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“Political Storm Brews: Is Paul Mashatile Facing a Coordinated Power Play?”

Tebogo Khaas sounds alarm over possible factional targeting of ANC's deputy president

May 4, 2025
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Political analyst Tebogo Khaas has ignited fresh debate about Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s precarious position within the ANC, suggesting the recent challenges to his authority may be part of a calculated power play. His intervention comes as Mashatile – long viewed as a unifying figure – faces unprecedented political headwinds.

“The pattern of resistance against Mashatile raises legitimate questions about coordinated opposition,” Khaas observed in a pointed analysis. “If this is indeed a political operation, we must ask: Which forces stand to benefit from weakening his position?”

The deputy president’s troubles emerge at a critical moment for the ANC, with the party grappling with economic crises, service delivery failures, and looming elections. Khaas identifies three potential sources of pressure:

  1. Internal Rivals: Ambitious party figures reportedly positioning themselves for leadership roles ahead of the 2024 elective conference

  2. Policy Factions: Groups opposed to Mashatile’s economic reform agenda and his mediation role in government coalitions

  3. External Actors: Opposition parties and civil society amplifying criticism to exploit ANC divisions

Political insiders note Mashatile’s unique vulnerability – as both deputy president and ANC treasurer-general, he straddles government and party roles that make him a target from multiple directions. His recent strained relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa has further fueled speculation about a leadership rift.

“The ANC’s center isn’t holding,” warns University of Pretoria political analyst Prof. Susan Booysen. “When a deputy president becomes contested terrain, it signals deeper institutional decay.”

The situation has drawn comparisons to previous ANC deputy presidents – from Thabo Mbeki to David Mabuza – whose tenures became battlegrounds for succession wars. Mashatile’s allies claim he’s being “prematurely judged” for government failures beyond his control, while critics argue his political capital has dwindled.

As the ANC prepares for its January 8th statement, all eyes will be on whether Mashatile maintains his prominent role – or becomes the latest casualty of the party’s endless factional wars. With Khaas’s warning now circulating in political circles, the stage is set for a potentially explosive leadership confrontation in 2024.

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