Episodes
Episodes



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



4 days ago
4 days ago
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.



6 days ago
6 days ago
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 why the powerful so often “get away with it”; - crafting chart-ready records that still push social commentary, and why iron only sharpens iron.Rate us on your podcast platform and share this podcast via word of mouth!



Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
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!



Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
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!



Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Mkhwanazi blows open corruption in shock briefing
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
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.



Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
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.



Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
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.



Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
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.



Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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.