Mantashe: I am a better proponent of renewable energy than those who came before me
/ 5 March 2024

Mantashe: I am a better proponent of renewable energy than those who came before me

Despite this, the mineral resources and energy minister said the environmental lobby’s opposition to oil and gas exploration jeopardised South Africa’s energy security

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Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’
/ 29 February 2024

Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’

The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery

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DA says it will speed up Eskom unbundling
/ 17 February 2024

DA says it will speed up Eskom unbundling

The party’s energy strategy is similar to that of the ANC-led government, which includes liberalising the country’s energy market

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Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister
/ 1 June 2023

Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister

The minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, assured the mining community that he is still working towards reducing load-shedding

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Electricity costs add to miners’ woes
/ 23 March 2023

Electricity costs add to miners’ woes

Companies are also grappling with a decline in commodity prices and weaker global demand

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