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
Deputy President Mashatile receives courtesy visit from Cuban Ambassador
5th June 2026 His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, today, Friday, 05 June 2026, received a courtesy visit... →
Daily Podcast – May 29, 2026
By: Reza Creamer 29th May 2026 Making headlines: Defence force confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches; Mashatile arrives in India for bilateral visit;... →
Mashatile arrives in India for ‘reaffirming’ bilateral visit
By: Reza Creamer 29th May 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived in India’s capital of New Delhi, on Friday, for a five-day trip aimed at strengthening the diplomatic and... →
DA challenges Mashatile: address failing Operation Prosper today
27th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) challenges Deputy President Paul Mashatile to use his visit to the Cape Flats today to account for the ongoing failure... →
SA: Ronald Lamola: Address by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Session of the Bi-National Commission, Gaborone, Botswana (20/05/2026)
20th May 2026 We are holding this meeting in the aftermath of a difficult moment. A few days ago, Botswana, joined by friends from near and far, bid farewell to... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, at the presentation of the National Orders (191/05/2026)
20th May 2026 By honouring them today, we are recognising that the pillars of our democratic order are deep, firm and unshakeable because of the many great South... →
SA: Firoz Cachalia: Address by Acting Police Minister, on the Police Dept Budget Vote 2026/27 (19/05/2026)
20th May 2026 The Acting National Commissioner and I are committed to a bold police reset agenda to strengthen the fight against organised and violent crime by... →
Happening in Parliament this week
18th May 2026 This week’s parliamentary programme features sessions including a question-and-answer with the Deputy President, debates on departmental budget... →
Gauteng secures R205bn in investments
By: Natasha Odendaal 9th April 2026 In the wake of the record R890-billion in commitment secured at the sixth South African Investment Conference (SAIC), the Gauteng Investment... →
Mashatile says S Africa ‘encouraged’ by growing Chinese investment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th March 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday that South Africa sees significant potential to expand cooperation with China in... →
