David Masondo

David Masondo

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David Masondo is the Deputy Minister of Finance in South Africa. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and unity during challenging times, advocating for shared values that strengthen both domestic and international relations. Masondo believes in the philosophy of solidarity as a guiding principle in his approach to social responsibilities.

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David Masondo is the former PIC chairperson who stated that the previous board never had the opportunity to defend its decision to suspend Dlamini.

PIC board greenlights independent probe into Dlamini allegations
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-08-06
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Former PIC chairperson David Masondo has defended the Board's conduct.

PIC CEO returns to the office
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-08-06
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David Masondo, the former chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation, stated that the board never had the opportunity to defend its decision to suspend Patrick Dlamini.

Board resignations left PIC unable to defend Dlamini suspension
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-08-05
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David Masondo is mentioned as the former chairperson who resigned amid governance turmoil at the PIC.

Mohai takes helm of new PIC board as governance challenges remain
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-30
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Former PIC chairperson David Masondo resigned amid the upheaval at the PIC.

‘PIC whistleblower takes board overhaul battle to Parliament ahead of Dlamini court challenge’
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-28
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David Masondo has resigned as chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation amid a governance crisis.

Masondo resigns as PIC chair, warns investigations must not be ‘swept under the carpet’
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-23
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David Masondo confirmed that the board had voted to place Dlamini on precautionary suspension.

PIC crisis escalates as whistleblower accuses Godongwana of board interference
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
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David Masondo confirmed the resignations of the non-executive directors.

Two PIC directors resign days after CEO’s suspension
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-15
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PIC chairperson David Masondo referred aspects of the matter to the Special Investigating Unit.

PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini placed on precautionary suspension
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-13
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David Masondo is the chairperson of the PIC who referred aspects of the transaction to the Special Investigating Unit.

Matjila launches R900m damages claim against PIC chief over Lanseria probe
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
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David Masondo is the chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation who referred aspects of the transaction to the Special Investigating Unit.

PwC findings behind the PIC’s Lanseria fight
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-21
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David Masondo is the PIC board chair who received the whistleblower complaint.

Why a settled Lanseria dispute still haunts the PIC
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-20
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Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo delivered the keynote speech at the summit.

Africa’s infrastructure gap can boost economic growth – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
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South Africa’s deputy finance minister David Masondo stated that the meeting outcomes were consented to by all members.

G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-07-19
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Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo offered a glimmer of hope last week, suggesting that most sticking points had been resolved during extensive consultations with coalition partners.

Budget 3.0 – Godongwana’s last shot – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-05-20
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David Masondo, deputy minister of finance, emphasizes the importance of shared values during challenging times.

The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-04-18
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