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Watch – Paul Mashatile’s blue light brigade is back in the spotlight

The motorcade of Deputy President Paul Mashatile is accused of abusing its power in plain sight, regularly blocking early-morning traffic in Midrand, where he lives, driving against traffic on one-way sections and forcing motorists aside during peak-hour congestion. Daily Maverick’s Anna Cox explains.

Anna Cox
Paul Mashatile (Illustrative image: Daily Maverick) Paul Mashatile (Illustrative image: Daily Maverick)

Reporting by: Anna Cox
Edited by: Anda Tolibadi
Filmed by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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Rae 9 March 2026 10:26 AM

Paul Mashatile is considered a hot favourite to succeed Ramaphosa as president of SA. If this is how he behaves as deputy president, what the hell can we expect if he succeeds? The arrogance is staggering. Roll on the pending collapse of the ANC. It is now a matter of urgency.

D'Esprit 9 March 2026 02:36 PM

Arrogance and Paul Mashatile go hand in hand.