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 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 5.00 | 0.75% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 488,686 | $350,000 | 2,884$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,319 | $21,000,000 | 6,491$ |
| Totals | 3 | 390,311,341 | 591,005 | $21,350,000 | 9,375$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
South Africa’s minister Gwede Mantashe said that if the US imposes high tariffs, they must look for alternative markets.
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South Africa:
The son of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was allegedly appointed by Nkabane to the Seta board.
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South Africa:
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe's son was mentioned as part of the decision-making process.
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South Africa:
Minister Gwede Mantashe wrote the foreword to the strategy on critical minerals.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe is the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister and the father of Buyambo Mantashe.
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South Africa:
Mbeki highlighted the ongoing war between the Minerals Council and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
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South Africa:
Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe will participate in a session at the Africa CEO Forum.
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United Kingdom:
ANC National Chair Gwede Mantashe defended South Africa's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.
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South Africa:
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe made it clear where the government stands on the issue of the miners.
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South Africa:
ANC leaders including Gwede Mantashe, deputy president Paul Mashatile and Fikile Mbalula have previously argued that contesting elections independently could strain the alliance further.
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