Leader of Government Business (South Africa)

Government position created in 1994

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.

## List of Officeholders

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Parties

African National Congress

No. | Portrait  | Name
(Birth–Death) | Term of office  | President  | Political party

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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, 181 days

## References

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1. ^ "Paul Mashatile is set to become South Africa's Deputy President: What he brings to the table". Polity.org.za. Archived from the original on 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
2. ^ "The Structure Of Government". pmg.org.za. Archived from the original on 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
3. ^ "The SA Constitution". www.justice.gov.za. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
4. ^ "I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, as it happened". News24. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
5. ^ "THE SHUFFLE: Outgoing Deputy President David Mabuza the latest ANC member to resign from Parliament". March 2023.

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