SMWX

Analyst and activist Tessa Dooms reflects on the political year we've had; from the G20 Summit to Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's 6 July briefing to Helen Zille running for JHB Mayor. Tessa also shares insights into what really happened to the National Dialogue and much more!

Senzo Mchunu, suspended Police Minister, had a tough day at the Madlanga Commission today as he gave testimony on his disbandment of the PKTT. Mchunu was grilled by Justice Madlanga about the reasons he came to this decision and what processes he followed. We unpack this and what this means for the bigger picture.

EMPD suspended deputy police chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and testified about the blue lights being installed in Cat Matlala's vehicles and other irregular contracts and appointments in Ekurhuleni.

Economist Duma Gqubule joins us on SMWX to unpack a wide-ranging set of issues; from Anglo's exit from South Africa, to SA's economy and the obsession with targets that don't matter. Gqubule explores what the way forward should be for South Africa and how we need a growth target that will ensure 6% GDP for SA to get the economy going.

Imogen Mashazi and Senzo Mchunu appeared before Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today and we unpack their respective pieces of evidence. Mashazi continued her testimony about the allegations she made against former Police chief Mapiyeye. We also explore the important questions for Senzo Mchunu in the coming days. Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, former EMPD boss, is expected to appear before the Commission tomorrow.

Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins us to unpack the latest in the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, Cat Matlala's testimony and allegations and President Ramaphosa's hosting of the G20 Summit.

Mighti Jamie joins us to unpack the week that was in both Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations and the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Vusimuzi Cat Matlala testified before the Ad Hoc Committee last week and made some serious allegations including paying R500K in bribes to former Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala continued his testimony before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's revelations. We unpack the allegations that Matlala has made today and the evidence he has presented before the Ad Hoc Committee. Matlala spoke on the kidnapping of Jerry Boshoga, his meetings and payments to former minister Bheki Cele and more.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has finally appeared before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's revelations. Mr Matlala has made some serious allegations including that he has paid former minister Bheki Cele R500K and that he met with Lt Gen Mkhwanazi regarding his SAPS R360 million tender. We unpack his evidence and what it means for the bigger picture.

We unpack today's proceedings in the Madlanga Commission, where more evidence around KT Molefe's takedown operation was given. We also zoom into Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee proceedings which are taking place from Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria.