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ANN7 sacrificed to save MultiChoice ‘mistake-men’

Article Phillip De Wet - 1 Feb 2018

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

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

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Feb 2018

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

Sygnia boss sues Manyi for concerted ‘smear campaign’

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Aug 2017

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”.

Mzwanele Manyi makes a mockery of media transformation

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Aug 2017

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

Police investigating attempted murder case against former minister Ramatlhodi

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Aug 2017

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

The ANC’s 2014 trials and tribulations

Videos Staff Reporter - 11 Jan 2014

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.

Jimmy Manyi: Gupta TV’s Oprah

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Aug 2013

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

Editorial: South Africa needs tough communicator

Article Editorial - 11 Jan 2013

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.

Kings of spin vie to replace Jimmy Manyi

Article Mmanaledi Mataboge & Charles Molele - 11 Jan 2013

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

The many bungles of Manyi

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Aug 2012

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

Government jettisons Jimmy Manyi

Article Staff Reporter & Charles Molele - 27 Aug 2012

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

Manyi’s plans for government agency hit brick wall

Article Charles Molele - 24 Aug 2012

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

Questions over Zumaville silenced

Article Matuma Letsoala - 23 Aug 2012

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

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

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Aug 2012

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.

Manyi to get the chop

Article Charles Molele - 7 Jun 2012

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.

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