Skip to main content
x

Update statement on the Deputy President

Following the unfortunate incident yesterday, the Office of the Deputy President confirms that Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is in good health.

This is consistent with the doctor’s report yesterday. He is in high spirits and is resting at home following his travel back to his home yesterday.

We want to use this opportunity to thank the team that supports the Deputy President, from the Presidential Protection Service and the Presidential Medical Unit for their speedy response in attending to the Deputy President and ensuring that he is in good health.

The Deputy President also thanks all South Africans for their support and prayers.


Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

 Union Building