Businessman Mzwanele Manyi appeared at the commission of inquiry into state capture on Wednesday, demanding that his testimony be heard today, rather than on November 23 as previously planned.
The Afrotone Media Holdings owner said he wanted to address the text message he sent Phumla Williams and give his version of what happened.
He added he would would not be any “wiser” on the 23rd and that his testimony did not have to be an “omnibus.”
Manyi claimed there was space for him since Mcebisi Jonas was not there as planned.
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Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo suggested that Manyi give his version of events today and then answer questions from the legal team on the 23rd.
Advocate Vincent Maleka, meanwhile, said that while Manyi could testify, he would be “taking a risk”, as he would not just be able to confront the issues of his choosing and would also be asked about various things.
Maleka said he wanted to ask about the events surrounding Manyi’s acquisition of television station ANN7 and The New Age as well as his involvement in the interministerial committee on the closure of the Gupta bank accounts.
(Edited by Daniel Friedman)