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Jimmy Manyi

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
Sygnia boss sues Manyi for concerted ‘smear campaign’
Article
/ 31 August 2017

Sygnia boss sues Manyi for concerted ‘smear campaign’

It began on August 1 when Manyi posted a link to CNBC interview from April and tweeted: “This CEO should be investigated for Economic terrorism”.

By Staff Reporter
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
Police investigating attempted murder case against former minister Ramatlhodi
Article
/ 22 August 2017

Police investigating attempted murder case against former minister Ramatlhodi

In March this year, Ramatlhodi was axed as minister of public service and administration

By Staff Reporter
The ANC’s 2014 trials and tribulations
Videos
/ 11 January 2014

The ANC’s 2014 trials and tribulations

At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit, ministers share what aspects of the ANC’s 2014 manifesto most excites them and what challenges the party faces.

By Staff Reporter
Jimmy Manyi: Gupta TV’s Oprah
Article
/ 23 August 2013

Jimmy Manyi: Gupta TV’s Oprah

Former government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi has traded in the whirligig of state spin for an anchored spot on ANN7.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: South Africa needs tough communicator
Article
/ 11 January 2013

Editorial: South Africa needs tough communicator

A new year holds the promise of a fresh start and that is as true for the government and its officials as for anyone else.

By Editorial
Kings of spin vie to replace Jimmy Manyi
Article
/ 11 January 2013

Kings of spin vie to replace Jimmy Manyi

There are two candidates who would bring different skills to top government communication post. Mmanaledi Mataboge and Charles Molele report.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Charles Molele
The many bungles of Manyi
Article
/ 28 August 2012

The many bungles of Manyi

Dropped from government communications, Jimmy Manyi steered GCIS for three turbulent years. The M&G rounded up some of Manyi’s most memorable quotes.

By Staff Reporter
Government jettisons Jimmy Manyi
Article
/ 27 August 2012

Government jettisons Jimmy Manyi

Jimmy Manyi’s time as government spokesperson has come to an end, the presidency has announced.

By Staff Reporter and Charles Molele
Manyi’s plans for government agency hit brick wall
Article
/ 24 August 2012

Manyi’s plans for government agency hit brick wall

Jimmy Manyi suffered a double blow this week when the treasury rejected his plans for restructuring the government communications agency.

By Charles Molele
Questions over Zumaville silenced
Article
/ 23 August 2012

Questions over Zumaville silenced

The government has refused to release any information relating to developmental projects in the area near President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla.

By Matuma Letsoala
Marikana: Govt won’t talk, it’s mourning
Article
/ 22 August 2012

Marikana: Govt won’t talk, it’s mourning

The government has refused to reveal its plans to prevent further events like the Marikana strike action in the future – because it’s in mourning.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Manyi to get the chop
Article
/ 7 June 2012

Manyi to get the chop

Jimmy Manyi, the chief executive officer of GCIS, is on his way out and his three-year contract will not be renewed, writes Charles Molele.

By Charles Molele
Manyi’s one-stop advert shop
Article
/ 20 April 2012

Manyi’s one-stop advert shop

Jimmy Manyi has sought to have all of governments advertising centralised under the Government Communication and Information System, which he runs.

By Glynnis Underhill
No image available
Article
/ 16 April 2012

Manyi: GCIS control over ads is not new

Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi says the centralisation of government departments’ advertising was not new and has been happening since June 2011.

By Staff Reporter
Nedbank chief hits raw nerve
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Nedbank chief hits raw nerve

The outrage that has been directed at Reuel Khoza’s criticism of South Africa’s leaders is a symptom of the gulf between business and the government.

By Phillip De Wet
Khoza unfazed by Manyi’s attack
Article
/ 10 April 2012

Khoza unfazed by Manyi’s attack

Nedbank boss Reuel Khoza has responded to Jimmy Manyi’s statements, saying deabte heightened awareness of society’s needs.

By Staff Reporter
Manyi takes a swipe at Nedbank’s Khoza
Article
/ 10 April 2012

Manyi takes a swipe at Nedbank’s Khoza

Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi has lashed out at Nedbank chairperson Reuel Khoza for his "attack" on government.

By Staff Reporter
Questions raised over Manyi’s hiring practices
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Questions raised over Manyi’s hiring practices

Government communications’ boss Jimmy Manyi is being accused of hiring his associates for top government positions.

By Charles Molele and Andisiwe Makinana
The tolls are here to stay, says Manyi
Article
/ 23 February 2012

The tolls are here to stay, says Manyi

Government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi has hit back at Cosatu and the DA, saying those opposing the Gauteng tolls "must get used it".

By Sapa Afp and Staff Reporter
DA to challenge Manyi’s appointment to media board
Article
/ 18 January 2012

DA to challenge Manyi’s appointment to media board

The DA will begin a probe into the fitness of government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi to be a member of the Media Development and Diversity Agency board.

By Staff Reporter
Manyi scoops up another portfolio
Article
/ 16 January 2012

Manyi scoops up another portfolio

President Jacob Zuma has appointed government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi to the Media Development and Diversity Agency board.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 25 November 2011

Ramphele slams Cabinet’s court review decision

Struggle veteran Mamphela Ramphele has sharply criticised Cabinet’s plans of a court review mechanism, saying it is harmful to SA’s democracy.

By Nickolaus Bauer
No image available
Article
/ 25 November 2011

State probe of judiciary causes unease

Government announced that it is going to assess the transformation of the judiciary, including the judgments of the Constitutional Court.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA questions Cabinet’s ConCourt assessments
Article
/ 24 November 2011

DA questions Cabinet’s ConCourt assessments

The DA has called Cabinet’s decision to assess the Constitutional Court’s judgments "one of the strangest proposals to date".

By Staff Reporter
Cabinet to have Constitutional Court decisions ‘assessed’
Article
/ 24 November 2011

Cabinet to have Constitutional Court decisions ‘assessed’

On the heels of threats to challenge the constitutionality of the secrecy Bill if enacted, the Cabinet says it wants ConCourt decisions "assessed".

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 10 November 2011

Cabinet approves waste strategy

Cabinet has agreed to implement a new national waste management strategy, says government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.

By Staff Reporter
Public protector hits back at Manyi over wrong statements
Article
/ 3 October 2011

Public protector hits back at Manyi over wrong statements

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has voiced disappointment over "incorrect" public statements attributed to government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi.

By Staff Reporter
Manyi lashes out at public protector’s ruling
Article
/ 1 October 2011

Manyi lashes out at public protector’s ruling

Jimmy Manyi has rejected the public protector’s ruling that there had been a conflict of interest when he served in the Labour Department.

By Staff Reporter
Parliament’s unanswered questions
Article
/ 26 August 2011

Parliament’s unanswered questions

A war of words erupted between the DA and the government over ministers’ perceived failure to answer parliamentary questions.

By Lynley Donnelly
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