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SA’s vice president Mashatile keeps fashion simple, yet stylish
When it comes to tasteful suits, well-pressed shirts, colourful ties, South African deputy president Paul Mashatile gets it right every time.
ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile at Nasrec in Johannesburg on 19 December 2022. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
Newly minted South African deputy President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile demonstrates how men’s fashion can be simple yet tasteful.
Paul Mashatile and Sihle Zikalala have arrived in Parliament, they are part of the four new members of parliament to be sworn in today pic.twitter.com/z5PAcoE1eG
— Veve (@LudidiVelani) February 6, 2023
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From the beginning of March, Mashatile (61) was appointed the deputy president and soon after came into the public eye with a bang by celebrating his nuptials on 12 March 2023, with his young wife Humile Mjongile (37).
Deputy President Paul Mashatile had a traditional wedding over the weekend. The weekend comes after he lost his “first” wife during COVID19 in July 2020. pic.twitter.com/uKxiNqYKo9
— Prof D (@vukashie) March 13, 2023
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She appears to keep a very guarded social media presence and occasionally appears in the public eye to discuss her charitable causes, the Humile Foundation she’s started to honour the legacy and memory of her late husband, former ANC Western Cape secretary Songezo Mjongile, who passed away in 2020 after battling colon cancer.
Former ANC Western Cape Secretary General, Songezo Mjongile, is another life gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. #RIPSongezoMjongile pic.twitter.com/kR098BjXry
— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) September 18, 2020
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Don’t miss SMF’s founder, Humile Mjongile on Metro FM today at 2pm. #SongezoMjongileFoundation#CancerAwareness pic.twitter.com/Yan91wJcl9
— Songezomjongilefoundation (@Songezomjongil1) December 6, 2021
Humile continues her good work with the foundation and raising awareness publicly.
The wedding pictures allowed the public to see Mashatile’s fashion sense outside of parliament and celebrate him as a groom.
Congratulations to cmd Paul Mashatile and beautiful wife for this special day may the Lord Almighty God bless them, wedding is the beautiful thing worth celebrating https://t.co/NkkCvJTZu0
— Phillip mayaka Khoza (@MayakaKhoza) March 13, 2023
At his traditional wedding, the former Minister of Arts and Culture of South Africa (2010-2014), Mashatile wore a crisp striped shirt, grey slacks, and black shoes to compliment his bride who whore a beaded shweshwe dress and head wrap.
The couple later changed into isiTsonga traditional clothing where Mashatile wore a tailored shirt with an accented neck design, pocket, and sleeve decoration, while his bride complimented him with a xibelani.
A tasseled skirt made of wool with a leather belt for support, celebrated her new husband’s culture.
The decoration on her shoes complimented his shirt, creating a perfect traditional matrimonial match.
Designers such as Rich Mnisi have skyrocketed the R200 local traditional skirt to exorbitant prices by including it in their lines and charging R60 000.
ALSO READ: Rich Mnisi’s R60k ‘xibelani’ is sold out
Rich’s line did sell out, and because it was a limited edition, most local social media users were perplexed about the price.
Prices were Rich Mnisi , now they are Rich Mnyisi. Xibelani for R60K 🥴? Ain’t a target market =_=
— ツ ØƦł ™ ❼ (@Oribackup) February 2, 2021
According to The Harvey Nicols suit guide, the top suit colors are grey, navy, and black.
ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile on his return to parliament pic.twitter.com/9AlrH84Fm0
— Veve (@LudidiVelani) February 6, 2023
Greys range from slate to charcoal. Navy was the most popular color because it was the “new black”. When paired with the appropriate shirt and tie, it can be worn for various occasions.
The importance of a good shoe in either black or brown should never be overlooked, with the younger generation colourfully patterned socks being the arsenal in a fashion closet, while slightly, more modest men prefer simple black or grey socks.
He appears to prefer switching up his look with different coloured ties, the secret to a neater look is by wearing a white shirt and a slim tie.
Mr Paul Mashatile has just been sworn in as new Member of the National Assembly by the Speaker of the National Assembly pic.twitter.com/lNjtVxMWOr
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 6, 2023
Tailoring is the ultimate key when it comes to pulling off a suave suited look.
Arm length, comfortable fit that isn’t too tight, and length are extremely important to get the right fit.
Getting a suit tailored can cost from R500 upwards depending on the tailor and the time it takes. But a good suit can last for years.
[WATCH] Paul Mashatile has officially been sworn in, by the Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, as the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa. Mashatile has taken an oath as per the Constitution. @Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/vZvehnREHU
— Athi Mtongana (@AthiMtongana) March 7, 2023
When attending events as a loyalist to his party the African National Congress, where he holds the position of deputy president, Mashatile in his casual clothes sticks to the party clothes of yellow, green, and black.
When he is rarely spotted in casual clothes, it always appears to feature ANC colours and regalia.
Mostly yellow logo golfer t-shirts or a swanky black jacket with textured paneling and an embroidered logo on it.
Safe to say South Africa’s new deputy president likes to keep his fashion simple, yet stylish.
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