Manyi loses government job
Government spokesman Jimmy Manyi’s contract has not been renewed, the presidency says
Jimmy Manyi“Mr Manyi left his position on the 25 August 2012 after serving his full three-year contract,” the presidency said in a statement on Monday.
Manyi was CEO of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Cabinet spokesman. He joined GCIS in February 2011 from the Department of Labour, where he was transferred to complete the rest of his contract as director general in the public service.
The presidency said Manyi had done sterling work in communicating Cabinet decisions and government policy.
“Mr Jimmy Manyi was very instrumental in communicating government programmes particularly the five priorities of government to the people of South Africa.
“He has made a good contribution to government communication and Cabinet communication processes,” said Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Collins Chabane. “On behalf of the president, Cabinet and government I would like to thank Mr Manyi for his contribution to government communication.”
Chabane has appointed Phumla Williams as acting CEO of GCIS until the position has been filled. Williams was the deputy chief executive officer of corporate services.
Manyi’s position would be advertised and filled after a suitable candidate had been found, the presidency said.
SO MUCH FOR THE DENIAL...
On August 6, ANC Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Jessie Duarte issued a statement denying that she was replacing Manyi as head of GCIS.
“I want to state that such allegations are misleading to the public and they are not factual.
“I want to place it on record that any senior position available in government has to be advertised, interviews will follow and recommendations go to the Cabinet before one can be appointed to the position of Director General.
“I can confirm that the position has not been advertised yet and there is no one associated with the position,” she said.
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Rockwell
This is not just a bad dream for you Jimmy, It's a reality. You will not be missedReport Abuse
RobinH
But why? He was doing such a sterling job. Maybe he'd reached his denial limit.Report Abuse
Bizzabo
A little too late...too much damage alreadyReport Abuse
RobinH
To quote your empathetic remark on eTolling: "You'll just have to live with it", eh Jimmy.Report Abuse
Stimela
yahamb inja!Report Abuse
Tlhagaraga
Vaya joe you don't have respect for the people who pays your salary, SHARP....Report Abuse
MommaC
Good. Time this arrogant snot was thrown out.Bet there are going to be some very happy journalists today :)
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MissBhakajuju
He'll then be deployed as a Minister of Mineral Resources, replace Shababangu & do more damage.4th Cabinet re-shuffle again, nothing suprises me with Shawa & his countless advisors, spokespersons, handy men,
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tpaz
Over Supply of Arrogance.Report Abuse
LeparaThePresident
@RobinH :He was doing such a sterling job;This is really sacarstic at its best. he never done any thing right.
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