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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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20:47

Mkhwanazi Commission faces bizarre delay

SMWX ·

2025/08/27

South Africa’s political stage was rocked today as the long-awaited Mkhwanazi Commission was unexpectedly postponed before it even began. In this episode, we unpack the commission’s delay, Kubayi’s sharp reaction, and Pandor’s scathing critique of her own party.

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01:23:48

Busani Ngcaweni warns GNU: Mkhwanazi, Senzo Mchunu,...

SMWX ·

2025/08/24

Prof Busani Ngcaweni, former Policy and Research Head and Chief of Staff in The Presidency and Principal of the National School of Government, now Director for the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg joins us on SMWX. Prof Ngcaweni unpacks working in the highest office in the land, navigating politics vs bureaucracy, reflecting on the Presidents and Deputy Presidents that he has worked under and more! Busani also reflects on the Government of National Unity

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18:37

3 DA MPs attacked in Cape Town

SMWX ·

2025/08/22

We unpack the story of three DA MPs who were attacked in Phillipi, Cape Town this week. Among them was Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chair, Ian Cameron, who suffered some injuries. What does this say about crime and lawlessness in South Africa - let's unpack.

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19:27

The National Dialogue was a hilarious train wreck 😂

SMWX ·

2025/08/20

The National Dialogue was even funnier than we imagined. From Uncle Cyril asking the nation why government is failing, to people storming the stage — it had it all. In this episode, we take you through the most absurd and hilarious moments of the National Dialogue, because at this point, satire is the only response.

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24:56

Mchunu warns ANC of collapse

SMWX ·

2025/08/20

Are Senzo Mchunu and Dr Malusi Gigaba right to speak out in the way that they have recently? Let's unpack both their statements and the ANC's reaction to the "counter-revolutionary" remarks by these two NEC members!

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01:19:23

Loyiso Gola Unpacks: Mkhwanazi, Gayton McKenzie,...

SMWX ·

2025/08/17

Loyiso Gola joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation. From the Mkhwanazi saga and Kenny Kunene’s arrest to Gayton McKenzie’s political moves and the state of Ramaphosa’s presidency, Gola shares sharp political observations with his signature wit. We also dive into Helen Zille, Late Night News, the future of comedy, and his thoughts on AI.

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18:28

Parliament’s Mkhwanazi Committee Stumbles

SMWX ·

2025/08/15

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the second meeting of Parliament's Adhoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's 6 July allegations.

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36:51

Is South Africa’s National Dialogue a total scam?

SMWX ·

2025/08/15

Is the National Dialogue, which kicks off in Pretoria today, a scam? We take a deep dive into the origins of the National Dialogue, the pulling out of legacy foundations, exhorbitant estimated R700m costs and whether all of this has caused a fall-out between Former President Mbeki and President Ramaphosa. Most importantly, we also explore whether this National Dialogue, in its current form, is what South Africans really want.

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01:14:35

JJ Tabane speaks out: Gayton McKenzie, Mkhwanazi,...

SMWX ·

2025/08/13

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 Mkhwanazi allegations threatening to blow up the coalition.

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40:04

Busi Mavuso unpacks: National Dialogue, GNU,...

SMWX ·

2025/08/10

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.

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30:22

Backlash erupts over Open Chats Podcast. What happens...

SMWX ·

2025/08/08

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 firepower he’s mobilising.

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01:21:00

Lukhona Mnguni unpacks: Mkhwanazi bombshell,...

SMWX ·

2025/08/07

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 implications for President Cyril Ramaphosa, the role of the ANC and its alliance partners like the SACP, and what this moment tells us about the shifting terrain of political power.

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21:34

Mkhwanazi allegations: Parliament investigation kicks...

SMWX ·

2025/08/06

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.

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57:56

Trump vs BRICS? Inside global tariff chaos

SMWX ·

2025/08/04

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 the latest episode of Economic Justice Matters in collaboration with IEJ.

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23:44

Sikhakhane honours Madlanga before Mkhwanazi Commission!

SMWX ·

2025/08/01

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

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23:44

Makate vs Vodacom: Inside the Epic Battle

SMWX ·

2025/08/01

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

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27:14

Mkhwanazi commission looms: More arrests, statements...

SMWX ·

2025/07/30

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 analyse the press briefing held by Acting DCJ Madlanga.

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28:02

US to target ANC leaders? | New details on Mkhwanazi...

SMWX ·

2025/07/25

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 break down what’s real and what could happen next. We also dive into the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating criminality and political interference in South Africa's justice system.

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02:11:41

Malesela Teffo tells all: Kelly Khumalo, Senzo...

SMWX ·

2025/07/24

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 struck off the roll at the Legal Practice Council and more!

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25:48

Inside the DJ Sumbody case: arrests & shocking...

SMWX ·

2025/07/23

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 Cabinet minister, and a new motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa? Let’s find out!

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