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Daily Maverick ·Oct 14, 2026 ☆

Country: South Africa

OLD KING COAL: Loaded for Bear: Why Minister Mantashe’s affection for coal is rooted in BEE, transformation

Gwede Mantashe’s support for coal reflects South Africa’s transformation agenda, as Black investors fill the space left by climate-conscious foreign capital.

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