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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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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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01:11:24

Adv Kameel Premhid: SA Constitution, Oxford, Law...

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2025/07/09

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!

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01:31:39

Aubrey Matshiqi: Mkhwanazi, deep state, Zuma,...

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2025/07/08

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 Sunday. Gogo Matshiqi unpacks the 'deep state' and how it has infiltrated SA, possible implications of Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations, SA criminal justice system, GNU's response and much more!

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31:33

Mkhwanazi blows open corruption in shock briefing

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2025/07/08

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal’s top police official, has accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of colluding with organized crime. He alleges they dismantled a key task force investigating politically motivated killings—supposedly to protect drug cartels and business interests—and that state institutions including the judiciary and law enforcement are infiltrated by syndicates.

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01:12:32

Judge Edwin Cameron: Thabo Bester reveal, SA prisons,...

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2025/07/06

Justice Edwin Cameron — former Constitutional Court judge and Inspecting Judge of Prisons joins us to unpack South Africa’s broken criminal justice system, the Thabo Bester prison escape, and the urgent need for reform.

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01:10:30

Paul Mashatile speaks out: GNU, assassination...

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2025/07/03

In today's episode, we are joined by Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation on the state of South African politics, coalition governance, personal controversy, and the future of the ANC.

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27:48

More GNU Drama unfolds | Ramaphosa-Steenhuisen,...

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2025/07/01

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the recent GNU developments: DA 'withdraws' from National Dialogue and Whitfield fired as Deputy Minister. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama arrested.

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01:01:06

Can GNU bring economic justice? | SA economy, SASSA...

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2025/06/30

In today's episode, in collaboration with the Institute for Economic Justice, we are joined by Febe Potgieter (ANC: Head of Policy), Neil Coleman (IEJ: Senior Policy Specialist) and Sithembile Mbete (PARI: Executive Director) to unpack the GNU and whether it can bring economic justice.

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34:12

Iran vs Israel: Ceasefire Implications

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2025/06/26

In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks recent developments in the Israel-Iran War.

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49:13

Prof Bonang Mohale: 'GNU', SA economy, Eskom, State...

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2025/06/22

Prof Bonang Mohale — UFS chancellor, author, and business leader — delivers an unflinching assessment of South Africa’s past, present, and future. From state capture and economic betrayal to coalition chaos, Prof. Mohale pulls no punches as he reflects on leadership, transformation, and the soul of the nation.

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17:27

US Senator Chris Van Hollen: Donald Trump, Marco...

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2025/06/19

US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a leading voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us for a deep dive into South Africa–US relations, Trump-era disinformation, and global diplomacy.

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35:03

Iran hits back at Israel (analysis) | Netanyahu,...

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2025/06/17

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh breaks down the most critical and volatile geopolitical crisis of 2025 — the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. What began as a surprise Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities has triggered a fierce Iranian retaliation, plunging the Middle East into chaos.

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01:03:20

Elias Monage: 'GNU', Black Business Council, SETA,...

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2025/06/15

In today's episode, we are joined by Black Business Council President Elias Monage — joins us to unpack South Africa's political and economic power structures.

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01:12:19

Maps Maponyane: Elite schools, fame, racism,...

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2025/06/13

In this month's 'Owning Our Wealth' series episode, we are joined by media personality and entrepreneur Maps Maponyane. Maps unpacks facing suspension in primary school to being bullied as a kid, Maps shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind his rise — and the challenges he’s faced along the way.

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30:09

Ibrahim Traore: Africa's most important leader? (Deep...

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2025/06/11

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh delves into the rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso's interim president. We explore his unexpected ascent to power, his political strategies, and the broader implications for West Africa and the continent as a whole. Is Traoré merely a transitional figure, or could he be shaping a new era of African leadership?

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