Vincent Magwenya Biography
Vincent Magwenya is the founder and CEO of Conversations Media and Communications, a Johannesburg-based firm that specializes in reputation management and digital marketing.
He has more than 22 years of experience in broadcast journalism and corporate communications.
He has worked with Associated Press Television News, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the Standard Bank Group, the Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, and Omnicom-owned Magna Carta Public Relations.
Vincent Magwenya Profile
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| Name: | Vincent Magwenya |
| Born: | South Africa |
| Origin: | South Africa |
| Education: | Video Technology, Communications, and Broadcasting |
| Alma mater: | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation: | Broadcast journalist |
| Position: | Spokesperson to the President |
| Company: | Conversations Media and Communications |
| Profiles: | Twitter • LinkedIn |
Vincent Magwenya Education
Vincent Magwenya earned a National Diploma in Video Technology, Communications, and Broadcasting from Durban University of Technology.
Former Zuma aide Vincent Magwenya has been appointed as Ramaphosa’s new spokesperson
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named one of former President Jacob Zuma’s spokespeople as his new spokeswoman.
The Presidency stated on Tuesday that Ramaphosa had appointed Vincent Magwenya, effective June 1.
“Mr Magwenya is a seasoned communicator with extensive experience in government communication, public relations, stakeholder management, and broadcasting,” the statement states.
He worked as former President Jacob Zuma’s spokesperson from 2009 to 2010. When he resigned in July 2010, it was claimed that he had fallen victim to infighting within the president’s office.
He got more concerned about the manner ANC officials controlled access to the president.
Magwenya reportedly argued with Zizi Kodwa, a special presidential advisor at the time, and Lakela Kaunda, the head of Zuma’s private office.
Kodwa is now a deputy minister in the Presidency, overseeing state security. He has also been implicated in the Zondo Commission’s reports on state capture.
According to the statement, Magwenya was CEO of PR agency Magna Carta from 2013 to 2016 before founding Conversations Media & Communications, where he is currently CEO.
Magwenya has also worked as Director of Communications for Standard Bank Africa and Director of Group Stakeholder Relations Management for Standard Bank Group.
He began his career as a broadcast journalist, holding various technical and editorial positions for international and local broadcasters such as Reuters Television, Worldwide Television News (now Associated Press Television News), the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
According to the release, Ramaphosa stated:
“I would like to thank Tyrone Seale for acting as the President’s spokesperson since July 2020. His professional demeanor and dedication to the task have received widespread recognition and are greatly appreciated.”
Seale took over the post when Ramaphosa’s former spokesperson, Khusela Diko, departed on “special leave” in June 2020 because of a PPE corruption scandal involving her late husband, amaBhaca chairman Thandisizwe Diko.
He allegedly obtained an unlawful COVID-19 PPE tender from the Gauteng health department worth R125 million. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) concluded that the tender was improper and unlawful.
A disciplinary process for her failing to disclose her financial interests in enterprises as required by public service standards was finished in August 2021.
Diko received a written warning for this offense, and her suspension was reversed.
She did not, however, continue her duties as Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, instead moving to “a different position in the public service”.
Vincent Magwenya Broadcasting Experience
Vincent has also worked for broadcasters both inside and outside South Africa. The senior journalist has collaborated with
Reuters Television
Worldwide Television News (now called Associated Press Television News),
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Southern African Broadcasting Corporation.
Standard Bank Group
Presidency of the RSA
Omnicom owned Magna Carta Public Relations.
Vincent Magwenya Social Media
Mr. Vincent administers the Spokesperson Republic of South Africa’s official account. He serves as the President’s spokesperson.
Twitter: @SpokespersonRSA.
Vincent Magwenya Contact Details
Vincent Magwenya, the President’s Spokesperson, can be reached using any of the following contact information.
Phone Number: 082 835 6315.
LinkedIn: Vincent Magwenya.
Who Is Vincent Magwenya?
Vincent Magwenya is a skilled communicator and broadcast journalist with extensive expertise in government communications, public relations, and stakeholder management. Ramaphosa appointed Magwenya as the President’s spokesperson.
Is Vincent Magwenya using Twitter?
Yes. Vincent maintains the official Twitter account for the President’s spokeswoman. He serves as the president’s spokesperson.
Vincent Magwenya is from where?
The origins of the well-known television journalist have recently attracted public interest. He is from South Africa and serves the country in a variety of roles.
