'Game changer:' South Africa minister lauds shale gas potential

Petroleum Minister Gwede Mantashe to lift moratorium on shale exploration once regulations published — and berates 'foreign-funded' non-profits for stifling E&P sector

South Africa's Minister of Minerals & Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe.
South Africa's Minister of Minerals & Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 3 July 2025, 13:52Updated 3 July 2025, 13:52
South AfricaGwede MantasheKarooAfricaSub-Saharan Africa