Gwede Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe is a prominent South African politician serving as the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. He is a senior member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has played a significant role in the country's energy policy and mineral resource management. Recently, he has suggested that South Africa should reconsider its mineral exports to the United States in response to rising tensions over U.S. sanctions and political pressures.

Born on Oct 21, 1955 (70 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

1,306,359

Power

7,709$

Sentiment

4.80

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	5	4.80	2.20%	+0%	59,308,690	1,306,359	$350,000	7,709$
Totals	5				59,308,690	1,306,359	$350,000	7,709$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe told Reuters that the economy needs a growth trigger and oil and gas are those triggers. 6

Willie Aucamp Dion George Gideon Groenewald Jan Glazewski

Mail & Guardian: New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe, along with Kgalema Motlanthe, conceded that money has become a big factor in deciding ANC leadership. 5

Dada Morero Loyiso Masuku Cyril Ramaphosa Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Kgalema Motlanthe Oliver Tambo Chris Hani Nelson Mandela

Mail & Guardian: ANC must renew or die – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe is the ANC chairperson who described the SACP's decision to contest elections independently as 'a suicide'. 3

Cyril Ramaphosa Mahlengi Bhengu Motsiri Fikile Mbalula Mbulelo Mandlana Matthew Parks Madala Masuku

Mail & Guardian: ANC renewal headache – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe had strong words for Ramaphosa's critics, asserting that their dissent should remain within the party. 7

Cyril Ramaphosa Vukile Mehana Fikile Mbalula Dale Mckinley Daniel Silke

Mail & Guardian: Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Senior ANC leaders, including then secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, were implicated in backing the appointment of Gupta-aligned figures to the Transnet board. 3

Malusi Gigaba Henry Mamothame Anoj Singh Brian Molefe Siyabonga Gama Thamsanqa Jiyane Jacob Zuma Lynne Brown Jeff Radebe Siphiwe Nyanda Raymond Zondo

Mail & Guardian: Malusi Gigaba charged over Transnet’s multibillion-rand corruption scandal – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe is accused of having security upgrades done at his home by corruption-accused Bosasa. 4

Brown Mokgotsi Fikile Mbalula Vusumuzi Matlala Senzo Mchunu Cyril Ramaphosa Ace Magashule Paul Mashatile Jacob Zuma Zweli Mkhize

Mail & Guardian: ANC must be firm with its rotten cadres – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe called out councillors for their indiscipline during a speech. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Jacob Zuma

Mail & Guardian: Shape up or ship out – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe took a swipe at the councillors, saying their municipal work was below par. 3

Cyril Ramaphosa Jacob Zuma Panyaza Lesufi

Mail & Guardian: DA governs the best-run municipalities, Ramaphosa tells ANC councillors – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Gwede Mantashe is the minister of mineral resources and energy who commented on compensation for the disaster. 5

Zweli Mohobeleli Cyril Ramaphosa Aaron Ralehana Moseou Mantele Mokgadi Msokoli Petrus Khuthu Katleho Solly Olifant Shadrack Williams

Mail & Guardian: Five to finally face charges for Jagersfontein tailings dam disaster – The Mail & Guardian

United States: South Africa’s minister Gwede Mantashe said that if the US imposes high tariffs, they must look for alternative markets. 5

Donald Trump Bismarck Rewane Neo Letswalo Samuel Matekane Boitshoko Ntshabele Cyril Ramaphosa Xi Jinping

CNN: Trump’s tariffs are sending African countries into China’s hands