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Mantashe: Zondo thinks he owns and manages the state capture report: The ANC leader, who was implicated in the commission on state capture chaired by the chief ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-06-mantashe-zondo-thinks-he-owns-and-manages-the-state-capture-report/
Mbeki okays inclusion of corruption accused in ANC elections list during NEC meeting
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-08-mbeki-okays-inclusion-of-corruption-accused-in-anc-elections-list-during-nec-meeting/
Tainted ANC leaders Zweli Mkhize, Gwede Mantashe, Bathabile Dlamini, Zandile Gumede top its parliamentary list
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-05-tainted-anc-leaders-zweli-mkhize-gwede-mantashe-bathabile-dlamini-zandile-gumede-top-its-parliamentary-list/
Quick Glance: Contaminated ANC Leaders in Parliament
- Despite corruption allegations, ANC NEC members Zweli Mkhize and Bathabile Dlamini will enter parliament.
- Pravin Gordhan, Angie Motshekga, and Lindiwe Zulu are not included.
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We want our own nuclear energy now, says Mantashe: The minister called on the US to give South Africa rights to develop nuclear energy
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-06-we-want-our-own-nuclear-energy-now-says-mantashe/
ANC state capture brigade set to make the cut: The ruling party seems to have failed to remove tainted people from its parliamentary lists
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-08-anc-state-capture-brigade-set-to-make-the-cut/
Mantashe: I am a better proponent of renewable energy than those who came before me
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-03-05-mantashe-i-am-a-better-proponent-of-renewable-energy-than-those-who-came-before-me/
Fight over state’s oil and gas assets reveals Gwede Mantashe’s growing conflict: Two rival bills, both presented by the ANC, envisage very different futures for ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-fight-over-states-oil-and-gas-assets-reveals-gwede-mantashes-growing-conflict/
Mantashe crowns himself most productive energy minister, hints at post-poll return
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-05-mantashe-crowns-himself-most-productive-energy-minister-hints-at-post-poll-return/
Showdown looms over ANC’s poll lists after Chief Justice Zondo enters the fray: On Monday morning, the ANC top brass meet at the Birchwood Conference Centre in ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-04-showdown-looms-over-ancs-poll-lists-after-chief-justice-zondo-enters-the-fray/
Quick Glance: ANC Urged to Exclude 'Tainted' Individuals from Election Lists
- ANC heavyweight Zizi Kodwa is one of many implicated in state capture within the governing party.
- Veterans' league president Snuki Zikalala emphasized the need for the ANC to prevent tainted individuals from standing as public officials.
- Zikalala highlighted the NEC's resolution that those implicated in state capture must report to the party's integrity commission.
- The ANC Veterans' League has consistently called for barring those implicated in the state capture report from serving as public representatives.
POLL | Should the DA publicly release the ANC cadre deployment records?: Should the DA release the ANC's cadre deployment records?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-20-poll--should-the-da-publicly-release-the-anc-cadre-deployment-records/
Quick Glance: ANC: Compliance with ConCourt Ruling
- The ANC commits to handing over records of its national deployment committee by the end of business on Monday.
- The party urges the DA to handle the information carefully, considering the protection of personal data under POPIA.
- ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri refutes DA-driven speculation on cadre development and deployment strategy.
- The ANC states readiness to comply with the Constitutional Court's order by the end of business today.
Gwede Mantashe defends corruption accused Zandile Gumede’s ANC campaigning: ANC KZN chairperson Siboniso Duma also said the party would support calls for Danny ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-02-24-gwede-mantashe-defends-corruption-accused-zandile-gumedes-anc-campaigning/
Cadre deployment brought transformation: Mantashe defends controversial policy: “It has changed a situation where every DG was a white male. It has changed the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-13-cadre-deployment-brought-transformation-mantashe-defends-controversial-policy/
Loaded for Bear: SA’s mining cadastre will take at least a year to be up and running
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-05-loaded-for-bear-sas-mining-cadastre-will-take-at-least-a-year-to-be-up-and-running/
Quick Glance: Prepared for the Bear: SA's Mining Cadastre Takes a Year
- PMG consortium provides functional mining cadastre for South Africa.
- First 12 months are design phase, per Hugo Pienaar of Minerals Council.
- Lack of cadastre main cause of 3,000 mining application backlog.
- New licensing system requires data migration, says Minister Mantashe.
“We are coming back,” says President Cyril Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa has told political parties not to celebrate too early as the ANC was coming back.
iol.co.za/news/politics/we-are-coming-back-says-president-cyril-ramaphosa-7044ea49-7b4f-45fb-b557-9f3317ad6f8a
Quick Glance: Poll | Impact of Tintswalo's Story
- President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the ANC in his state of the nation address.
- Criticism of Ramaphosa's portrayal of 'Tintswalo' and the mixed reactions it received.
- Challenges raised by opposition parties, citizens, and commentators regarding socioeconomic issues in South Africa post-democracy.
- Realities faced by 'Tintswalo' and others in contemporary South Africa highlighted, including unemployment, crime, and more.
ANC’s cadre deployment minutes eagerly awaited – or did the dog eat the homework?
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-02-15-ancs-cadre-deployment-minutes-eagerly-awaited-or-did-the-dog-eat-the-homework/
Loaded for Bear: The R400m Junior Mining Exploration Fund is pie in the sky: The R400m Junior Mining Exploration Fund, unveiled at last week’s African Mining ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-12-loaded-for-bear-the-r400m-junior-mining-exploration-fund-is-pie-in-the-sky/
South African mining offers investors a solid ‘balance sheet’ — Mantashe: Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says while South Africa’s mining ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-02-05-south-african-mining-offers-investors-a-solid-balance-sheet-mantashe/
WATCH | Four strange and shocking moments from Sona 2024 debate: Shocking moments in parliament during Sona debate.
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-14-watch-four-strange-and-shocking-moments-from-sona-2024-debate/
Matter of 90 ANC members implicated in State Capture handed over to DC - Mbalula: ANC chairperson and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, deputy secretary-general ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/matter-of-90-anc-members-implicated-in-state-capture-handed-over-to-dc-mbalula-75275473-8048-4869-ac9e-d32491a497e6
Mining exploration fund launched as Mantashe talks up transformation: White South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, have reason to celebrate the levels of ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-02-06-mining-exploration-fund-launched-as-mantashe-talks-up-transformation/
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Integrated resource plan deadline extended by a month: The department of mineral resources and energy had hoped to finalise the long-awaited energy plan by May ...
mg.co.za/business/2024-02-05-integrated-resource-plan-deadline-extended-by-a-month/
In a rare show of transparency, DMRE updates mining applications process on social media
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-15-in-a-rare-show-of-transparency-dmre-updates-mining-applications-process-on-social-media/
‘He will be disciplined later’: Mantashe on Zuma’s possible ANC expulsion: ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe says disciplinary action will be taken against ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-01-25-he-will-be-disciplined-later-mantashe-on-zumas-possible-anc-expulsion/
ANC NEC to discuss Fikile Mbalula's Nkandla comments: sources: At the weekend, Mbalula told ANC supporters in Mpumalanga that party MPs lied when they ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-01-11-anc-nec-to-discuss-fikile-mbalulas-nkandla-comments-sources/
Quick Glance: Prayer: Hope or Strategy?
- Why do people continue to pray despite knowing it doesn't help for rain?
- Investigating rain prayers at a Catholic church in Murcia, Spain dating back to the 14th century.
- Pro-pluvia rogations occur mainly during dry spells and continue until rain falls.
- After the prayers, rain actually falls more often than not.
Mtolo defends Zandile Gumede’s involvement in ANC campaign: ANC provincial secretary in KwaZulu-Natal, Bheki Mtolo, said there was nothing stopping Zandile ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/mtolo-defends-zandile-gumedes-involvement-in-anc-campaign-773e8067-1f47-4386-87d2-7db922b278cc
DMRE muddle: Mantashe says cadastre announcement imminent, changes tune on applications mess
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-18-dmre-muddle-mantashe-says-cadastre-announcement-imminent-changes-tune-on-applications-mess/
LISTEN | Mbalula said things he shouldn’t have: Mantashe on ‘fire pool lie': ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe says Fikile Mbalula, the party's ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-01-09-listen-mbalula-said-things-he-shouldnt-have-mantashe-on-fire-pool-lie/
Mantashe announces bid window for 7,615 MW of renewable energy: Minister of Minerals and Energy Gwede Mantashe said the bids are for 5,000 MW of renewable energy ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/mantashe-announces-bid-window-for-7615-mw-of-renewable-energy-ce3535ae-978b-4741-968f-105c1b6320f4
Mantashe casts shade on renewables at COP28, stresses importance of baseload power
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-07-mantashe-casts-shade-on-renewables-at-cop28-stresses-importance-of-baseload-power/
Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet: The updated long-term blueprint for the country's power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2023-12-11-mantashes-draft-electricity-plan-finally-approved-by-cabinet/
Ramokgopa announces new nuclear procurement programme: Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said they have met all the legal and regulatory requirements ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/ramokgopa-announces-new-nuclear-procurement-programme-c7dd010e-8b4d-4b9e-8421-578011684816
Gold One Mine: White miners targeted for thorough beating underground, says National Union of Mineworkers
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/gold-one-mine-white-miners-targeted-for-thorough-beating-underground-says-national-union-of-mineworkers-dfe6442d-aef7-44b2-bb6f-85f9f02f5338
ANC veterans push for tainted leaders to be barred from lists: Stringent application of the step-aside policy could hit Gwede Mantashe and others ahead of next ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2023-11-26-anc-veterans-push-for-tainted-leaders-to-be-barred-from-lists/
Paid articlePaid Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet: The updated long-term blueprint for the country's power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2023-12-11-mantashes-draft-electricity-plan-finally-approved-by-cabinet/
Implats says it is committed to zero harm after 11 deaths in Rustenburg: Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the Impala Platinum incident ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-11-28-implats-says-it-is-committed-to-zero-harm-after-11-deaths-in-rustenburg/
Gwede Mantashe backs Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Eskom: The ANC decision to give electricity minister Kgosientso “Sputla” Ramokgopa powers to deal directly with the ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2023-11-19-gwede-mantashe-backs-kgosientsho-ramokgopa-on-eskom/
Paid articlePaid Power struggle threatens just energy transition: As we undergo the greatest economic shift of our time, we have to guard against malevolent private interests
mg.co.za/thoughtleader/2023-11-21-power-struggle-threatens-just-energy-transition/
Crooked coal, corruption and politics — experts flag the barriers to SA’s energy transition
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-12-coal-crooks-corruption-hobble-sas-energy-transition-experts/
The mice are running but the big cheeses stay put: Whether Mantashe can produce another mice metaphor in a decade remains to be seen, writes Sam Mkokeli.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2023-10-15-the-mice-are-running-but-the-big-cheeses-stay-put/
Paid articlePaid Mantashe in looming showdown with ANCYL over youth representation: ANC Youth League leader Malatji says national chair will have to explain his recent comments ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2023-10-10-mantashe-in-looming-showdown-with-ancyl-over-youth-representation/
Paid articlePaid Cause of executives’ exodus from Eskom must be found: Mantashe: The government needs to get to the bottom of the leadership exodus from Eskom ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2023-10-10-cause-of-executives-exodus-from-eskom-must-be-found-mantashe/
ANCYL angry as Mantashe scoffs at 50% youth demand, tells them to focus on winning universities
iol.co.za/news/politics/ancyl-angry-as-mantashe-scoffs-at-50-youth-demand-tells-them-to-focus-on-winning-universities-29dac16f-fd28-48ba-93a4-1210e13263cb
African Oil Week: The mice are escaping from Eskom and Transnet, says Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/african-oil-week-the-mice-are-escaping-from-eskom-and-transnet-says-energy-minister-gwede-mantashe-cf5453d0-3186-42b2-8593-ae59e06bc7fd
NGOs should publicly declare funding as legal bids stall energy projects: Mantashe
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2023-10-10-ngos-should-publicly-declare-funding-as-legal-bids-stall-energy-projects-mantashe/
POLL | At what age should ministers head for their easy chairs?: The spotlight is on cabinet members this week as the ANC Youth League and the party's ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-10-12-poll-at-what-age-should-ministers-head-for-their-easy-chairs/
Gwede Mantashe’s preposterous attacks on civil society have zero basis in truth: Minister Gwede Mantashe has repeatedly used public platforms to attack civil ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-09-20-gwede-mantashes-preposterous-attacks-on-civil-society-have-zero-basis-in-truth/
Mantashe accuses NGOs of being CIA funded: NGO's should not have
mg.co.za/environment/2023-09-14-mantashe-accuses-environmental-activists-of-being-cia-funded/
POLL | Mantashe’s kiss from granny causes a stir — would you give an ANC leader a kiss?
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-09-18-poll-mantashes-kiss-from-granny-causes-a-stir-would-you-give-an-anc-leader-a-kiss/
Despite Mantashe’s claims, the evidence is clear – clean coal is a dirty lie and economically unviable
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-08-22-despite-mantashes-claims-the-evidence-is-clear-clean-coal-is-a-dirty-lie-and-economically-unviable/
Mantashe: Coal must be a critical mineral: The minister said Africa needs a holistic approach to defining critical minerals which considers national and ...
mg.co.za/environment/2023-08-29-mantashe-coal-must-be-a-critical-mineral/
Eskom responds to Gwede Mantashe’s deceptive ‘masterclass’ in energy transition: Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, in a “masterclass on ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-22-eskom-responds-to-gwede-mantashes-deceptive-masterclass-in-energy-transition/
Will the new-look energy plan be worth the — long — wait?: Mineral resources & energy minister Gwede Mantashe will miss the Africa Down Under conference in ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2023-09-03-will-the-new-look-energy-plan-be-worth-the--long--wait/
Paid articlePaid Parliament calls for submissions on Electricity Regulation Bill to open up market
iol.co.za/news/politics/parliament-calls-for-submissions-on-electricity-regulation-bill-to-open-up-market-441e9637-83d1-4229-aa64-36f4a811c616
The noise of the ANC’s inner battles drowns out the cries of suffering voters: While the ANC is under huge electoral pressure, the actions of its government ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-21-the-noise-of-the-ancs-inner-battles-drowns-out-the-cries-of-suffering-voters/
Urgent action needed to fix parliamentary draft bill process as crucial electricity legislation remains in limbo
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-17-urgent-action-needed-to-fix-parliamentary-draft-bill-process-as-crucial-electricity-legislation-remains-in-limbo/
Karpowership offers to chop 20-year energy deal to five years — but there’s a new price
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-10-karpowership-offers-to-chop-20-year-energy-deal-to-five-years-but-theres-a-new-price/
Gwede Mantashe: Suspension of NUM general secretary is ‘madness’: The ANC chairperson said the issue of weakened labour unions needed to be addressed ...
mg.co.za/politics/2023-08-07-gwede-mantashe-suspension-of-num-general-secretary-is-madness/
‘The rogue must stop’ — NUM lashes out at Mantashe’s comments over suspension of its general secretary
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-10-the-rogue-must-stop-num-lashes-out-at-mantashes-comments-over-suspension-of-its-general-secretary/
Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats: Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general
mg.co.za/politics/2023-07-28-gordhan-mantashe-cry-foul-over-mbalula-threats/
Quick Glance: Gordhan and Mantashe express outrage over Mbalula threats
- Critics say Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, has overstepped his authority by publicly castigating two ministers.
- Ministers urge President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general.
Fikile Mbalula says Luthuli House will side with President Cyril Ramaphosa if he takes action against Gwede Mantashe for defying him on green energy ... Show more #SundayTimesZA
ANALYSIS: Mashatile’s anticipatory anxiety, Mbalula’s many words — ANC’s tangled web gets even more twisted
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-09-mashatiles-anticipatory-anxiety-mbalulas-many-words-ancs-tangled-web-gets-even-more-twisted/
Quick Glance: Ramaphosa: Mashatile to Remain Deputy President
- NEC member Bejani Chauke dismisses rumors of plotting against Mashatile
- President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms no plans to remove Paul Mashatile
Mantashe tables Electricity Regulation Bill in a bid to open up market: President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the presidential economic advisory council this week ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/mantashe-tables-electricity-regulation-bill-in-a-bid-to-open-up-market-ccda7eff-70e2-4fac-9082-4a53f4d9aa40
Beware of the West’s renewable energy trap: Mantashe: Mining and energy minister Gwede Mantashe says South Africa is being encircled by the West in an attempt to ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2023-07-02-beware-of-the-wests-renewable-energy-trap-mantashe/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: West's Renewable Energy Trap: Mantashe's Warning
- Gwede Mantashe, the mining and energy minister, cautions that South Africa is being encircled by the West with the intention of transforming the country into a conduit for their energy ideas...
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NUM applauds Mantashe's stance against decision to decommission Komati Power Station
iol.co.za/news/politics/num-applauds-mantashes-stance-against-decision-to-decommission-komati-power-station-3297438f-86b9-4f76-a434-07c1a296b415
Ramaphosa says Just Energy Transition investment plan to be finalised before year end
iol.co.za/news/politics/ramaphosa-says-just-energy-transition-investment-plan-to-be-finalised-before-year-end-16e5e25c-e1c7-499a-ad3a-d359c894865e
Data shows mining SA output declines in May, while Mantashe punts problematic law
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-13-data-shows-mining-sa-output-declines-in-may-while-mantashe-punts-problematic-law/
Renewables bidders out in the cold: Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe again blames grid insufficiency, but the electricity minister warns the country will rue delay ...
mg.co.za/news/2023-07-07-renewables-bidders-out-in-the-cold/
SA needs to deal with ‘energy poverty,’ energy minister Gwede Mantashe says: South Africa must balance the need to cut emissions with increasing electricity ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-30/south-africa-needs-to-deal-with-energy-poverty-minister-says
Read the Sunday Times e-edition: It’s not all serious news, however. Do read our front page story on a law firm that fell foul of a magistrate after using ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2023-07-09-read-the-sunday-times-e-edition/
Renewables bidders out in the cold: Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe again blames grid insufficiency, but the electricity minister warns the country will rue delay ...
mg.co.za/news/2023-07-07-renewables-bidders-out-in-the-cold/
Gwede Mantashe Spurns South Africa’s Green Energy Meeting: South African Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe refused to attend a top-level meeting held by President ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-25/s-africa-energy-czar-spurns-green-energy-meeting-sunday-times
Quick Glance: South African Energy Minister Boycotts Green Energy Meeting
- Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe refuses to attend green energy meeting
- President Cyril Ramaphosa holds top-level meeting with European leaders for signing of memorandum of understanding
- Mantashe boycotts the meeting, according to the Johannesburg-based Sunday Times
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ENERGY CRISIS OP-ED: Does Ramokgopa really need more powers to end load shedding?
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-06-07-does-ramokgopa-really-need-more-powers-to-end-load-shedding/
KOEBERG ROW: Court castigates Gwede Mantashe on axing of anti-nuclear activist, denies leave to appeal
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-28-court-castigates-gwede-mantashe-on-axing-of-anti-nuclear-activist-denies-leave-to-appeal/
NEWSFLASH: Ramaphosa transfers responsibility for new power generation to Ramokgopa, pulling plug on Mantashe
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-26-ramaphosa-transfers-responsibility-for-new-power-generation-to-ramokgopa-pulling-plug-on-mantashe/
POWER CRISIS: Gwede Mantashe doubles down on state support for Karpowership: Energy minister Gwede Mantashe says the government has the appetite to endure ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-21-gwede-mantashe-doubles-down-on-state-support-for-karpowership/
BUDGET VOTES: Mantashe raises red flag over lack of grid capacity, re-introduces nuclear power to mix
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-16-mantashe-raises-red-flag-over-lack-of-grid-capacity-re-introduces-nuclear-power-to-mix/
MINISTERIAL DEFLECTION OP-ED: Are environmental NGOs anti-development, as Gwede Mantashe claims? Wessa responds
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-24-are-environmental-ngos-anti-development-as-gwede-mantashe-claims-wessa-responds/
'FOREIGN AGENTS' OP-ED: In service of honourable Minister Mantashe, we must expose the foreign-funded forces trying to destroy our future
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-17-in-service-of-honourable-minister-mantashe-we-must-expose-the-foreign-funded-forces-trying-to-destroy-our-future/
SIGNS OF LIGHT?: Baton changes hands at Minerals Council while Mantashe indicates progress on cadastre system
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-31-baton-changes-hands-at-minerals-council-while-mantashe-indicates-progress-on-cadastre-system/
South Africa: Court Castigates Energy Minister On Axing of Anti-Nuclear Activist, Denies Leave to Appeal
allafrica.com/stories/202305290068.html
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