Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he has noted a report by News24 focusing on him and his past, which contains a number of potentially damaging, yet unsubstantiated allegations. Nor does the Deputy President have ownership or permanent use of any properties bought by these individuals and companies. The Deputy President would challenge anyone to prove otherwise.”The Deputy President’s Office denied that the Deputy President is “working hard behind the scenes to ascend to the office of President”. The primary mandate of The Presidency is to provide support to the President and Deputy President in leading the Executive and to assist them in the coordination and supervision of Government. The Deputy President supports the President overall and specifically executes various responsibilities as delegated by the President.

Source: News 24 June 28, 2023 13:31 UTC