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SA Energy Minister to Engage With Traditional Leaders in Eastern Cape Over Offshore Oil and Gas Development

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  • South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) will embark on a series of engagements with Traditional Leaders in the Eastern Cape Province during February and March 2022.

The engagements will focus on the latest developments in the upstream petroleum industry with an aim of providing clarity and crafting solutions to the challenges experienced in the development of this important industry.

Related news: Court halts Shell’s seizmic survey off South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast

Meeting with the AmaGcaleka Traditional Council

 DATE:    Thursday, 03 February 2022

TIME:                  12h00

VENUE: Nqadu Great Place, Willowvale, Eastern Cape

Meeting with the AbaThembu Traditional Council

DATE:                  Friday, 04 February 2022

TIME:                  10h00

VENUE: Bumbane Great Place, Mthatha, Eastern Cape

To RSVP, contact:

Mr Ernest Mulibana – Ernest.Mulibana@dmre.gov.za / 082 263 7372

Mr Johannes Mokobane – Johannes.Mokobane@dmre.gov.za / 082 766 3674

Author: GBA News Desk

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