NewzSouth African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe continues to advocate for the role of coal in the nation's energy mix. This policy stance is linked to the country’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and transformation objectives, as domestic Black investors increasingly occupy the mining sector as international capital shifts away from fossil fuels due to climate concerns.
The minister’s position highlights a tension between global decarbonization trends and local socio-economic imperatives. By supporting coal, the government aims to maintain economic participation for historically disadvantaged groups while navigating the transition away from traditional energy sources.
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