Deputy President Paul Mashatile is trending over a video of him partying with a group of pals, including his beautiful wife, Humile Mjongile.
However, many South Africans on social media have criticised the 62-year-old over his “unpresidential” behaviour.
PAUL MASHATILE PARTIES IN VIRAL VIDEO
In a clip posted on social media, Paul Mashatile and a large group of friends are seen partying at what appeared to be a holiday destination.
In the video, the deputy president – surrounded by beautiful women – danced with his pals. A close-up revealed that the second-in-command was enjoying a glass of whisky and a bottle of chilled champagne.
Seated amongst the well-dressed and attractive women was Paul Mashatile’s wife, Humile Mjongile
The video on the X app attracted the attention of many critics, particularly as Paul is known for his messy relationships with women.
X user @rikhotsomoses tweeted: “Paul is entertaining slay queens,” while @gndzongana posted, “Comrade Paul is not presidential material.”
Another, @mossad_michael, claimed that the politician was “celebrating VAT already.”
WHO IS THE SECOND LADY?
Paul Mashatile is often spotted with his wife Humile Mjongile, who is 24 years his junior.
The politician’s first wife, Manzi Ellen Mashatile, died in July 2020 after contracting Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Humile’s first husband, former ANC Western Cape secretary Songezo Mjongile, died just three months later after a battle with colon cancer. At the time, Paul was the treasurer of the ANC.
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@pmashatile/ RODGER BOSCH, AFP
Interestingly, Paul and Songezo were both ANC colleagues and friends, and the former even delivered a eulogy at his pal’s funeral.
It’s unclear when the couple began dating, although reports state that they attended the wedding of Tokyo Sexwhale and Nataxa Da Silva in 2022 together. According to TshisaLive, Tokyo was also a guest at Humile and Songeza’s 2011 wedding, where he toasted to their “long and happy lives.”
Paul Mashatile has four children with his late wife, while Humile has two from her marriage to Songezo.
The couple’s nuptials occurred just days after Paul was sworn in as SA’s new deputy president.
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