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Paul Mashatile wants a more transparent budget process, admits government hasn’t been inclusive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile wants a more transparent budget process and has admitted that the government has not been inclusive…
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Paul Mashatile assures SADTU of GNU’s commitment to protect labour rights
African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured delegates at the South African Democratic Teachers Union Congress (SADTU),…
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Some Free State residents unhappy with closure of heritage sites
As South Africans celebrate Heritage Day, some residents of Meqheleng in Ficksburg in the Free State, are not happy that…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile collapses at N’wamitwa Day celebrations in Tzaneen
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has collapsed on the podium while addressing N’wamitwa Day in Tzaneen in Limpopo. He was rushed…
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Police must not hesitate to defend themselves: Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says police should not hesitate to defend themselves when confronted by violent criminals. Mashatile was speaking…
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Issues in municipalities discussed at meeting with Paul Mashatile
If government is to work, departments can no longer operate in silos. This is evident from Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government will deal with extortion gangs
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government will deal with extortion gangs. He says law enforcement agencies will pull resources together…
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Paul Mashatile welcomes progress made in Jagersfontein mudslide
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has welcomed progress made in Jagersfontein where a mudslide destroyed more than 150 houses when the…
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Floyd Shivambu blames 2024 election decline on campaign to delegitimise EFF
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu, has blamed the decline of the party support in the 2024 general…
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DP Mashatile promises 100 000 jobs for young people with new SANSI programme
The government has launched a new National Youth Service (NYS) initiative which aims to help address the major unemployment issue…
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Paul Mashatile urges church leaders to help build a caring society
The African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged church leaders to commit themselves to be part of…
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Authenticity of the VIP blue light video questioned
The authenticity of the video showing Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s protectors beating up motorists has taken centre stage at the…
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Paul Mashatile calls for public-private sector partnership to create jobs
African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the private sector should work together with government to address unemployment…
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Government aims to connect five-million households to internet in three years
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government intends to provide internet connection to more than five-million households in the next three…
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Paul Mashatile ready to appear before Ethics Committee: Mbalula
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile is ready to appear before Parliament’s…
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Confidence in criminal justice system declining: Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it is concerning that confidence in the criminal justice system is on the decline. This…
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Paul Mashatile to engage KwaMashu ANC members
Hundreds of ANC members have converged at KwaMashu’s rooftop restaurant on the north of Durban where the party’s Deputy President…
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Israel’s continued bombing of Gaza is concerning: Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says it’s concerning that Israel continues to bomb Gaza, two weeks after the International Court of…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address national commemoration of World Aids Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will today address the national commemoration of World Aids Day at Mandeni on the north coast…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile launches 16 days of activism against violence campaign
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says GBV, femicide reaching tipping point in SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says that Gender-Based Violence and femicide have reached a tipping point in the country. He says…
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Govt looking into ways of compensating poultry farmers: Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is looking into ways of compensating poultry farmers affected by the recent outbreak of…
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Govt must work with traditional leaders to develop communities
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says that the government must work with traditional leaders to develop communities. Mashatile was speaking during…
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Paul Mashatile says lack of budget the biggest challenge in settling land claims
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the government will run out of funds for land reform because of hefty prices for…
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Mashatile back in National Assembly for another oral reply session
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected back in the National Assembly this morning for another oral reply session. He is…
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Mashatile calls on African scientists to develop vaccines
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says in an ever-evolving world, Africa cannot remain reliant on external sources for vaccines and pandemic…
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Paul Mashatile confident load shedding will be a thing of the past by next year
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says he is confident that load shedding would be a thing of the past by next…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile dismisses all claims of corruption
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says his clean record of over four decades speaks to his leadership. He says he’s never…
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ActionSA calls on top cop to investigate Paul Mashatile’s presence during N1 attack
ActionSA has written to the national Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, requesting an investigation into Deputy President Paul Mashatile about his…
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DA wants VIP protection unit victims to sue government
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the government to provide financial compensation to the three civilians who were assaulted…
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Court allows media to record proceedings in N1 assault case
South Africans will get an opportunity to see the court proceedings involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s protectors. Eight men, who…
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VIP protection members charged
Eight members of the blue light brigade who allegedly assaulted three people are being charged and processed. The suspended VIP…
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VIP Protection Unit officers suspended over brutal assault of 3 men on N1 in Joburg
Police confirmed the suspension of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit officers accused of brutally assaulting three men on…
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VIP bodyguards served with suspension letters
Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP bodyguards have been suspended. This comes after they were caught on camera assaulting motorists on…
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DA lodges state capture complaints against ANC’s Paul Mashatile and Fikile Mbalula
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lodged an official complaint with the Public Protector against Deputy President Paul Mashatile on allegations…
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Deputy President Mashatile to lead Youth Day commemoration
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will be leading Youth Day commemorations at the Dr Petrus Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Mangaung. This…
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Govt’s programmes focused on addressing challenges faced by youth: Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says most of government’s programmes are focusing on addressing challenges faced by young people. Mashatile was…
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We’ll phase out coal power stations in our own time at our own pace, says Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the country would phase out coal power stations in its own time, and would not…
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Paul Mashatile: Party with biggest share of vote should be allowed to lead coalition
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said that the party with the most votes when there’s no outright winner in an election…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile refuses to comment on Russia arms allegations
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has refused to be drawn to comment on allegations that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia…
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Jagersfontein homes to be rebuilt within six months – Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is asking the people of Jagersfontein in the Free State to wait a bit longer for…
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile to visit disaster-struck Jagersfontein
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday visit Jagersfontein in the Kopanong Municipality in the Xhariep District, Free State. On…
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Mashatile says coalition governments are not always about the people
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said coalition governments were not always about the people. Mashatile called on coalition governments to “put…
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Paul Mashatile set to face questions on coalitions, power cuts & employment in NCOP
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile returns to Parliament on Thursday to respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).…
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Govt making progress on Sedibeng service delivery issues: Lesufi
The government says it’s making progress in tackling service delivery challenges in Sedibeng. On Wednesday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile was…
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DP Mashatile breaks fast in Cape Town
Deputy President Paul Mashatile was invited to the Masjidul-Quds Institute to witness the breaking of the fast in Ramadan at…
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Municipalities owed Eskom over R56 billion by end of last year, says Mashatile
Deputy President, Paul Mashatile says municipalities owed Eskom more than R56 billion by the end of last year. He also…
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Paul Mashatile sworn in as SA’s Deputy President
Paul Mashatile has been sworn in as the country’s ninth Deputy President. He became the Deputy President of the governing…
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Video: David Mabuza resigns as Deputy President of South Africa
After weeks of questions about his whereabouts, David Mabuza has confirmed that he has resigned as Deputy President of the…
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David Mabuza missing in action at cabinet lekgotla amid cabinet reshuffle rumbles
Deputy President David Mabuza tendered an apology for missing the Cabinet Lekgotla taking place from 2-3 February 2023 due to…
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