1 min readBy Naledi Maponopono-Manopi
Mantashe shifts focus from women’s vulnerability to linguistic legitimacy
By Naledi Maponopono-ManopiSouth Africa
The debate around Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s remarks about women seeking job opportunities being asked for sexual favours by men occupying positions of authority has turned into a discussion about language, and obscures the original question put to him concerning allegations of exploitation and power.
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- 48 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 27, 2026
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- Naledi Maponopono-Manopi
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- Daily Maverick