Leader of Government Business (South Africa)

Leader of Government Business of Parliament of South Africa
Incumbent Paul Mashatile since 7 March 2023
The Presidency
Style	The Honourable
Member of	Cabinet
Appointer	President
Term length	No fixed term
Constituting instrument	Constitution of South Africa
Website	The Presidency

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The office of the Leader of Government Business was established in 1994, concurrent with South Africa's transition to democracy. This position, which is traditionally held by the Deputy President,^[1] was created to support the President in executing governmental duties and to lead government business in the Parliament of South Africa. Although the specific responsibilities of the role have undergone changes over time, it remains a vital component of the country's governmental framework.^[2]

The Leader of Government Business is appointed by the President of South Africa and is responsible for:^[3]

• Overseeing the fulfillment of Cabinet's duties
• Ensuring the timely and correct handling of legislation initiated by Cabinet
• Leading the government's legislative program in Parliament
• Coordinating the government's business in Parliament
• Performing any other function provided for by the Joint Rules or a resolution of the National Assembly or the National Council of Provinces

The position is currently held by the Deputy President of the country.

Parties

  African National Congress

No.	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Term of office			President	Political party
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
7		Cyril Ramaphosa (born 1952)	26 May 2014	15 February 2018 (became president)[4]	3 years, 265 days	Jacob Zuma	ANC
8		David Mabuza (born 1960)	27 February 2018	28 February 2023 (resigned)[5]	5 years, 1 day	Cyril Ramaphosa
9		Paul Mashatile (born 1961)	7 March 2023		1 year, 257 days