Mashatile sworn in as Deputy President

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African National Congress (ANC) member, Paul Mashatile, has been sworn in as Deputy President of the country.

He was sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo during a ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Mashatile is returning to this portfolio after the May 29 national and provincial elections.

He is part of 76 members of the newly appointed National Executive being sworn in today.

The 32 Ministers of the Government of National Unity (GNU) come from various political parties.  Forty-three Deputy Ministers will also be sworn in today.

Newly appointed Defence Minister Angie Motshekga was the first to be sworn in.

Taking the oath under the watch of Zondo, Mashatile promised to devote himself to the wellbeing of the Republic and all its people.

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Senzo Mchunu

Earlier, newly appointed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said he is ready for the job and wants to tackle some key priority challenges facing South Africa, such as the high murder rate, rape, and hijacking amongst others.

He is taking over from former Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Mchunu says, “Even before we get a substantive presentation from the police, I know that murder is quite high in the country, I know rape is very high, I know car hijackings and I know housebreakings. Those are some of the four top crimes in the country that are worrying the public and therefore I share the concern with the public and I believe it needs a strong hand.”

– Additional reporting by  Ntombi Mavimbela