This morning, I took an oath of office as the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in Cape Town.

Tomorrow, I will deliver a Eulogy at the Special Official Funeral service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium, KwaMhlanga Mpumalanga Province. King Makhosonke II was a symbolic leader who through his reign led communities with humanity and honour. The late King was dedicated to the empowerment of rural communities and strengthening relationships between Government and Traditional Leadership. He championed cultural preservation through annual events fostering social cohesion and nation-building. tinyurl.com/yrbt2jzr #KingMakhosonkeII

The ANC continues to encourage active citizens to participate in strengthening democracy by voting. Register to vote. ancjoburg.org.za/app/ #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

Our engagement in Alexandra forms part of the ANC’s ongoing voter mobilisation programme, aimed at ensuring that residents verify and update their voter registration details in line with their current place of residence. Register to vote: ancjoburg.org.za/app/ #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

This morning, we visited Mme Naomi Molambo in Alexandra. We reflected on the gains made by the ANC to better the lives of our people. The ANC remains committed to accelerating service delivery. #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

Ours is to be on the ground and deal with issues affecting our people. Register to vote and be part of building better local government and a stronger economy. #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

Today we are in Alexandra with ANC volunteers to engage with community members and share practical plans aimed at improving local government. ANC Johannesburg Regional Chairperson Cde Loyiso Masuku is taking us through today’s programme and the ANC Joburg Elections App. ancjoburg.org.za/app/ #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

The ANC is committed to revitalizing local government, promoting inclusive economic growth, creating jobs, and restoring public trust in state institutions. Fixing local government beyond 2026 remains one of ANC’s top priorities. #RegisterToVoteANC #LGE2026 #YearOfDecisiveAction #PaulMashatile

The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill of 2026 has now been tabled in Parliament, with the Department of Traditional Affairs briefing committees and preparing for public participation. This marks a decisive step towards strengthening the legislative foundation of traditional leadership, ensuring that your voices are enshrined in law and carried forward with dignity.

Our presence today is not only to listen, for you have already spoken with clarity about the concerns that must be fulfilled. But addressing these important concerns will enable you to fully serve as cultural custodians, social leaders, and intermediaries for community development. As we work towards addressing remaining or rising concerns, it is also important that we acknowledge the progress already made throughout the country, including in this province of Limpopo.

We are at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, ahead of Government engagement with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders. As Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team on Matters of Traditional Leadership, today I will engage stakeholders on progress achieved in addressing key issues affecting traditional leadership, which includes; rural development, land reform, governance and socio-economic advancement of rural communities.