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Local author Nicole Barlow has come under fire for her comments about Chris Hani and Gwede Mantashe. Images via Facebook/Twitter: @nicolebarlow/@gwedemantashe
lifestyle

SA author ‘sorry’ for wishing Chris Hani’s fate on Gwede Mantashe

The minister for energy in South Africa was accused of failing to support the country's energy transition.
Africa News

Minister for energy in S. Africa’s accused for abandoning transition

minister of electricity, sputla, kgosientso ramakgopa
Celeb News

Victory dance? Minister becomes a meme after ‘promotion’ [watch]

Local author Nicole Barlow has come under fire for her comments about Chris Hani and Gwede Mantashe. Images via Facebook/Twitter: @nicolebarlow/@gwedemantashe
Lifestyle

SA author ‘sorry’ for wishing Chris Hani’s fate on Gwede Mantashe

The minister for energy in South Africa was accused of failing to support the country's energy transition.
Africa News

Minister for energy in S. Africa’s accused for abandoning transition

minister of electricity, sputla, kgosientso ramakgopa
Celeb News

Victory dance? Minister becomes a meme after ‘promotion’ [watch]

SA government set to invest more in renewable energy
Environment

Mantashe accuses NGO’s of blocking vital development in SA

By Aphiwe Ngwenya19-05-2023 12:44

‘Lobby groups, pit the development needs of poor communities against their own self-proclaimed protection of the environment’-Mantashe

Watch Load shedding costs economy R1 Billion per day video
News

WATCH: Load shedding costs economy R1 Billion per day [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga07-02-2023 13:39

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

Gwede Mantashe
News

Load shedding costs economy R1 Billion per day [video]

By Keliah Daniels07-02-2023 12:30

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, highlighted the severe impact of load shedding on the economy.

Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional, rules court
News

Court rules that Mantashe’s axing of Peter Becker was unconstitutional

By Ground Up20-01-2023 18:16

Nuclear watchdog activist Peter Becker’s dismissal was unconstitutional, court rules in his favor. Mantashe’s decision was in bad faith.

Watch ANC Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe video
News

WATCH: ANC Delegates confronts Gwede Mantashe [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga19-12-2022 16:44

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

Mantashe top seven
Gauteng

‘Akabuyi’: Delegates tell Gwede Mantashe at ANC Conference [watch]

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-12-2022 09:44

Some delegates have straight up told Gwede Mantashe that he will not be forming part of the new ANC top seven.

Gwede Mantashe COSATU
News

Yikes! COSATU delegates boo Mantashe off stage at congress

By Thabo Baloyi26-09-2022 17:12

COSATU-affilliated members say ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe represents a party that does not care about workers

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, energy crisis, global phenomenon, SA island, South Africa, load shedding, Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, REIPPPP
News

ICYMI: “Electricity crisis is a global phenomenon” – Mantashe

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty23-09-2022 06:30

Minister Gwede Mantashe says that the energy crisis was a ‘global phenomenon’ and that South Africans see themselves as an ‘island’.

Mabuyane
Eastern Cape

Mabuyane welcomes R3 Billion investment for renewable energy

By Siso Naile22-09-2022 21:53

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has welcomed the R3 billion investment for renewable energy infrastructure

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News

“Electricity crisis is a global phenomenon” – Mantashe

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-09-2022 20:36

Minister Gwede Mantashe says that the energy crisis was a ‘global phenomenon’ and that South Africans see themselves as an ‘island’.

NERSA 18.65%
News

DA wants Mantashe fired and a State of Disaster around Eskom

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty20-09-2022 20:49

DA leader John Steenhuisen has, among other things, called for a State of Disaster to be declared around Eskom.

dam
Free State

Burst mine dam in Jagersfontein belonged to De Beer – Mantashe

By Rorisang Kgosana11-09-2022 20:59

A court judgment found that the slime dam belonged to De Beers, meaning they could sell it to any body they wish.

Waterkloof Hills Combined School has finally opened up its doors in the North West. Image via Facebook Leyton Mokgerepi Lyrical-Assassin
Parenting and Kids

First look: Inside North West’s newly built R140m ‘state-of-the-art’ school

By Marilynn Manuel08-08-2022 13:08

Waterkloof Hills Combined School has finally opened in Rustenburg, North West, and boasts 32 smart classrooms, sports fields and more.

fuel
News

ICYMI: Slight relief as fuel prices decrease – but by how much?

By Rorisang Kgosana31-07-2022 05:46

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has announced how much less motorists will pay to fill up fuel from Wednesday.

fuel
News

JUST IN: Slight relief as fuel prices decrease – but by how much?

By Rorisang Kgosana30-07-2022 21:37

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has announced how much less motorists will pay to fill up fuel from Wednesday.

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News

Public has 30 DAYS to comment on deregulation of 93-octane petrol price

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty23-07-2022 20:03

Minister Gwede Mantashe published a gazette asking for public comment on placing a price cap or maximum price on 93-octane petrol.

André de Ruyter high-level politician
News

Mantashe: De Ruyter not the right person to fix Eskom – report

By Thabo Baloyi22-07-2022 17:31

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe reckons Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter isn’t a “fixer,” which is what the embattled utility needs

petrol price diesel price
Lifestyle

‘Cheaper to do line of coke and run’: Tweeps bemoan petrol price hike

By Naledi de Wee04-07-2022 15:41

Get the running shoes: Some South Africans are ready to invest in other modes of transport after the new petrol price was announced.

African National Congress, ANC, Gwede Mantashe, South African Revenue Service, SARS, Reserve Bank, Phala Phala farm saga, farmgatae, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Arthur Fraser
News

Phala Phala: Mantashe says SARS and Reserve Bank will deal with issue

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty25-06-2022 11:18

ANC Chairperson Gwede Mantashe has asked locals to allow SARS and the Reserve Bank to do their job in regard to the Phala Phala issue.

Gwede Mantashe petrol
News

‘It’s an idea’: South Africa looking to buy Russian oil – Mantashe

By Thabo Baloyi16-06-2022 12:01

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s department has been under pressure to come up with measures to address the rising fuel prices

gwede mantashe belly
Lifestyle

Gwede Mantashe’s protruding belly upsets Soweto resident [watch]

By Marilynn Manuel15-06-2022 15:35

Saying that SA is gatvol of the ANC is an understatement. Watch how an angry Soweto man absolutely ROASTS Gwede Mantashe on live TV.

Gwede Mantashe
Offbeat

‘Look how big his stomach is!’ – Protester ROASTS Gwede Mantashe live on-air

By Tom Head15-06-2022 13:14

That’s a punch in the gut for Gwede Mantahse: An animated protester in Soweto went viral for his criticism of the minister this week…

Gwede Mantashe Eskom
News

“Eskom has ENOUGH electricity” – Gwede Mantashe criticises Eskom management

By Weekend News Producer21-05-2022 16:46

So who do we believe? Government or the current Eskom management? Gwede Mantashe has made new eyebrow raising comments.

fuel price petrol diesel
News

June fuel price: Mantashe confirms ‘worst news possible’ for motorists

By Nokwanda Ncwane20-05-2022 15:34

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has confirmed the worst news possible for motorists regarding the price of fuel.

Minister of Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, Western Cape Network on Disability, dwarfs, dwarfism, people of short stature
News

Gwede Mantashe defends his use of the word ‘dwarfs’ following outcry

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty12-05-2022 11:56

Minister of Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe does not believe he used the word ‘dwarfs’ in the wrong context, although many are angered.

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