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JJ Tabane unpoacks: Ramaphosa, Thoko Didiza, Phala Phala, GNU, Gayton, March and March, Africa

Prof JJ Tabane joins us for a conversation about the latest in SA's political landscape. From President Ramaphosa's impeachment to his attempt at interdicting the impeachment process, to Gayton McKenzie, March and March's planned march and more.

Christine Qunta unpacks: BEE, legal sector code, transformation, black advocates, Apartheid, SOEs

Chairperson of the Legal Sector Charter Council, Christine Qunta, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about transformation in the legal sector. We unpack the legal sector code and how it intends to address the plight of black advocates and legal professionals in South Africa, and how big firms have attempted to challenge this code.

Wayne Duvenage unpacks: OUTA, eTolls, Madlanga Commission, Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa impeachment, SETAs

Civil action organisation, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) CEO, Wayne Duvenage joins us for a conversation about the importance of civil action organisations, OUTA's projects, removing eTolls, President Ramaphosa's impeachment and more.

Khumalo & Mkhwanazi targeted in botched IDAC arrest?

Lt Gen Khumalo had shockingly received communication to hand himself over to a police station in Pretoria by 3pm last night and meet with IDAC officials, this was before a u-turn was taken and this arrest was not effected. We unpack this and Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's presence at the Brooklyn Police Station too. We also unpack Major General Lesetja Senona's testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

Impeachment Committee to oppose Ramaphosa in court

Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment committee met today to discuss their response to President Ramaphosa's interdict application. The committee agreed to oppose this application and to lobby the Speaker of the National Assembly to do the same. We unpack what this means for Ramaphosa's efforts to evade accountability and the Phala Phala saga.

Emergency impeachment committee meeting!

Parliament's Phala Phala Committee will be meeting tomorrow to discuss how they proceed with President Ramaphosa's interdict application. What will the various political parties have to say and will the impeachment committee chair oppose this application. We unpack this and more.

Mzilikazi Wa Afrika unpacks: Mkhwanazi, DD Mabuza, Sibiya, Cato Manor, Phala Phala, SARS rogue unit

Investigative Journalist, Mzilikazi Wa Afrika, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about his life and work as a journalist, being arrested in 2010 by Shadrack Sibiya, investigating and exposive a SARS rogue unit, illegal renditions, Phala Phala and more.

Ramaphosa goes nuclear to block impeachment committee

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to interdict Parliament’s impeachment committee, a dramatic escalation in the Phala Phala accountability process. In this episode, we unpack what the interdict means, why Ramaphosa is trying to stop the committee, and whether Parliament is legally obliged to proceed despite the President’s review application. We also look at the Constitutional Court’s order, the role of the impeachment committee, and the political stakes of a President going to court to stop Parliament from investigating him. This is a major test of accountability, separation of powers, and whether Parliament will be allowed to do its constitutional work. Join the conversation in the comments.

Mpho Popps unpacks: Ramaphosa, comedy, Gayton McKenzie, FIFA World Cup, Podcast n Chill, Madlanga

One of SA's sharpest comedic minds, digitial content creator and TV personality, Mpho 'Popps' Modikoane, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about SA comedy, his journey, the current state of South Africa, political satire and more.

R300M drug bust: links to big politicians?

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry heard testimony from the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector, Samuel Mashaba about drug bust operations in Johannesburg. We unpack this and the alleged links to various politicians in South Africa.