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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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18:28

Parliament’s Mkhwanazi Committee Stumbles

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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?

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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,...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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

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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!

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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48:14

Goolam Ballim: SA economy, AI, G20, geopolitics, GNU,...

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2025/07/22

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 it is shifting, SA economy, GNU and more!

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56:45

Bobi Wine opens up: Ibrahim Traore, Julius Malema,...

SMWX ·

2025/07/20

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 Malema and much more!

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25:45

Ramaphosa roasted in Parliament

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2025/07/18

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 too.

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01:02:53

Prince Mashele: Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Sibiya,...

SMWX ·

2025/07/16

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

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47:37

Ramaphosa dissapoints, Mchunu goes, Mkhwanazi claims...

SMWX ·

2025/07/14

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 appointment of Prof Firoz Cachalia as Police Minister.

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01:12:32

Multi-platinum rapper K.O on the 'lawless' state of...

SMWX ·

2025/07/13

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 of crime, opulence and everyday lawlessness. K.O reflects on: - the real-life “paras” who inspired the record – from township hustlers to luxury-car kingpins; - General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s bombshell claim of a criminal syndicate inside government; • the tragic loss of AKA, industry assassinations and

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