Paul Mashatile

Paul Mashatile

politician South Africa

Paul Mashatile is a prominent South African politician who serves as the Deputy President of the country. He has been a key figure in the African National Congress (ANC) and has held various leadership roles within the party. As Deputy President, Mashatile has been instrumental in addressing economic challenges and governmental reforms, including leading a task team to propose funding options for the national budget. His recent involvement in resolving the budgetary impasse reflects his significant role in shaping fiscal policy and responding to economic pressures in South Africa.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
240,116
Power
1,417$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 5.00 0.40% +0% 59,308,690 240,116 $350,000 1,417$
Totals 1 59,308,690 240,116 $350,000 1,417$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile said Trump had been 'lied to'. 5

The Standard: Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions

Botswana Botswana: Paul Mashatile is the Deputy President of South Africa who will officially open the event. 8

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Africa Travel Indaba attracts 39 local operators :: Mmegi Online

South Africa South Africa: Paul Mashatile is one of the ANC’s presidential candidates likely to ascend to the top office at Luthuli House. 5

Mail & Guardian: A problem for South Africa’s youth – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa apparently delegated the budget negotiations to his deputy, Paul Mashatile. 5

Mail & Guardian: Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Paul Mashatile echoed the sentiments of Fikile Mbalula, saying the DA needed to decide whether it can support recently enacted laws aligned with the ANC. 6

Mail & Guardian: ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: In December, Mashatile acknowledged the criticisms by the SACP and committed to rebuilding unity in the alliance. 6

Mail & Guardian: SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Mbalula addressed the growing conversation about the party’s future leadership, saying that Deputy President Paul Mashatile is next in line for consideration. 7

Mail & Guardian: Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president – The Mail & Guardian