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/ 5 November 2007

Company denies govt involvement in Johncom bid

Koni Media Holdings on Sunday denied government involvement in its bid to take over media and entertainment company Johncom. ”Koni Media strongly denies any involvement of the Presidency or any other government structures in its bid for a 100% stake in Johncom,” said group CEO Groovin Nchabeleng.

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/ 4 November 2007

Mbeki’s men bid R7-billion to buy Johncom

President Thabo Mbeki’s political adviser and a government official are among a group who want to take over Johnnic Communications (Johncom). Koni Media Holdings, a company belonging to Mbeki’s adviser Titus Mafolo, Foreign Affairs Department spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa, former chief of state protocol Billy Modise and a businessman, have launched a R7-billion bid.

By Staff Reporter