Paul Mashatile

Also known as: Deputy President Paul Mashatile · Acting President Paul Mashatile

2025-06-022026-09-16

What’s been said

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March 2026
26 MarThe Namibian
Mashatile enjoyed lux holidays at Sodi's beachfront properties
Source
“Mashatile enjoyed lux holidays at Sodi's beachfront properties before the tender kingpin hit the skids.”
Cat Matlala’s plans for political control followed the State Capture playbook
October 2025
22 OctThe Namibian
Deputy President Paul Mashatile made recent state visit to Paris
Source
“"Welcome/Bienvenue EKHAYA, South Africa's home away from home", reads an installation outside it, probably erected in honour of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recent state visit.”
Tracing Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s last steps in grey Paree
August 2025
18 AugThe Namibian
Paul Mashatile stood in for Ramaphosa and left temporarily during proceedings
Source
“Acting President Paul Mashatile, who stood in for Ramaphosa on Saturday, left the room temporarily during proceedings.”
National Dialogue exposes deep rifts between citizens and state officials, raises doubts about its impact

Politics

ANC candidate list crisis exposes rise of provincial power

The News

The ANC's candidate list crisis for 4 November local elections is revealing deep divisions as powerful provincial and regional blocs defy the party centre, with 181 councillor candidates failing to register. The conflict suggests the party's traditional structure of democratic centralism is weakening as it becomes increasingly federalised, with provincial power brokers scuttling reform candidates backed by national leaders.

15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

ANC candidate list crisis exposes rise of provincial power
The ANC's candidate list crisis for 4 November local elections is revealing deep divisions as powerful provincial and regional blocs defy the party centre, with 181 councillor candidates failing to register. The conflict suggests the party's traditional structure of democratic centralism is weakening as it becomes increasingly federalised, with provincial power brokers scuttling reform candidates backed by national leaders.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

Ramaphosa likely to survive impeachment despite Constitutional Court ruling
A Constitutional Court ruling has forced Parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning US dollars stolen from his home. However, analysis suggests it is unlikely he will be removed from office, as a two-thirds majority of MPs would be required and the ANC's interests appear to align with his remaining in power.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

South African court reveals state capture network through tender kingpin
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's court appearance and testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how tender kingpins like Edwin Sodi cultivate political insiders through access and luxury to capture the state from within. The case demonstrates a pattern of patronage networks and state capture similar to previous scandals, with Matlala allegedly developing connections to high-ranking politicians before his arrest on fraud and corruption charges related to a R360-million police tender.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

Steenhuisen's exit highlights DA's tough leadership challenge
John Steenhuisen's decision to step down as Democratic Alliance leader follows revelations about his personal credit card debt and the controversial removal of environment minister Dion George. The incoming leader must navigate questions about race, the party's electoral strategy, and its relationship with the ANC government—while protecting the DA's core claim to integrity that distinguishes it from other parties.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →