SMWX

Simphiwe Dana: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, musical journey, 'Kill The Boer', Apartheid, TRC, BBBEE

Legendary musician Simphiwe Dana, who celebrates 20 years in the music industry joins us today! Simphiwe unpacks her musical journey, balancing political messaging and the artistic aspect of her music, 'Kill The Boer' chant -- is it acceptable?, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, racism and more!

Floyd Shivambu REMOVED as MK Party SG | Bushiri, Jacob Zuma, Duduzile, Parliament, Mighti Jamie

Floyd Shivambu's removal and redeployment from SG to Parliament. Mighti Jamie covers Shivambu's Bushiri trip to Malawi, MKP internal dynamics and more!

Zwelinzima Vavi: Starlink, Trump-Ramaphosa, ANC, Jacob Zuma, 'GNU', EFF, Polokwane, MKP, COSATU

Veteran trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi unpacks South Africa’s political crossroads. From explosive claims about Ramaphosa’s White House visit and Starlink’s entry into the country, to sharp critiques of the ANC’s decline, coalition politics, and the myth of Zuma’s progressive legacy—Vavi holds nothing back.

Why Trump's bullying of South Africa will backfire

Discover how Trump’s Oval Office stunt could backfire — not just geopolitically, by alienating South Africa and the broader Global South, but also domestically, by exposing the fragility of the narratives pushed by his supporters.

Mkhuleko Hlengwa: AmaZulu royal succession, Trump-Ramaphosa, Transport, 'GNU', roads, Transnet, IFP

Deputy Minister of Transport and IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of South African politics. From revelations about the Government of National Unity (GNU) to inside takes on coalition dysfunction, the AmaZulu royal succession, and the controversial Trump-Ramaphosa meeting.

Mmusi Maimane: Trump v Ramaphosa at White House, "white persecution" myth, Elon Musk, Rupert, Malema

BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane joins us for an unfiltered breakdown of the most pressing issues in South African politics. From the diplomatic disaster at the White House with President Ramaphosa and President Trump to deep critiques of education, governance, and racial injustice.

Dr Gilad Isaacs on Budget speech, Enoch Godongwana, SASSA grants, 'GNU', SA economy, SARS, Treasury

Ahead of the new budget speech, we speak to progressive economist and Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice, Dr Gilaad Isaacs. Ayeye!

Nhlamulo Ndhlela: MK Party, Jacob Zuma, SA budget, 'GNU', ANC-DA, internal dynamics, Floyd Shivambu

MK Party spokesperson and MP Nhlamulo Ndhlela joins us for a conversation on the state of South African politics. From claims of election rigging to behind-the-scenes revelations about President Zuma’s political strategy, Ndhlela shares untold stories of MK’s rise, the ANC-DA coalition, and why the ANC has “the DNA of racists.”

SMWX Recap: Bheki Cele on Zuma Arrest, Lindiwe Zulu on Ramaphosa-Trump meeting, Sihle Lonzi eviction

We cover all the highlights on SMWX this week. Featuring: Bheki Cele, Lindiwe Zulu and thoughts on the unjustified ejection of Sihle Lonzi from a parliamentary committee.

Lindiwe Zulu: 49 ‘refugees’, Trump-Ramaphosa, ‘GNU’, budget, ANC, MK, DRC, BRICS, Apartheid, budget

ANC veteran and former minister Lindiwe Zulu joins us for an unfiltered conversation about her life in exile, her time in Umkhonto weSizwe, and the evolution of South African politics. Zulu shares untold stories of underground activism, her role in international diplomacy, and her views on the ANC’s coalition with the DA.