Gwede Mantashe
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19554.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Minister Gwede Mantashe proudly celebrated the acquisition of the Sapref refinery.
1976 echoes in 2026 – no to a future without consentSouth Africa· 2026-06-22
Gwede Mantashe is South Africa's mining minister who addressed the media regarding the missing miners.
Five miners presumed dead after mudslide in South African diamond mine
Tanzania· 2026-02-22
African leaders, including South Africa’s Minister Gwede Mantashe, called for greater cooperation to ensure the continent retains more value from its mineral wealth.
From Policy to Capital: How Malawi Is Positioning Itself as Africa’s Next Mining Frontier - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-11
Hon. Gwede Mantashe organized the business dinner for mining ministers at the Mining Indaba.
Mining Indaba : le Gabon dévoile sa nouvelle ambition minière et industrielle | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2026-02-10
Gwede Mantashe has signaled that he is not available for future leadership.
Lessons from M&G cabinet scores – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
ANC chairman Gwede Mantashe visiting JB Marks’ grave.
From Morogoro to Moruleng – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Gwede Mantashe warned that the SACP risks eliminating itself if it contests the elections outside its alliance with the ANC.
SACP will pay a heavy price at elections – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-11
Gwede Mantashe told Reuters that the economy needs a growth trigger and oil and gas are those triggers.
New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-12
Gwede Mantashe, along with Kgalema Motlanthe, conceded that money has become a big factor in deciding ANC leadership.
ANC must renew or die – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Gwede Mantashe is the ANC chairperson who described the SACP's decision to contest elections independently as 'a suicide'.
ANC renewal headache – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-11
Gwede Mantashe had strong words for Ramaphosa's critics, asserting that their dissent should remain within the party.
Show of support for Ramaphosa at ANC conference, amid talk of plans to recall him – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-09
Senior ANC leaders, including then secretary-general Gwede Mantashe, were implicated in backing the appointment of Gupta-aligned figures to the Transnet board.
Malusi Gigaba charged over Transnet’s multibillion-rand corruption scandal – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-18
Gwede Mantashe is accused of having security upgrades done at his home by corruption-accused Bosasa.
ANC must be firm with its rotten cadres – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-10
Gwede Mantashe called out councillors for their indiscipline during a speech.
Shape up or ship out – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-19ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe took a swipe at the councillors, saying their municipal work was below par.
DA governs the best-run municipalities, Ramaphosa tells ANC councillors – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-15
Gwede Mantashe is the minister of mineral resources and energy who commented on compensation for the disaster.
Five to finally face charges for Jagersfontein tailings dam disaster – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-27
South Africa’s minister Gwede Mantashe said that if the US imposes high tariffs, they must look for alternative markets.
Trump’s tariffs are sending African countries into China’s hands
United States· 2025-08-02
The son of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was allegedly appointed by Nkabane to the Seta board.
Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe's son was mentioned as part of the decision-making process.
DA renews call for Nkabane’s dismissal over Seta panel scandal – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-09
Minister Gwede Mantashe wrote the foreword to the strategy on critical minerals.
Critical minerals strategy crucial for clean energy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-30
Gwede Mantashe is the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister and the father of Buyambo Mantashe.
Nkabane ‘cowardly’ for withdrawing ANC linked appointments as Seta board chairs – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-18
Mbeki highlighted the ongoing war between the Minerals Council and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.
Moeletsi Mbeki criticises ‘ruling political elites’ for ‘milking’ South Africa’s economy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-10
Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe will participate in a session at the Africa CEO Forum.
Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-12
ANC National Chair Gwede Mantashe defended South Africa's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.
South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says amid US tensions
United Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe made it clear where the government stands on the issue of the miners.
Stilfontein miners have human rights just like you, Minister Ntshavheni – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19
ANC leaders including Gwede Mantashe, deputy president Paul Mashatile and Fikile Mbalula have previously argued that contesting elections independently could strain the alliance further.
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-18
Gwede Mantashe, the ANC chairperson, became angry during the debate about the reconfiguration.
Confusion reigns over ANC rejig – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-21
Gwede Mantashe is the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources advocating for a national critical minerals strategy.
Limpopo rare earths project aims to clean up the environment – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-17
Gwede Mantashe is South Africa’s Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources who invited the Liberian delegation for a high-level gala meeting.
Liberia Showcases Mining Potential as U.S. Signals Interest in African Mining Sector | News
Liberia· 2025-02-13
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe stated that African nations should leverage their mineral resources against the US in response to Washington’s stance on the Expropriation Act.
MK party’s treason case against AfriForum ‘legally unfounded’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-13
