Paul Mashatile

2023 - 2 - 6

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Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP, step closer to becoming deputy ... (Mail and Guardian)

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

Mashatile, elected ANC deputy president in December at the party’s conference, was not previously an MP, a requirement for being appointed to cabinet. obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the republic”. [reported](https://mg.co.za/politics/2023-01-27-deputy-president-david-mabuza-has-offered-to-resign-spokesperson/) that Deputy President David Mabuza submitted his resignation to Ramaphosa and was awaiting the head of state’s response before resigning from parliament.

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Edging closer to Cabinet, Paul Mashatile and three other ANC ... (Daily Maverick)

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile was sworn in as a member of parliament (MP) on Monday, paving the way for him to be eligible for a seat in Cabinet. Adverts ...

[letter](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-06-south-african-firms-urge-ramaphosa-to-pick-better-ministers/), Business Unity SA (Busa) urged Ramaphosa to use the reshuffle to improve the performance of a government that’s been slow to deliver on promises of economic reform. There were talks that it could happen before his State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening but Majodina said the President is busy preparing for his address at the moment and will deal with cabinet issues later. “There is nothing written that the deputy president of the ANC becomes deputy president of the country. ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina also downplayed the possible appointment of Mashatile as the country’s deputy president. Mashatile was elected as the ANC’s deputy president during the party’s December elective conference. “I was here before, spent 25 years in government and then left.

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Newly sworn-in MP Paul Mashatile says according to his knowledge ... (Independent Online)

Despite reports that Mashatile will replace Mabuza as the deputy president of the country, he simply said he did not know much.

The president is busy with the Mining Indaba and preparing for the State of the Nation Address. She said they know of his intentions to leave the government. “As far as I know, Mabuza is still the deputy president.

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All systems go for cabinet reshuffle with Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP (Business Day)

Following his election at the ANC's national conference in December, Mashatile is expected to become President Cyril Ramaphosa's second in command.

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Mashatile mum on taking over from Mabuza as he, Zikalala, Tau ... (News24)

ANC deputy president, and new MP, Paul Mashatile says David Mabuza is still the country's deputy president, as far as he knows.

I am the deputy president of the ANC, and the deputy president of the country is the prerogative of the president. The last time I saw, he was the DP (deputy president) of the Republic." I have not seen him.

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David Mabuza resignation: An apparent calculated move as Cabinet ... (Eyewitness News)

Mabuza took the opportunity during his address at his brother's funeral to support his successor in the ANC as the person waiting in the wings to become the ...

Mabuza, during his address at his brother's funeral, also propped Paul Mashatile, his successor in the ANC, as the person waiting in the wings to become the country's number two. Mabuza took the opportunity during his address at his brother's funeral to support his successor in the ANC as the person waiting in the wings to become the country's number two. The ANC deputy’s supporters have accused some of the key players in Ramaphosa’s camp of trying to frustrate Mashatile’s journey to the union buildings.

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Paul Mashatile 'not automatically qualified to become deputy ... (News24)

Pemmy Majodina, ANC parliamentary chief whip says, ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile is not automatically qualified to become the country's deputy leader.

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New ANC MPs downplay suggestions Parliament is a stepping ... (Eyewitness News)

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile, former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, ANC second deputy secretary general Maropene Ramokgopa and former Joburg ...

It is the prerogative of the president to appoint a deputy president. if he decides not to appoint him, well and good. if he decides to appoint him, well and good. "If he decides not to appoint him, well and good. it’s good to work in parliament. i’ve done it before. "I'm just happy to be a member of Parliament. there’s nothing written in black and white that the deputy president of the anc automatically becomes the deputy president of the country "It's an exposure to serve the whole country. it is the prerogative of the president to appoint a deputy president. It’s good to work in Parliament," Mashile told reporters shortly after swearing his allegiance to the republic. There’s nothing written in black and white that the deputy president of the ANC automatically becomes the deputy president of the country."

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New ANC MPs downplay suggestions Parliament is a stepping ... (Eyewitness News)

ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile, former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, ANC second deputy secretary general Maropene Ramokgopa, and former Joburg ...

It is the prerogative of the president to appoint a deputy president. "If he decides not to appoint him, well and good. "I'm just happy to be a member of Parliament. "It's an exposure to serve the whole country. There’s nothing written in black and white that the deputy president of the ANC automatically becomes the deputy president of the country." It’s good to work in Parliament," Mashile told reporters shortly after swearing his allegiance to the republic.

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'He doesn't have that thing though' — Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla ... (TimesLIVE)

Former president Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's has joined the chorus of reaction to ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile's swearing in as an ...

“We are joining a team of comrades who have already been here. “We will be briefed by the chief whip on what our responsibilities are going to be as MPs and we will serve with dignity and respect whatever task we are given,” said Mashatile. [ President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign](https://twitter.com/DZumaSambudla/status/1620398076421902337) and “give Mashatile a chance to try rectify his deliberate sabotage of the country”.

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POLL | Does Paul Mashatile have 'that thing'? (TimesLIVE)

Mashatile, former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, former deputy minister Parks Tau and newly elected ANC deputy secretary-general Maropene Ramokgopa were ...

[ TimesLIVE](https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/ramaphosa-asks-david-mabuza-to-delay-resignation/) reported President Cyril Ramaphosa asked Mabuza to stay in his position until the management of his “departure and transition” was finalised. This opens the way for Mashatile to be announced deputy president of the country after David Mabuza's resignation. [were also sworn in as MPs on Monday](https://timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-02-06-mashatile-joins-anc-caucus-before-expected-move-to-union-buildings/).

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Paul Mashatile sworn in as MP but dances around deputy president ... (Independent Online)

Flanked by his three children, ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile was all smiles at his swearing-in ceremony as a Parliamentarian along with four other ...

He’s the one who decides who is going to be deputy president. ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina said: “There is no open secret here. It’s good to work in Parliament for the people.”

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