Deputy President Paul Mashatile has publicly denied ownership of a R28 million Constantia villa, despite declaring it in his official 2025 financial report.
In the government document, the 64-year-old laid claim to three properties worth over R65 million. Mashatile earns R3.2 million per annum, with a monthly take-home salary worth less than one bond repayment.
PAUL MASHATILE DENIES R28 MILLION CONSTANTIA HOME OWNERSHIP
Speaking to the SABC, Paul Mashatile was quizzed on public concerns that cabinet members were using their positions to amass wealth and live in luxury, often above their official income.
When questioned about his own declarations – three properties, two in Johannesburg, and one in Cape Town, a seemingly bewildered Mashatile responded: “What properties do I own?
“People must read. First thing you must learn in life. There is nothing in parliament that I said I own a house. I said I live there. That house is owned by my son-in-law. It’s a very simple thing to read. So what is the problem?
Images via X: @pmashatile/ Seeff Properties
When asked his opinion on concerns that cabinet members were using their positions to amass wealth for their families, Mashatile responded, “Which government officials? Which politicians?”
“I have answered [your question]. I don’t use government money. There is no government money in those houses…It’s a private home. It is owned by the family. How does the government come in? I work for government and get paid a salary”.
WHAT DID HE DECLARE?
In the 2025 register of member interests, Paul Mashatile declared the ownership of three residential homes.
They are :
- 4000 square metres home in Constantia, Cape Town
- 9000 square metres home in Waterfall, Midrand, Johannesburg
- 3000 square metre home in Kelvin, Johannesburg.
Mashatile also declared a public pension fund and an Old Mutual unit trust. He did not list any businesses, shares, or work outside of parliament.
He did declare several gifts, among them being;
- A portrait of himself, worth around R3000
- Tea cups, saucers, and a kettle, worth around R2000
- Wine, whisky, and Lindt chocolate around R5 000
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