South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile faces corruption allegations, including links to Edwin Sodi, and has 7 days to respond.

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has been given seven days by the Parliament's Ethics Committee to respond to corruption allegations. Allegations include involvement in multi-million rand corruption scandals and connections to businessman Edwin Sodi, currently on trial for a R255-million Free State asbestos scandal. The investigation comes after attempts by ANC members to block questions about the allegations.