President Cyril Ramaphosa says Deputy President Paul Mashatile will soon return to work after undergoing a minor surgical procedure. Image: FlickrPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that Deputy President Paul Mashatile will soon return to work after undergoing what the Presidency described as a minor surgical procedure. “The President visited the Deputy President on Tuesday afternoon and was assured he will soon be back at work,” the statement said. ADVERTISEMENTWide-ranging portfolioPaul Mashatile has served as South Africa’s Deputy President since his appointment on 6 March 2023 and holds a wide-ranging portfolio across government. ADVERTISEMENTYour thoughts on Paul Mashatile as a Deputy President?