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In an interesting turn of events, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has suddenly declared ownership of a Constantia mansion worth R28.9m, leaving the masses to wonder how a public servant managed to afford that.
At a time when all eyes are on South Africa’s leaders following the explosive Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi press briefing, deputy president Paul Mashatile finds himself as the next politician to enter the hot seat as citizens demand answers.
This comes after the deputy president suddenly opted to declare ownership of a Constantia mansion valued at approximately R28.9m, despite his office denying any ownership approximately two years prior.
Initially, the luxurious seven-bedroom home was intended to be used as a guesthouse. However, sources have revealed to News24 that a Presidential Protection Service detail is stationed at the mansion, suggesting that the deputy president might reside there from time-to-time.
This declaration conveniently comes after a Hawks investigation revealed some interesting information, including that the deputy president reportedly benefits from properties acquired through his son-in-law Nceba Nonkwelo, as reported by News24.
Furthermore, this revelation comes in addition to the R37m Waterfall home which he declared as his primary residence, and has raised the public’s suspicions regarding the source of the funds for these luxurious homes.
Mashatile declares ownership of R28.9 million Constantia mansion following Hawks investigation.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has officially declared ownership of a R28.9 million mansion in the exclusive Constantia suburb of Cape Town, two years after his office denied any… pic.twitter.com/HNSsL1qycZ
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) July 29, 2025
These developments have garnered some attention and backlash across social media, as users highlight how the deputy president and his office previously misled parliament.
These users believe that he should face the consequences, as he is not above the law. Furthermore, some netizens have questioned how he as a public servant managed to put together the funds for the extravagant life he leads.
Ok hang on. Paul Mashatile also owns a R37m property in Waterfall Estate. Thats combined property of R65m
He never started his own business and doesn’t come from a historically wealth family. He was a MEC, a minister and a deputy president in his career with an average salary…
— Polinomics (@Polinomics_SA) July 29, 2025
R28.9 million Constantia palace? Yah no, Paul Mashatile is living lavishly off that corruption bag. And the scariest part? This bro can become the next President of South Africa.
Si se kaken. 😩💀
— Bedworth Times (@BedworthTimes) July 29, 2025
When we say Paul Mashatile stole Gauteng Provincial Government money to fund his expensive lifestyle, some say we are jealous…. Alex mafias now Buccleuch gang .
Mashatile suddenly declares ownership of the R28.9 million Constantia palace…. hmm https://t.co/ZgXD0MRXq4
— Kwena Molekwa (@Miz_Ruraltarain) July 29, 2025
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