VINCENT Magwenya, a seasoned communicator with extensive experience in government communication, has been appointed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson with effect from 1 June 2022.
He previously served as spokesperson to former President Jacob Zuma from 2009 to 2010. “I am pleased to welcome Vincent Magwenya to the Presidency team. His experience, insight and capabilities will strengthen our efforts to effectively communicate the work of the Presidency as we undertake the work of recovery and rebuilding,” said Ramaphosa.
He takes over from acting spokesperson Tyrone Seale, who has filled the role since July 2020 when Khusela Diko stepped aside in 2020 pending an investigation linked to dodgy personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts.
Diko faced a disciplinary process in the Presidency and was given a written warning for failing to disclose business interests as is required of civil servants.
Ramaphosa thanked Seale for acting as his spokesperson.
“I wish to express my gratitude to Tyrone Seale for having acted in the position of spokesperson to the President since July 2020. His capable manner and dedication to the task has been widely acknowledged and is much appreciated,” he said.
Magwenya served as CEO for PR company Magna Carta and his own company, Conversations Media and Communications, and was also Communications Director for Standard Bank Africa and Standard Bank Group’s Group Stakeholder Relations Management.
He started his career as a broadcast journalist in various technical and editorial roles and worked for international & local broadcasters such as Reuters Television, Worldwide Television News (now known as Associated Press Television News), the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
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