Mzwanele Manyi
Mzwanele Manyi | |
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Manyi at a birthday soiree in 2017 | |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 15 August 2024 – Current | |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government Communication and Information System | |
| In office February 2011 – August 2012 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Themba Maseko |
| Succeeded by | Phumla Williams |
| Director-General of the Department of Labour | |
| In office May 2009 – February 2011 | |
| President | Jacob Zuma |
| Preceded by | Vanguard Mkosana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mzwanele Manyi 20 January 1964 Meadowlands, Soweto Transvaal, South Africa |
| Political party | uMkhonto weSizwe (political party) (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Economic Freedom Fighters (2023–2024) African Transformation Movement (2019–2023) African National Congress (until 2019) |
Mzwanele Manyi (born 20 January 1964) is a South African businessman, political figure, and former government spokesperson. He gained attention for his leadership of the Black Management Forum (BMF), where he advocated for the advancement of black professionals in South Africa's corporate sector. Manyi is also known for his work on policies that promote Black Economic Empowerment (BEE).
He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) before purchasing The New Age newspaper and the ANN7 News Channel. Active in the African National Congress (ANC) and later the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Manyi became a significant figure in South Africa's political landscape.