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Paul Mashatile

Give us a week, Mashatile says on question of Putin’s Brics attendance
Politics
/ 12 July 2023

Give us a week, Mashatile says on question of Putin’s Brics attendance

The deputy president confirmed that South Africa would be forced to host the Brics summit and was likely to host the Russian leader in person

By Lizeka Tandwa
Like Banyana Banyana, Ace Magashule boots people under the bus
Opinion
/ 7 July 2023

Like Banyana Banyana, Ace Magashule boots people under the bus

It’s payback time and the ANC’s former secretary general has taken a note out of Banyana Banyana’s game plan

By Paddy Harper
Editorial: Return humanity to us
Editorial
/ 7 July 2023

Editorial: Return humanity to us

When people are robbed of their dignity, it should not be a surprise that agents of the state feel it is acceptable to beat the consciousness out of a man on the side of the road

By Editorial
Ace turns on ANC in R102m election debt case
Article
/ 6 July 2023

Ace turns on ANC in R102m election debt case

Ezulweni’s owner also charges Fikile Mbalula for claiming the banner deal was corrupt

By Paddy Harper
Four VIP officers in assault video served with suspension notices
National
/ 5 July 2023

Four VIP officers in assault video served with suspension notices

The South African National Defence Union said the victims have been told not to discuss the matter with the police while the Independent Police Investigative Directorate holds its inquiry

By Eunice Masson
VIP officers in assault video are part of Mashatile security detail
National
/ 4 July 2023

VIP officers in assault video are part of Mashatile security detail

IPID has identified the victims of the beatings as military trainees

By Eunice Masson
No surprises as Ace plays the UIF card
Opinion
/ 14 June 2023

No surprises as Ace plays the UIF card

From the premiership table to the bush leagues: the ANC’s relegation of Ace Magashule was swift and brutal

By Paddy Harper
Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency
Politics
/ 12 June 2023

Talk of sanctions over stance on Russia reckless: presidency

Washington has made no such threat, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says, while probe into Lady R is to remain classified

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June
Politics
/ 17 May 2023

Ramaphosa’s Russia-Ukraine peace initiative to kick off in June

Envoys from six African states will shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow to try to secure a ceasefire and peace talks

By Paddy Harper
South African Defence Minister, Modise: ‘We did not send fokol to Russia, not even a piece of Chappies’
Politics
/ 16 May 2023

South African Defence Minister, Modise: ‘We did not send fokol to Russia, not even a piece of Chappies’

The minister of defence said she was tired of anti-Russian phobia in the country

By Lizeka Tandwa
Putin is coming to SA after Russia rejects proposal for virtual Brics meeting
Politics
/ 12 May 2023

Putin is coming to SA after Russia rejects proposal for virtual Brics meeting

During high level negotiations between South Africa and Russia, Moscow is said to have called Pretoria’s bluff and insisted its president will attend the summit

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa, ANC’s working committee head to troubled KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 10 May 2023

Ramaphosa, ANC’s working committee head to troubled KwaZulu-Natal

With eThekwini metro having been placed under administration, Ramaphosa is expected to hold meetings with regional leaders

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mashatile: Government helps municipalities repay debt to Eskom
Business
/ 20 April 2023

Mashatile: Government helps municipalities repay debt to Eskom

The deputy president told the National Council of Provinces that the municipal debt relief would be conditional and application-based

By Anathi Madubela
Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership
Politics
/ 31 March 2023

Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership

Will the official opposition consider doing business with the ANC after the 2024 elections?

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
Mashatile: We’re not shielding Ramaphosa on Phala Phala
Politics
/ 23 March 2023

Mashatile: We’re not shielding Ramaphosa on Phala Phala

The majority had made a decision and that was how democracy worked, the deputy president told the National Assembly

By Emsie Ferreira
Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones
Opinion
/ 9 March 2023

Reshuffle: Ramaphosa forced to play a game of thrones

The shifts were not about improving government’s efficiency but about securing political futures

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Ramaphosa names his electricity minister, Paul Mashatile becomes new deputy president

The president has increased his already bloated cabinet, promising once again to reduce it in time

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet
National
/ 6 March 2023

READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s changes to the cabinet

The president announced that Paul Mashatile will become deputy president and Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as the new Electricity Minister

By Cyril Ramaphosa
Who Patel and Godogwana could make way for, as cabinet reshuffle speculation continues
Politics
/ 6 March 2023

Who Patel and Godogwana could make way for, as cabinet reshuffle speculation continues

ANC insiders are almost certain that Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will not remain the cooperative governance minister for long

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson
Politics
/ 1 March 2023

Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet in ‘a matter of days’ says spokesperson

The announcement comes just hours after deputy president David Mabuza resigns from parliament

By Paddy Harper
Reshuffle will come after budget speech, Ramaphosa tells ANC national working committee
Politics
/ 14 February 2023

Reshuffle will come after budget speech, Ramaphosa tells ANC national working committee

The president tells party leaders that the new electricity minister will also be a project manager for Medupi and Kusile power stations

By Lizeka Tandwa
David Mabuza to attend State of the Nation address as deputy president
Politics
/ 7 February 2023

David Mabuza to attend State of the Nation address as deputy president

Presidency says Mabuza is still second in command while he waits for Ramaphosa to release him with Mashatile waiting in the wings

By Lizeka Tandwa
Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president
National
/ 6 February 2023

Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy president

Mashatile and fellow ANC members Maropene Ramokgopa, Sihle Zikalala and Parks Tau were sworn in as MPs on Monday

By Eunice Masson
Maropene Ramokgopa poses biggest threat to ministerial positions of Gungubele, Pandor
Politics
/ 6 February 2023

Maropene Ramokgopa poses biggest threat to ministerial positions of Gungubele, Pandor

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to buy time are likely to cause more friction in the ANC as Paul Mashatile and David Mabuza rekindle relations, forcing his hand

By Lizeka Tandwa
Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson
Politics
/ 27 January 2023

Deputy president David Mabuza has offered to resign — spokesperson

Mabuza wants out to allow state and government posts to align

By Paddy Harper
Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?
Politics
/ 26 January 2023

Going, going … is David Mabuza about to exit the presidency?

ANC sources say the deputy president submitted a resignation letter on Monday

By Paddy Harper
No midnight cabinet reshuffle as Ramaphosa sticks to process
Politics
/ 13 January 2023

No midnight cabinet reshuffle as Ramaphosa sticks to process

The president is likely to follow party and state processes before making changes

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa stalls post-conference festive gifts
Opinion
/ 13 January 2023

Ramaphosa stalls post-conference festive gifts

We’re all crying out for a cabinet reshuffle – and Paul Mashatile for his West Wing office – but the post-conference presents will take time

By Paddy Harper
Newly elected treasurer general Gwen Ramokgopa to remain at Luthuli House
Politics
/ 7 January 2023

Newly elected treasurer general Gwen Ramokgopa to remain at Luthuli House

Ramokgopa set to stay put following a failed push for the position to be part-time

By Mandisa Nyathi
It’s a Molo Molo world as Ramaphosa’s forces win the day
Opinion
/ 19 December 2022

It’s a Molo Molo world as Ramaphosa’s forces win the day

Ethnic chauvinism and table banging don’t win conferences once one crosses the Drakensberg mountains

By Paddy Harper
‘Detached’ Ramaphosa made eleventh hour attempt to thwart Mashatile deputy presidency
National
/ 19 December 2022

‘Detached’ Ramaphosa made eleventh hour attempt to thwart Mashatile deputy presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa called Ronald Lamola and Oscar Mabuyane on Sunday asking them to withdraw their campaigns against each other

By Lizeka Tandwa
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

By Lizeka Tandwa
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