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SMWX

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!

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01:08:07

Bheki Cele: July unrest, Jacob Zuma & MKP, GNU, Crime...

SMWX ·

2025/05/14

Former Police Minister and long-time ANC figure, Bheki Cele is today's guest. In this rare and revealing interview, Cele opens up about his controversial time in office, reflects on policing under pressure, and shares insights into his relationship with former President Jacob Zuma. He speaks candidly about the July 2021 unrest, the threats he now faces post-office, navigating crime during one of the bloodiest tenures in SAPS history, and the evolution of the ANC from UDF days to now.

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31:37

Weekly Highlights | Sim Tshabalala, SA economy,...

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2025/05/11

Reflecting and unpacking the recent interview episodes on SMWX with Standard Bank GCEO Sim Tshabalala and Former Statistician-General Dr Pali Lehohla.

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37:52

Should SA podcasts be regulated? | MacG, ANC, Diko,...

SMWX ·

2025/05/08

Following controversy over comments made by major podcaster MacG about celebrity Minnie Dlamini, we ask: will podcasters be placed under broadcast-style rules—or is this more about political control? Let’s map the policy maze from Cabinet corridors to your earbuds and explain exactly what it means for podcasting in SA.

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01:18:33

Dr Pali Lehohla: Stats SA, unemployment, China,...

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2025/05/07

Former Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla, reflects on his tenure as Statistician-General for 17 years, unpacks statistics behind unemployment and poverty, demographic transition, infrastructure, mineral wealth and more!

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42:15

Sim Tshabalala: GNU, SA economy, Africa, Finance,...

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2025/05/01

Group CEO of Standard Bank, Sim Tshabalala, joins us for the first episode in our new series #InThisEconomy? We discussed his journey to CEO, South Africa's economic potential, the 'GNU', and the possibility of an African century. Ayeye!

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55:59

Talifhani Banks: Spaza Eats, entrepreneurship, SA...

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2025/04/30

In this month’s 'Owning Our Wealth' episode, we are joined by entrepreneur Talifhani Banks, who unpacks building Spaza Eats, entrepreneurship, SA economy and more!

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59:59

Panel | 'GNU', VAT reversal, ANC-DA, Ramaphosa, VAT...

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2025/04/27

A panel discussion between Qaanitah Hunter, Mighti Jamie, Tessa Dooms, moderated by Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. It covers a wide range of themes on SA budget, foreign affairs, the legacy of President Ramaphosa and more!

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24:50

Herman Mashaba: VAT reversal, 'GNU', DA, SA budget,...

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2025/04/27

A conversation with Action SA President Herman Mashaba, who unpacks the VAT reversal, SA budget, 'GNU' and more!

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01:15:31

Tbo Touch: MetroFM, Ramaphosa, AKA, SA hip hop, MK...

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2025/04/24

Legendary broadcaster Thabo "Tbo Touch" Molefe, unpacks his radio career, the SA hip hop game, 30 years of democracy, President Ramaphosa's legacy, and more!

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29:17

ANC falling, DA rising? | 'GNU', VAT, Budget impasse,...

SMWX ·

2025/04/14

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the budget impasse, the 'reset' of the 'GNU', opposition to the VAT increase and fiscal framework and more!

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01:05:43

Errol Musk: Cyril Ramaphosa, Elon Musk, Twitter, ANC,...

SMWX ·

2025/04/13

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, unpacks the claims of white genocide in SA, US-SA relations, Elon's increasing influence in USA, Ramaphosa's request to Musk and more!

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58:50

Buyelwa Sonjica: GNU impasse, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob...

SMWX ·

2025/04/10

Former Minister Buyelwa Sonjica explores the shifting political landscape in South Africa—from bold critiques of Helen Zille’s leadership in the Democratic Alliance to the possibility of ushering in the nation’s first woman president.

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47:38

Nqabayomzi Kwankwa: GNU Secrets, Budget chaos, VAT...

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2025/04/08

UDM MP Nqabayomzi Kwankwa breaks down the inside story behind South Africa’s VAT increase, the ANC’s strategy to retain power in the Government of National Unity (GNU), and why opposition parties failed to unite.

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58:52

Darren Campher: MK Party, Parliament, Floyd Shivambu,...

SMWX ·

2025/04/06

MK Party Head of Research Darren Campher, reflects on the SA budget, VAT increase, MK Party internal dynamics, 'GNU', Parliament and more!

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01:00:44

Mark Burke: 'GNU', SA Budget, VAT increase, DA, ANC,...

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2025/04/05

DA MP and Finance Spokesperson Mark Burke, unpacks the budget negotiations, DA;s position on VAT increase, SA economy, the future of the 'GNU' and more!

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46:36

Vuyo Zungula: 'GNU', SA Budget, ATM, MK Party, EFF,...

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2025/04/04

ATM President and MP Vuyo Zungula, unpacks the SA Budget Vote, 'GNU', opposition politics, the Foreign Agents Bill and more!

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36:48

Reacting to hectic Budget Vote 2025 | ‘GNU’, VAT...

SMWX ·

2025/04/03

We are live from Parliament as the 2025 National Budget has been voted on by MPs. We have live reactions from the Finance Minister and various other political parties in Parliament. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh also analyses what this moment means for South Africa, but particularly the 'GNU'.

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01:13:29

Zulaikha Patel: 'GNU', US-SA relations, grief, land,...

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2025/03/31

Author and activist Zulaikha Patel, reflects on the 2024 election, 'GNU', SA foreign relations, writing her 2nd children's book, navigating a mixed race family, grieving her father and more!

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01:06:28

Sandile Swana: ANC, 'GNU', Eskom, US-SA relations,...

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2025/03/29

Political and governance analyst, Sandile Swana, unpacks the 2024 elections, 'GNU', opposition politics, foreign relations and more!

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01:21:22

David Mashabela: King David Studio, Podcast n Chill,...

SMWX ·

2025/03/27

Legendary media broadcaster and entrepreneur, David Mashabela, reflects on building his podcast - King David Studio, the emerging digital media landscape, how he met MacG and helped Podcast n Chill and more!

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