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The MultiChoice Group’s active customers for all its regions, including South Africa, dropped from 17.3 million to 15.7 million over the year.

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

Home Affairs raids ANN7 offices

‘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

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka (Angie Lazaro)

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”.

Former GCIS head, Mzwanele Manyi. (David Harrison/M&G)

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.

“He [Ngoako Ramatlhodi] was recruited when he was a student in Lesotho to be a spy,” former president Jacob Zuma said on Monday.  (Paul Botes/M&G)

Police investigating attempted murder case against former minister Ramatlhodi

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

At the ANC gala dinner in Nelspruit

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.

Jimmy Manyi returns to South African TV screens as an anchor for new channel ANN7.

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.

Former GCIS head, Mzwanele Manyi. (David Harrison/M&G)

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.

Onkgopotse Tabane.

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.

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

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.

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

Government jettisons Jimmy Manyi

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

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

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.

A part of the tar road that runs past the homestead of President Jacob Zuma near Nkandla.

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.

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

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.

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

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.

Manyi’s one-stop advert shop

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.

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.

Khoza unfazed by Manyi’s attack

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.

Manyi takes a swipe at Nedbank’s Khoza

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.

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

Questions raised over Manyi’s hiring practices

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