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Mashatile to Face Parliamentary Grilling on Service Delivery and Economic Challenges Deputy President Paul Mashatile will appear before the National Assembly on Thursday to respond to oral questions on his delegated responsibilities, amidst growing pressure on the government to address service delivery woes and economic challenges facing the country. Mashatile is expected to field questions on the government's efforts to implement rapid response interventions to address service delivery hotspots and improve governance in municipalities across the country. The Deputy President will also be quizzed on the government's interventions to support small-scale farmers, particularly in rural and underdeveloped provinces, in the face of rising fuel and fertiliser prices. The recent fuel price hike, announced by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has sparked concerns about the impact on the economy and the government's plans to mitigate the effects on vulnerable communities. Mashatile is likely to face tough questions on the government's strategy to address the issue and protect the interests of small-scale farmers. Other key areas of focus for the oral replies session include the roll-out of the District Development Model (DDM), efforts to improve coordination between different spheres of government, and measures to address organised crime and gang-related violence in the Western Cape. The session, which will be streamed live on Parliament TV and social media platforms, offers MPs an opportunity to hold the government accountable on key issues affecting the country. Mashatile's appearance comes at a time when the government is facing increasing scrutiny over its handling of the economy and service delivery. The oral replies session is scheduled to take place at 14h00 on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Nieuwmeester Dome in Cape Town.


