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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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14:39

How Hawks interfered in KT Molefe arrest

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2025/10/29

We unpack today's proceedings in both the Madlanga Commission, where evidence around KT Molefe's arrest was given, and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, where the next witnesses were being decided. We also explore the Motion of No Confidence tabled against Joburg mayor, Dada Morero

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15:54

Mathale rubbishes Mchunu's version

SMWX ·

2025/10/28

We unpack Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale's testimony at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.

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22:42

Matlala bail fails, Mbeki speaks out

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2025/10/28

We unpack the day's testimony at the Madlanga Commission from SAPS Head of Ballistic section, Brigadier Mkhabela. We also unpack Former President Thabo Mbeki's recent interview with Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and what he has said about Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.

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53:09

Mandy Wiener goes inside coalition: Ramaphosa,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/25

Acclaimed South African journalist, Mandy Wiener, joins us on SMWX to unpack her new book: The Deal. In this book, Wiener deeply explores the events surrounding the 2024 National Elections and the negotiations around the formation of Government that ultimately brought us the "Government of National Unity". Mandy goes into meetings that were held, WhatsApp conversations between leaders and more!

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31:38

Cele hits back at Mchunu's version

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2025/10/24

We unpack former Police Minister Bheki Cele's testimony in Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.

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56:30

Prince Mashele speaks out: Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/22

Political analyst, Prince Mashele, unpacks the recent testimonies at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. We explore the consequences for South Africa and its future, the political landscape and for President Ramaphosa's legacy. We also explore the way forward, what needs to be done to make South Africa work.

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74:12

Lukhona Mnguni unpacks SA politics: Parliament,...

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2025/10/22

Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, joins us in today's episode of SMWX to unpack the testimonies at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. From "Witness A" to special-leave Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, the consequences for South Africa and its politics, President Ramaphosa and more.

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28:36

Terrible day for Mchunu in Parliament

SMWX ·

2025/10/22

We unpack Police Minister, on special leave, Senzo Mchunu's testimony in Parliament today. Mchunu was answering questions from Members of Parliament in the Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi.

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26:47

"Witness A" gives shocking testimony...

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2025/10/22

We unpack "Witness A"' testimony at the Madlanga Commission today. The witness was one of the investigating officers in the case of Armand Swart who was murdered in connection with work he was doing for Transnet.

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41:17

Tax the rich? | SA economy, budget, wealth tax,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/18

In today's episode of Economic Justice Matters in collaboration with the Institute for Economic Justice, we sit down with Lisa Mdutyana, Thoko Madonna and Prof Chandrasekhar. Together, we explore the introduction of a wealth tax in South Africa. Is it practical? Will it work? Let's unpack this and more...

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27:25

Matlala sends confidential Ramaphosa info to Hawks boss

SMWX ·

2025/10/15

We unpack the evidence that was presented by "Witness X" that revealed that Vusimusi Cat Matlala shared secret documents to KZN Hawks Head, Major General Senona. Among these documents include several identity numbers linked to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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35:17

Ramaphosa admits knowing Maumela

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2025/10/14

In today's episode, we unpack Cyril Ramaphosa's answers to members in the NCOP, Ad Hoc Committee and Madlanga Commission.

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90:16

Crime analyst Thabang Bogopa unpacks: Syndicates,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/12

Crime analyst Thabang Bogopa joins SMWX to unpack the explosive allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, and what they reveal about the deep links between politics, policing, and organised crime in South Africa. From Parliament’s inquiry, to the rise of criminal syndicates and cash-in-transit heists, we explore how crime networks operate — and why accountability remains elusive. A gripping conversation about the dark underbelly of South Africa’s criminal ecosystem, and what it will take to restore

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17:02

Sibiya and Maumela raided

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2025/10/09

It was a day of high-stakes takedowns: Sibiya’s home raided, Maumela’s assets seized, and fresh allegations of a covert operation by Senzo Mchunu’s chief of staff. All while Police Chief Fannie Masemola faced tough questions in Parliament. What’s the web of power, corruption, and accountability tying these events together? Join us as we unravel the connections.

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21:37

Mkhwanazi fields questions from MPs

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2025/10/08

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks Day 2 of Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations. Lt Gen Mkhwanazi has been questioned by Members of Parliament around his allegations made at his 6 July briefing.

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18:39

Mkhwanazi reveals evidence in Ad Hoc Committee

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2025/10/07

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks Day 1 of Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. Lt Gen Mkhwanazi has finally starting giving testimony after a near 6 hour delay due to 'procedural concerns'

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25:01

Brown Mogotsi claims ANC membership

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2025/10/06

In today's episode, we unpack Brown Mogotsi's recent public utterances about his ANC membership, the Ezulweni Investments saga and President Ramaphosa's 'new economic plan'

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40:03

Tara Roos unpacks SA politics: Mkhwanazi, Malema, Ad...

SMWX ·

2025/10/04

Tara Roos is one of the best young analysts in South African politics, whose work you’ll know from Business Day and CapeTalk. We dive into the latest revelations at the Madlanga Commission, look ahead to the upcoming parliamentary inquiry, and unpack the Joburg mayoral race and the Malema judgment — exploring what these developments mean for the future of SA politics. Don’t miss this conversation with a rising voice shaping the way we understand our democracy.

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65:04

Mighti Jamie unpacks: Nathi Mthethwa, Julius Malema,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/03

Mighti Jamie unpacks Lt Gen Khumalo's testimony at the Madlanga Commission today. General Khumalo has been testifying on WhatsApp communications between Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala and Brown Mogotsi (an associate of Minister Senzo Mchunu). We also unpack the breaking news coming out of Paris, about former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's passing. Mighti Jamie also weighs in on the prolonged judgement in Julius Malema's firearm discharge case.

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64:37

Kyle Cowan unpacks: taxi mafia, Madlanga Commission,...

SMWX ·

2025/10/02

In today's episode, we are joined by Kyle Cowan, author of Mafia Land, to explore his book that he has written that unpacks the mafias that operate in South Africa. These mafias include the taxi, construction mafias etc and Cowan also weighs in on Phala Phala and the Madlanga Commission.

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