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We need to put pressure on Israel to stop the killings – Mashatile

South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the world must never get tired in supporting the Palestinian cause. Mashatile represented South Africa at the inaugural Saudi-African summit in Riyadh. He also called for cessation of hostilities in Gaza as the conflict intensifies. Mashatile sat down with SABC International Relations reporter Khayelihle Khumalo in the Saudi capital. “We believe that conflicts or disputes should be resolved through peaceful means. So, we […]

12 November 2023

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Youth unemployment ‘is a ticking time bomb,’ says Paul Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says more needs to be done to address the “youth unemployment ticking time bomb”. “The challenge is not a lack of programmes, it is the effectiveness, acceleration and massification of our programmes,” he said on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch of the SA national human development report 2022 in Pretoria, Mashatile thanked the UN Development Programme for shining light on the government's blind spots. He agreed […]

26 July 2023

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Mabuza asked to remain in his role until transition finalised

The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested David Mabuza to remain in his position as deputy president until the modalities of his departure and transition have been finalised. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that Mabuza wants to step down from his position, following the outcome of the governing party’s 55th national conference in December last year. Mabuza confirmed his resignation yesterday. Former ANC Treasurer-General Paul Mashatile has succeeded Mabuza […]

5 February 2023

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Mabuza calls for establishment of a task team to probe killings of traditional leaders

Deputy President David Mabuza has called for the establishment of a task team to probe the killings of traditional leaders across the country. Mabuza says the recent spate of murders of Izinduna and Amakhosi should be a cause for concern. He was addressing a gathering of traditional leaders in Kwa Zulu-Natal. The killing of Amakhosi and Izinduna came into sharp focus. More than 30 traditional leaders have been gunned down in […]

8 October 2022

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Government is addressing SA’s electricity crisis: Mabuza

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is working on a number of interventions to address the current energy crisis in the country. Mabuza, who was taking part in the debate on the Presidency’s budget, said the interventions include the implementation of its seven-point plan to end load shedding. The plan includes the Energy Department’s amendment of regulations to enable municipalities to build or procure power from Independent Power Producers. This […]

3 June 2021

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Deputy President faces tough accountability questions in Parliament

All eyes will be on Deputy President David Mabuza on Wednesday, when he tells the National Assembly what he has done to improve the lack of accountability and enforcement of sanctions against board directors and management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) since he became the country's second-in-charge. But it isn't the only question relating to accountability that he will face in the National Assembly. ACDP MP Steve Swart is expected to […]

25 April 2018

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Stinging attack on Ramaphosa over ‘slave wages’

Metalworkers union Numsa on Tuesday criticised Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for trying to legislate what it calls "slave wages for blacks and Africans”. The proposed R3 500 minimum wage Ramaphosa announced at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on Sunday is not a living wage, general secretary Irvin Jim said in a statement. “Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is extremely dangerous, continually gunning for the blood of the working […]

22 November 2016

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We need to put pressure on Israel to stop the killings – Mashatile

Youth unemployment ‘is a ticking time bomb,’ says Paul Mashatile

Mabuza asked to remain in his role until transition finalised

Mabuza calls for establishment of a task team to probe killings of traditional leaders

Government is addressing SA’s electricity crisis: Mabuza

Deputy President faces tough accountability questions in Parliament

Stinging attack on Ramaphosa over ‘slave wages’

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