R455.0 million
Total financial exposure
Identified by Zondo Commission as a "facilitator" of state capture. Acquired ANN7 (R300M) and TNA (R150M) from Guptas in 2017 via vendor financing — both subsequently closed. Joined ATM as spokesperson. No criminal prosecution.
Former GCIS CEO (2011-2012) who replaced whistleblower Themba Maseko. The Zondo Commission found Manyi "cooperated with the Guptas" and was a "facilitator" of state capture. Under his tenure, TNA received dramatically disproportionate government advertising. Acquired ANN7 and TNA from the Guptas in 2017 via vendor financing; both ceased operations.
Pain points connected to Mzwanele Manyi's documented incidents
CEO
Government Communication and Information System
2011-02 – 2012-08(cadre deployed)
Replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing to redirect advertising to Gupta media.
Manyi replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. The Zondo Commission heard his removal "was an instruction" from Zuma.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Manyi replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. The Zondo Commission heard his removal "was an instruction" from Zuma.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Manyi replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. The Zondo Commission heard his removal "was an instruction" from Zuma.
Manyi replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. The Zondo Commission heard his removal "was an instruction" from Zuma.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing to redirect advertising to Gupta media.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing to redirect advertising to Gupta media.
Replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing to redirect advertising to Gupta media.
Manyi replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. The Zondo Commission heard his removal "was an instruction" from Zuma.
Deployed to GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing Gupta demands. Manyi cooperated with the Guptas during his tenure at GCIS.
Replaced Maseko at GCIS after Maseko was removed for refusing to redirect advertising to Gupta media.