Gwede is an African given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
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Gwede Mantashe
Samson Gwede Mantashe (born 21 June 1955) is a South African politician and former trade unionist who is currently serving as the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. He has been responsible for the mineral resources portfolio since Feb ...
(born 1955), South African politician
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Focus Gwede Focus Martin Gwede was head of the special branch of the Malawi Police Force. He was from Ntcheu Malawi. He was one of the most feared policemen during the Kamuzu Banda era.African given namesSurnames of African origin