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Mashatile returns to work after recovery, resumes full official programme

With his return, Mashatile is expected to resume key responsibilities, including chairing Cabinet committees and attending the upcoming Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement.

Mashatile returns to work after recovery, resumes full official programme

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to work following a recovery from a minor surgical procedure, and he is set to resume his full official programme, including Cabinet duties, parliamentary activities and public engagements. He made his debut at the beginning of the week after a prolonged absence due to illness. Cabinet confirmed his return and expressed gratitude to South Africans and other stakeholders for their support.

Mashatile emphasized that the public's encouragement, expressed through thoughts, prayers and calls, had greatly aided his recovery process. He expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of support, stating that it had played a positive role in his healing journey. His office also recognized the media for their continued interest in his recovery and commitment to keeping the public informed.

Upon his return, Mashatile is expected to take on critical roles such as chairing Cabinet committees and participating in the upcoming Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement. He is also scheduled to address oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and restart his engagements with interfaith communities and other stakeholder groups.

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