SMWX

Lungelo KM unpacks: Engineer Your Life, Lebo Keswa, Mkhwanazi, GNU, Annie Mthembu, alcoholism

Lungelo KM, host and founder of Engineer Your Life podcast, joins us for a conversation on a wide-range of issues. From his journey as an electrical engineer to building one of South Africa’s fastest-growing shows.

Zhang Weiwei speaks out: Donald Trump, China, BRICS, Russia-Ukraine war, Africa, trade war

In this conversation, Professor Zhang Weiwei — one of China’s most influential public intellectuals — sits down with us to unpack how China sees the world, and how the world sees China. From Donald Trump’s failed trade war to the rise of BRICS, from the Russia–Ukraine conflict to the future of Africa’s development, Zhang Weiwei offers unfiltered insights that global leaders and ordinary citizens can’t afford to ignore.

Court finds Malema used hate speech, EFF vows appeal

South Africa’s Equality Court found EFF leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for a 2022 political rally speech. We’ll unpack the Equality Act (PEPUDA), which underpins the ruling and draws a delicate line between free expression and incitement, and place this verdict within the broader history of South Africa’s struggle to balance dignity, equality, and speech rights.

Jeff Wicks exposes all: Mkhwanazi, Babita Deokaran, Cyril Ramaphosa, Cat Matlala, Cartels, New book

Investigative journalist Jeff Wicks unpacks his new book, The Shadow State: Why Babita Deokaran Had to Die. From the harrowing details of Deokaran’s assassination, to the R850 million procurement scandal at Tembisa Hospital, to the catastrophic failures of the Hawks, Wicks traces the web of corruption.

Mkhwanazi Commission faces bizarre delay

South Africa’s political stage was rocked today as the long-awaited Mkhwanazi Commission was unexpectedly postponed before it even began. In this episode, we unpack the commission’s delay, Kubayi’s sharp reaction, and Pandor’s scathing critique of her own party.

Busani Ngcaweni warns GNU: Mkhwanazi, Senzo Mchunu, SA economy, Land, corruption, Ramaphosa, Mbeki

Prof Busani Ngcaweni, former Policy and Research Head and Chief of Staff in The Presidency and Principal of the National School of Government, now Director for the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg joins us on SMWX. Prof Ngcaweni unpacks working in the highest office in the land, navigating politics vs bureaucracy, reflecting on the Presidents and Deputy Presidents that he has worked under and more! Busani also reflects on the Government of National Unity and it's prospects.

3 DA MPs attacked in Cape Town

We unpack the story of three DA MPs who were attacked in Phillipi, Cape Town this week. Among them was Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chair, Ian Cameron, who suffered some injuries. What does this say about crime and lawlessness in South Africa - let's unpack.

The National Dialogue was a hilarious train wreck 😂

The National Dialogue was even funnier than we imagined. From Uncle Cyril asking the nation why government is failing, to people storming the stage — it had it all. In this episode, we take you through the most absurd and hilarious moments of the National Dialogue, because at this point, satire is the only response.

Mchunu warns ANC of collapse

Are Senzo Mchunu and Dr Malusi Gigaba right to speak out in the way that they have recently? Let's unpack both their statements and the ANC's reaction to the "counter-revolutionary" remarks by these two NEC members!

Loyiso Gola Unpacks: Mkhwanazi, Gayton McKenzie, Kenny Kunene, Ramaphosa, Helen Zille, Comedy, eNCA

Loyiso Gola joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation. From the Mkhwanazi saga and Kenny Kunene’s arrest to Gayton McKenzie’s political moves and the state of Ramaphosa’s presidency, Gola shares sharp political observations with his signature wit. We also dive into Helen Zille, Late Night News, the future of comedy, and his thoughts on AI.