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Gwede Mantashe

Shell, Mantashe, Impact Africa granted leave to appeal Wild Coast seismic survey ruling
The Green Guardian
/ 19 December 2022

Shell, Mantashe, Impact Africa granted leave to appeal Wild Coast seismic survey ruling

The Eastern Cape high court finds the matter requires ventilation at the supreme court of appeal

By Sheree Bega
The ANC’s antics of adolescence
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

The ANC’s antics of adolescence

Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game

By Khaya Koko
Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Phala Phala vs. Digital Vibes: As the voting kicks off, its anybody’s ANC presidency

Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote

By Paddy Harper
Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp
Opinion
/ 18 December 2022

Has the Phala Phala debacle helped Mantashe ingratiate himself in Ramaphosa camp

The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times

By Lizeka Tandwa
The ANC has lost its moorings
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

The ANC has lost its moorings

Not only is the party living in the past, it is afraid to confront today’s realities and has lost its ideological direction

By Richard Calland
A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 16 December 2022

A dramatic day one at Nasrec indicates a rough week for Cyril Ramaphosa

Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show

By Paddy Harper
Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom
National
/ 15 December 2022

Gordhan calls out Mantashe’s bizarre accusations, applauds De Ruyter’s efforts at Eskom

‘It is absolutely unfair and uncalled for to use that kind of language for somebody who tried their best to get the utility out of the mess it is in’

By Mandisa Makgakga
Court orders Mantashe to release key planning records about new coal power
The Green Guardian
/ 15 December 2022

Court orders Mantashe to release key planning records about new coal power

The mineral resources and energy minister had refused to make them available to three civil society organisations

By Sheree Bega
Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry
Politics
/ 13 December 2022

Ramaphosa escapes impeachment inquiry

ANC MPs voted down the Ngcobo report that recommended he face further inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal

By Emsie Ferreira
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa
Politics
/ 9 December 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protectors: Madonsela, Murphy and Phosa

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has threatened MPs with disciplinary action if they vote in favour of section 89 report

By Lizeka Tandwa
Brace for stage eight power cuts
The Green Guardian
/ 8 December 2022

Brace for stage eight power cuts

Things won’t get better over the next 12 months, says spokesperson, as energy crisis deepens

By Mandisa Makgakga
Gwede Mantashe Q&A: Ramaphosa has a right to appeal integrity commission report
Politics
/ 8 December 2022

Gwede Mantashe Q&A: Ramaphosa has a right to appeal integrity commission report

The ANC’s national chairperson says the commission must explain how ‘leave of absence’ differs from ‘step aside’ ahead of its Phala Phala report

By Lizeka Tandwa
The Lord, like the ANC, works in mysterious ways
Opinion
/ 6 December 2022

The Lord, like the ANC, works in mysterious ways

The Renewables’ prayer for divine intervention appears to be paying off for Cyril Ramaphosa

By Paddy Harper
ANC leadership contest hots up
Politics
/ 25 November 2022

ANC leadership contest hots up

Horse trading and negotiations begin in earnest as the real battle starts for party positions ahead of the elective conference

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
The real battle starts now for ANC positions
Analysis
/ 23 November 2022

The real battle starts now for ANC positions

The nominations have set the stage for the ANC race for top six, and horse trading and negotiations will take place in earnest

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Eskom workers worry the just transition will shed jobs
The Green Guardian
/ 17 November 2022

Eskom workers worry the just transition will shed jobs

Workers at coal-fired power stations in Mpumalanga remain concerned despite assurances that the transition will be just

By Mandisa Makgakga
SA won’t suffer energy collapse but cannot abandon coal: Mantashe
National
/ 16 November 2022

SA won’t suffer energy collapse but cannot abandon coal: Mantashe

Building more renewable plants is not a silver bullet to stop load-shedding, the energy minister told MPs

By Emsie Ferreira
How things have changed, Ace Magashule
Opinion
/ 11 November 2022

How things have changed, Ace Magashule

Five years is a long time, especially in politics, something
the Kroonstad Crooner should have remembered

By Paddy Harper
Phala Phala: Deadlock over Ramaphosa taking leave of absence
Politics
/ 11 November 2022

Phala Phala: Deadlock over Ramaphosa taking leave of absence

The integrity commission progress report says the factionalism in the party is placing it in an ‘invidious’ position

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa’s future hinges on whether he serves the party or the people
Opinion
/ 30 October 2022

Ramaphosa’s future hinges on whether he serves the party or the people

The president has made strides in renewing the state but how he deals with individuals in the ANC linked to state capture may be his undoing in the party

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 28 October 2022

Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa

The president’s compromise on what state capture recommendations can be implemented was expected

By Emsie Ferreira
Mkhize weighs in on solving the energy crisis in South Africa
Politics
/ 20 October 2022

Mkhize weighs in on solving the energy crisis in South Africa

Presidential hopeful believes nuclear energy was shot down for the wrong reasons

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
South African Communist Party, Cosatu are stuck with the ANC
Opinion
/ 16 October 2022

South African Communist Party, Cosatu are stuck with the ANC

Despite being disillusioned with their ally in government, the SACP and the labour federation are unlikely to leave the tripartite alliance

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
ANC: Cracks start to show in Ramaphosa faction
Politics
/ 11 October 2022

ANC: Cracks start to show in Ramaphosa faction

A meeting to finalise a Ramaphosa slate was boycotted by some provincial leaders, with those in attendance annoyed by the final list which excluded key allies

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gwede loses political sex appeal
Opinion
/ 7 October 2022

Gwede loses political sex appeal

There are doubts the ‘tiger’ will triumph at the ANC’s December conference. So, is it the end for Mzansi’s hottest politician?

By Khaya Koko
Cosatu, SACP ‘jilted lovers’ in a toxic partnership with the ANC
Politics
/ 3 October 2022

Cosatu, SACP ‘jilted lovers’ in a toxic partnership with the ANC

Will the South African Communist Party and the labour federation ever leave the ANC or are rumblings just hot air?

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mantashe ‘took a hit for ANC’ after Ramaphosa was advised against attending Cosatu congress
The Editors Picks
/ 27 September 2022

Mantashe ‘took a hit for ANC’ after Ramaphosa was advised against attending Cosatu congress

The decision for national chair Gwede Mantashe to address delegates in order to avoid the president being ‘embarrassed’ was allegedly made just hours before the congress started

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mantashe abandons Cosatu address after delegates ‘boo’ him
National
/ 26 September 2022

Mantashe abandons Cosatu address after delegates ‘boo’ him

Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi has been nominated unopposed for re-election as she pledged its loyalty to the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak
Business
/ 9 September 2022

Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak

But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up

By Sarah Smit
Fuel prices to decrease
National
/ 5 September 2022

Fuel prices to decrease

The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Mineral resources department and Mantashe yet to answer for alleged mine heist
Politics
/ 2 September 2022

Mineral resources department and Mantashe yet to answer for alleged mine heist

The mineral resources and energy minister appears reluctant to defend himself in court

By Lizeka Tandwa
Senzo Mchunu interview: Sihle Zikalala defeat no victory of mine
National
/ 31 August 2022

Senzo Mchunu interview: Sihle Zikalala defeat no victory of mine

Senzo Mchunu says he is available for election at ANC’s December conference while reflecting on similarities between his resignation and that of Zikalala

By Lizeka Tandwa
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