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JJ Tabane unpacks the political tremors rattling South Africa’s Government of National Unity — from Gayton McKenzie’s controversial statements and John Steenhuisen's recent presser, to the explosive …

BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a candid conversation on South Africa’s political and economic crossroads, in collaboration with Standard Bank.

Unpacking the Open Chats Podcast controversy that’s ignited a storm across South Africa — from the racial slurs aimed at Coloured communities, to Gayton McKenzie’s explosive reaction and the legal fi…

Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni joins us to unpack the full fallout from the Mkhwanazi bombshell—and what it reveals about the deep rot in South Africa’s security structures. We explore the implicat…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the first sitting of Parliament's Adhoc committee into allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. The committe elected the ANC's Soviet Lekganyane as its Chairperson.

Dr Basani Baloyi (IEJ: Co-Programme Manager), Dr Rob Davies (former DTI Minister) and Prof Jayati Ghosh (Development Economist) join us to unpack the Trump tariffs and their global consequences; in t…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Justice Madlanga farewell sitting, particularly Adv Muzi Sikhakhane's speech that deals with the Mkhwanazi Commission.

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Vodacom vs Makate case and the ConCourt judgement handed down by Justice Madlanga.

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the latest revelations and arrests related to the DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart cases, involving the same suspects. We also take a dive into the Madlanga Commission and ana…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the growing threat of US sanctions against South Africa. From a controversial bill introduced by Congressman Ronnie Jackson to the powers Donald Trump still holds, we bre…

Malesela Teffo, who was a defense lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial joins us on SMWX. Teffo unpacks his theory about what led to Meyiwa's death, his encounter with Longwe Twala, his name being …

DJ Sumbody’s assassination has blown open a deadly web of power, politics, and cover-ups. How does this murder case connect to Kenny Kunene, Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims, a former…

Chief Economist of Standard Bank, Goolam Ballim joins us for the second episode of the 'In THIS Economy?' series. Goolam Ballim unpacks the future of AI, upcoming G20 in SA, global power and whether …

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, unpacks his presidential run and challenging of current president Yoweri Museveni, his journey from music to politics, reflections on Ibrahim Traore, Julius Malem…

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa's presentation of the Presidency Budget Vote in Parliament. We also take a look at the reactions from various political parties in Parliament to…

Prince Mashele delivers explosive opinions on Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Sibiya, 'GNU', National Dialogue, and the Madlanga Commission.

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation. Ramaphosa announced a judicial commission of inquiry, the leave of absence of Senzo Mchunu and appo…

SA hip-hop heavyweight K.O joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh on SMWX! The multi-platinum rapper, songwriter and producer unpacks Phara City – his new, concept-driven album that tackles South Africa’s collision…

In today's episode, we are joined by prominent lawyer, Adv Kameel Premhid, who unpacks studying at Oxford, the Law, his political journey and much more!

In today's episode, we are joined by acclaimed political analyst and SMWX legend, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, to unpack Lt. Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's bombshell allegations from his press briefing this Sunda…