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Parliament’s Mkhwanazi Committee Stumbles

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the second meeting of Parliament's Adhoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's 6 July allegations.

Is South Africa’s National Dialogue a total scam?

Is the National Dialogue, which kicks off in Pretoria today, a scam? We take a deep dive into the origins of the National Dialogue, the pulling out of legacy foundations, exhorbitant estimated R700m costs and whether all of this has caused a fall-out between Former President Mbeki and President Ramaphosa. Most importantly, we also explore whether this National Dialogue, in its current form, is what South Africans really want.

JJ Tabane speaks out: Gayton McKenzie, Mkhwanazi, National Dialogue, Rob Hersov, GNU, DA, Ramaphosa

JJ Tabane unpacks the political tremors rattling South Africa’s Government of National Unity — from Gayton McKenzie’s controversial statements and John Steenhuisen's recent presser, to the explosive Mkhwanazi allegations threatening to blow up the coalition.

Busi Mavuso unpacks: National Dialogue, GNU, Mkhwanazi commission, G20, BRICS, SA economy, SMWX

BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a candid conversation on South Africa’s political and economic crossroads, in collaboration with Standard Bank.

Backlash erupts over Open Chats Podcast. What happens next?

Unpacking the Open Chats Podcast controversy that’s ignited a storm across South Africa — from the racial slurs aimed at Coloured communities, to Gayton McKenzie’s explosive reaction and the legal firepower he’s mobilising.

Lukhona Mnguni unpacks: Mkhwanazi bombshell, Ramaphosa, ANC, SACP, DJ Sumbody, Patrice Motsepe, GNU

Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni joins us to unpack the full fallout from the Mkhwanazi bombshell—and what it reveals about the deep rot in South Africa’s security structures. We explore the implications for President Cyril Ramaphosa, the role of the ANC and its alliance partners like the SACP, and what this moment tells us about the shifting terrain of political power.

Mkhwanazi allegations: Parliament investigation kicks off!

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the first sitting of Parliament's Adhoc committee into allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. The committe elected the ANC's Soviet Lekganyane as its Chairperson.

Trump vs BRICS? Inside global tariff chaos

Dr Basani Baloyi (IEJ: Co-Programme Manager), Dr Rob Davies (former DTI Minister) and Prof Jayati Ghosh (Development Economist) join us to unpack the Trump tariffs and their global consequences; in the latest episode of Economic Justice Matters in collaboration with IEJ.

Sikhakhane honours Madlanga before Mkhwanazi Commission!

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Justice Madlanga farewell sitting, particularly Adv Muzi Sikhakhane's speech that deals with the Mkhwanazi Commission.

Makate vs Vodacom: Inside the Epic Battle

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Vodacom vs Makate case and the ConCourt judgement handed down by Justice Madlanga.