Gwede Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe is a South African politician and trade unionist who has been the General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) since 2017. He has been a member of the African National Congress (ANC) since 1991 and has held various positions within the party, including Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. Mantashe has been a vocal advocate for workers' rights and has been involved in several high-profile labor disputes. He has also been a strong supporter of the ANC's economic policies and has been critical of the party's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mantashe has a reputation for being a charismatic and outspoken leader, and has been the subject of several media profiles and articles. He has also been involved in several controversies, including a high-profile feud with the ANC's president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Mantashe has a strong following among trade unionists and labor activists, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in South African politics.