Paul Mashatile declares ownership of R28.9m Constantia mansion, sparks outrage

Paul Mashatile Declares Ownership of R28.9 Million Constantia Mansion — Citizens Demand Answers

Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently declared ownership of a sprawling Constantia mansion valued at approximately R28.9 million, leaving many South Africans questioning how a public servant could afford such luxury.

Just two years ago, Mashatile’s office denied any ownership of this property, making the sudden declaration all the more surprising. Originally meant to be a guesthouse, reports now indicate that the Presidential Protection Service maintains a security detail at the mansion, suggesting Mashatile may use the home personally.

This revelation adds to concerns over Mashatile’s property portfolio, which includes a R37 million home in Waterfall. The fact that some of these properties are linked to his son-in-law, Nceba Nonkwelo, has only deepened public suspicion about the source of the funds.

These developments have garnered some attention and backlash across social media, as users highlight how the deputy president and his office previously misled parliament. Many believe he should face consequences, arguing no public official should be above the law. Questions abound about how he, as a public servant, managed to put together the funds for such an extravagant lifestyle.

Mashatile declares ownership of R28.9 million Constantia mansion following Hawks investigation.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has officially declared ownership of a R28.9 million mansion in the exclusive Constantia suburb of Cape Town, two years after his office denied any… pic.twitter.com/HNSsL1qycZ

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) July 29, 2025

Ok hang on. Paul Mashatile also owns a R37m property in Waterfall Estate. Thats combined property of R65m

He never started his own business and doesn’t come from a historically wealth family. He was a MEC, a minister and a deputy president in his career with an average salary…

— Polinomics (@Polinomics_SA) July 29, 2025

R28.9 million Constantia palace? Yah no, Paul Mashatile is living lavishly off that corruption bag. And the scariest part? This bro can become the next President of South Africa.

Si se kaken. 😩💀

— Bedworth Times (@BedworthTimes) July 29, 2025

When we say Paul Mashatile stole Gauteng Provincial Government money to fund his expensive lifestyle, some say we are jealous…. Alex mafias now Buccleuch gang .

Mashatile suddenly declares ownership of the R28.9 million Constantia palace…. hmm https://t.co/ZgXD0MRXq4

— Kwena Molekwa (@Miz_Ruraltarain) July 29, 2025