BLACK MANAGEMENT FORUM (BMF) WELCOMES THE APPOINTMENT OF MR JIMMY MANYI

The Black Management Forum (BMF) welcomes the appointment of Jimmy Manyi as CEO: Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS).

"Communications is his strength and the BMF is proud and confident he'll do well", says Tembakazi Mnyaka, BMF Deputy President.

 "The appointment of Manyi to the highest office in the country is vindication of the BMF's confidence and belief in the innocence of its President following allegations of impropriety", Mnyaka asserted.

Nomhle Nkumbi-Ndopu, BMF Managing Director added, "Manyi is a seasoned public speaker with a great network in the communications sector from his past positions in corporate South Africa".

The BMF will continue giving him support in his new role and is confident in his abilities to rise up to this very challenging position based on his record of  consistently high performance". Mr Manyi's appointment is testament to his unwavering patriotism", Mnyaka concluded.

Statement issued by the Black Management Forum, February 3 2011

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