile's career has been marked by his involvement in provincial governance, particularly in Gauteng, where he built a strong political base. He remains a prominent voice in debates on economic policy, service delivery and the country's development trajectory.

Paul Mashatile Updates


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Gauteng secures R205bn in investments
9th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

In the wake of the record R890-billion in commitment secured at the sixth South African Investment Conference (SAIC), the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 has attracted more than its targeted... 


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South Africa seeks local production of Gilead's HIV prevention drug
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa is asking local drugmakers to start a process to make Gilead Sciences’ long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, domestically, in a push to bring production to the region where it... 


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Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on February 27 officially launched the Wits – South... 


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Key interventions under way to stabilise Gauteng’s water supply, assures GPG
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Coordinated efforts are under way to address ongoing water supply challenges affecting parts of the metropolitans of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane and Mogale City local municipality, says... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System... 


Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina
DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis
11th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday accused African National Congress-led municipalities and Rand Water of collapsing the Gauteng water system, threatening to take legal action against... 


South Africa’s water crisis may be severe, but the tools to fix it are already in place – Xylem
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can be undertaken at the national, local, business and individual levels – similar to the response to its... 


2026 can be South Africa’s year of water resilience, Xylem says
20th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 


Investec Head of Logistics Vernon Sinden
2026: The year green shoots take root in logistics and supply chain
16th January 2026

The year 2025 proved to be a challenging year for the logistics and supply chain sector, where resilience and agility became essential for business survival. As we enter a new year against the... 


Matric results: 88% pass rate but concern over low STEM uptake
Matric results: 88% pass rate but concern over low STEM uptake
13th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Politicians have welcomed the performance of the Matric Class of 2025 in the National Senior Certificate examinations, which saw a national pass rate of 88%, an improvement from 87.3% in 2024.... 


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