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Mantashe braced for brickbats as he vows to lift shale gas moratorium in South Africa

Petroleum Minister says huge potential resource in semi-arid Karoo must be exploited

South Africa's Petroleum Minister, Gwede Mantashe, (right) in conversation with NJ Ayuk, head of the African Energy Chamber.
South Africa's Petroleum Minister, Gwede Mantashe, (right) in conversation with NJ Ayuk, head of the African Energy Chamber.Photo: AFRICAN ENERGY WEEK
Africa CorrespondentCape Town
Published 8 November 2024, 03:41Updated 8 November 2024, 03:41
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