David Mabuza - The African Mirror

Feb

2023

Paul Mashatile is set to become South Africa’s deputy president: what he brings to the table

SOUTH Africa is set to have a new deputy president in Paul Shipokosa Mashatile, the deputy president of the governing African National Congress (ANC). He’ll replace the incumbent, David Mabuza, who announced he would step down. Who is Mashatile and what does he bring to the position? Author KEITH GOTTSCHALK, Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape Mashatile (61) is a veteran politician from the ANC, the party that has governed South Africa since democracy in 1994. He has occupied a dizzying array of posts and portfolios during his climb to the top. Mashatile has been continuously in party or…

Sep

2021

By The African Mirror

SA Deputy President paid for his treatment in Russia

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE office of David Mabuza, the South African Deputy President has assured the nation that he paid for his specialised medical treatment in Russia. In a statement, Mabuza office also said he was fully competent to execute his duties, as delegated by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In response to pressure from the Democratic Alliance, the official opposition in SA, on Mabuza to disclose who paid for his flights and treatment in Russia, his office has disclosed that the deputy president paid for his commercial flight to Russia and footed his health bill. “The only costs incurred by The…

Sep

2021

By The African Mirror

‘Our call-to-action to every South African is to vaccinate to reduce the rates of infections, hospitalisation and deaths’

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

DAVID MABUZA WE are honoured to be joined by leaders in business, sport, and the creative sectors in our society in a collaborative partnership to encourage and mobilise our communities to vaccinate. As we navigate the tribulations and devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are inspired by the voices and messages from our artists, our sporting heroes and heroines, as well as leaders of various sporting bodies and cultural organisations. In unison, they are all calling on everyone to vaccinate. We have partnered in our collective commitment to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by ensuring that we reach out…

Jun

2021

By The African Mirror

SA Deputy President in Russia

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DAVID Mabuza, the South African Deputy President, has flown to Russia for specialised treatment for an undisclosed illness, his office has announced. In a statement, his office said Mabuza, who had requested and was granted leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa. “During this time, the Deputy President will undertake a visit to the Russian Federation for a scheduled medical consultation. This consultation is a follow-up to previous medical consultations that the Deputy President received from the Russian Federation,” the office said in a statement. The office said the Deputy President will continue with the responsibilities that have been…

Nov

2020

By The African Mirror

Wear a black armband, or ribbon in respect of victims of COVID-19 and gender-based violence and femicide

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

DAVID MABUZA THIS year has been a very difficult year for all of us. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early this year across the world brought about unprecedented disruptions and anxieties that are significantly impacting our lives and livelihoods. Here at home, we have had to muster our collective efforts and resources to fight the spread, and the negative impacts, of COVID-19. We have had to ensure that our health care system has the capacity to carry the increasing burden of treatment for those infected by COVID-19 to save lives while ensuring that the provision of normal health care…

Oct

2020

By The African Mirror

South Africa’s Deputy President distances himself from criminal acts

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DAVID Mabuza, South Africa’s Deputy President, has denied any involvement in crime. Mabuza was forced to issue the denial after 11 people, including a member of parliament, Bongani Bongo, were arrested and appeared in court on charges of fraud and corruption. Bongo and 10 others appeared in court in connection with crimes committed at the time when Mabuza was the Premier of Mpumalanga province. In a statement, Mabuza’s office said while the alleged crimes took place during his tenure as Premier, he categorically denied any involvement and condemned any attempt to drag his name in any form…