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ANN7

New Age journalists were monitored by Atul Gupta — former ANN7 editor
Article
/ 3 June 2019

New Age journalists were monitored by Atul Gupta — former ANN7 editor

Rajesh Sundaram alleges that Atul Gupta had access to intelligence relating to the movements of journalists working for the Gupta media empire

By Sarah Smit
Newzroom Afrika promises ‘fresh take on news coverage’
Article
/ 30 April 2019

Newzroom Afrika promises ‘fresh take on news coverage’

The new channel, founded by Thabile Ngwato and Thokozani Nkosi, is a 24-hours channel that will be launched by the MultiChoice Group on Thursday

By Mashadi Kekana
Editorial: Malema plays a dangerous game
Article
/ 23 November 2018

Editorial: Malema plays a dangerous game

Many of the journalists on Malema’s list have already been subjected to a torrent of abuse on social media platforms

By Editorial
Manyi says corruption happened under Phumla Williams’ watch
Article
/ 14 November 2018

Manyi says corruption happened under Phumla Williams’ watch

Former GCIS CEO Mzwanele Manyi testified before the state capture commission on Wednesday in an unexpected turn of events

By Mashadi Kekana
MultiChoice announces Newzroom Afrika as replacement for Afro Worldview
Article
/ 28 August 2018

MultiChoice announces Newzroom Afrika as replacement for Afro Worldview

In late January MultiChoice announced the news channel’s contract will not be renewed when it lapses in August 2018

By Sibongile Khumalo
Naspers won’t publish report on ANN7 probe, AGM hears
Article
/ 26 August 2018

Naspers won’t publish report on ANN7 probe, AGM hears

Earlier this year MultiChoice had a briefing following the probe, indicating that no irregular payments were made to ANN7

By Lameez Omarjee
Afro Worldview off air as MultiChoice ends contract
Article
/ 21 August 2018

Afro Worldview off air as MultiChoice ends contract

Employees at the channel have been left stranded after it was removed from the DStv bouquet but the Communication Workers Union says it is not the end

By Mashadi Kekana
Manyi files for liquidation of Afro Voice
Article
/ 17 July 2018

Manyi files for liquidation of Afro Voice

The negative perception of its previous owners, the Guptas, persisted which also negatively impacted the company’s financials, Manyi explained

By Lameez Omarjee
Manyi settles Gupta loan after amount due lowered
Article
/ 22 April 2018

Manyi settles Gupta loan after amount due lowered

​Mzwanele Manyi claims he has paid the Gupta family in full for ANN7 and The New Age newspaper, the Sund​ay Times reported on Sunday

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
NDZ blames hackers after tweet claiming DA plot in North West chaos
Article
/ 21 April 2018

NDZ blames hackers after tweet claiming DA plot in North West chaos

Dlamini-Zuma later issued an apology, saying the tweet did not represent her views, claiming her account had been hacked.

By Staff Reporter
Rajesh Sundaram: MultiChoice, ANN7 and the president’s stick
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Rajesh Sundaram: MultiChoice, ANN7 and the president’s stick

A former editor at ANN7 has lifted the lid on how Gupta employees deceived MultiChoice into believing it was ready to launch on its DStv platform

By Staff Reporter
Former editor reveals Zuma’s influence in creation of ANN7
Article
/ 14 March 2018

Former editor reveals Zuma’s influence in creation of ANN7

Rajesh Sundaram claims that Zuma shaped the policies at ANN7, suggested its name and even went so far as to play a role in appointing presenters.

By Mashadi Kekana
Multichoice opens up bidding for news channel
Article
/ 8 February 2018

Multichoice opens up bidding for news channel

Naspers-owned MultiChoice announced on January 31 that it was looking for a black-owned media company to replace ANN7’s slot.

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Editorial: MultiChoice just doesn’t get it
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Editorial: MultiChoice just doesn’t get it

‘​When MultiChoice chief executive Calvo Mawela addressed the media this week, he was contrite. There had been “mistakes”, he said’

By Editorial
ANN7 sacrificed to save MultiChoice ‘mistake-men’
Article
/ 1 February 2018

ANN7 sacrificed to save MultiChoice ‘mistake-men’

MultiChoice was equally clear about the consequences of its ‘mistake’ — when ANN7’s contract ends in August, it will be dropped from DStv

By Phillip De Wet
‘ANN7 served as a front to defraud the state’— EFF
Article
/ 1 February 2018

‘ANN7 served as a front to defraud the state’— EFF

​The EFF on Wednesday welcomed Naspers’ MultiChoice’s decision to rid itself of Gupta-linked ANN7

By Staff Reporter
Multichoice enquiry reveals no evidence of corruption in ANN7 deal
Article
/ 31 January 2018

Multichoice enquiry reveals no evidence of corruption in ANN7 deal

Last year MultiChoice launched an investigation into payments made to ANN7 that it paid the controversial channel R25-million upfront.

By Thulebona Mhlanga
RECAP: Unravelling the riddle of Jessie Duarte
Article
/ 8 December 2017

RECAP: Unravelling the riddle of Jessie Duarte

Tough as nails, the ANC top-sixer is labelled a party unifier by some and clearly biased by others

By Dineo Bendile
MultiChoice rejects #GuptaLeaks accusations on ANN7 payments
Article
/ 25 November 2017

MultiChoice rejects #GuptaLeaks accusations on ANN7 payments

MultiChoice denies claims of a corrupt relationship between itself and former minister of communications Faith Muthambi.

By Kaveel Singh
Mzwanele Manyi makes a mockery of media transformation
Article
/ 28 August 2017

Mzwanele Manyi makes a mockery of media transformation

Transformation is not a magical wand that excludes black owners from playing by the same rules as everybody else.

By Sipho Hlongwane
Could Manyi fall under FICA’s eye?
Article
/ 25 August 2017

Could Manyi fall under FICA’s eye?

The new owner of the Guptas’ media assets may have his financial affairs closely watched

By Lynley Donnelly
Guptas sell The New Age and ANN7 to Mzwanele Manyi for R450m
Article
/ 21 August 2017

Guptas sell The New Age and ANN7 to Mzwanele Manyi for R450m

A company owned by Mzwanele Manyi has forked out R450-million to buy The New Age Media and ANN7 from Gupta-owned firm Oakbay.

By Staff Reporter
Gupta family to sell shares in SA companies including Sahara Computers
Article
/ 27 August 2016

Gupta family to sell shares in SA companies including Sahara Computers

Controversial family states "now is the right time" to sell all shares it owns in South Africa

By Lungelo Shezi Htxt
Gupta-owned ANN7 fires five more journalists
Article
/ 4 August 2016

Gupta-owned ANN7 fires five more journalists

Five journalists who participated in protests and demonstrations in solidarity with fired colleagues were dismissed on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Journalists have a right to appeal – SA editors forum on ANN7 dismissals
Article
/ 27 June 2016

Journalists have a right to appeal – SA editors forum on ANN7 dismissals

Sanef has criticised ANN7’s conduct after eight ANN7 staffers were fired on Friday and escorted off the premises immediately.

By Paul Herman
Gupta’s Oakbay responds to website attacks by Anonymous group hackers
Article
/ 15 June 2016

Gupta’s Oakbay responds to website attacks by Anonymous group hackers

On Wednesday Anonymous Africa claimed to take down Gupta-linked websites for Oakbay Investments, Sahara, and media outlets The New Age and ANN7.

By Staff Reporter
Anonymous Africa cyber hackers shut down Gupta-linked websites
Article
/ 15 June 2016

Anonymous Africa cyber hackers shut down Gupta-linked websites

The cyber hacking cooperative Anonymous Africa threatened and apparently shut down the websites of Gupta-linked companies on Wednesday.

By Michelle Solomon
Gupta-owned media coverage ‘reckless journalism’ – ANC
Article
/ 21 March 2016

Gupta-owned media coverage ‘reckless journalism’ – ANC

The ANC national executive committee this weekend lambasted South African media, especially those owned by the Gupta family, for their coverage.

By News 24
Gupta Inc’s Dubai secret
Article
/ 20 November 2015

Gupta Inc’s Dubai secret

ANN7’s application for new broadcasting licence reveals a mystery company.

By Amabhungane
Gupta Inc’s Dubai secret
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Gupta Inc’s Dubai secret

ANN7’s application for new broadcasting licence reveals a mystery company.

By Amabhungane
The New Age, ANN7 to appoint a ‘public editor’
Article
/ 9 March 2015

The New Age, ANN7 to appoint a ‘public editor’

The New Age and ANN7 will appoint a public editor to deal with complaints, following the newspaper’s withdrawal from the ombudsman process.

By Sapaxxxx
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Article
/ 24 November 2014

ANN7’s Asanda Magaqa ‘escorted’ off the premises

Renowned reporter Asanda Magaqa is the latest high profile departure from the Gupta-owned ANN7, as channel bosses seem to be clamping down on dissent.

By Verashni Pillay
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