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Pali Lehohla unpacks: SA economy, Mkhwanazi, education, inequality, Stats SA, wealth fund, growth

Former Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla, joins us for a candid conversation around the state of South Africa's economy and development. Dr Lehohla explores the idea of a sovereign wealth fund, a growth model that he has developed to save South Africa, inequality and poverty since 1994 and more!

Senona disavows Ramaphosa message from Matlala

Major General Senona, KZN Hawks Boss, has returned on to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to give further evidence about his relationship with Cat Matlala, why Matlala sent him Ramaphosa's confidential information and why he never reported Cat Matlala. Let's unpack this and more!

Senona: Mkhwanazi met Matlala

KZN Hawks Boss, Major General Senona testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today and amongst other things, made similar allegations to Brown Mogotsi about an alleged meeting between Vusimusi Cat Matlala and Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. Let's unpack this and what it means for the bigger picture.

"Witness E" gives shocking testimony...

Today, the Madlanga Commission resumed for the year and heard testimony from Acting KZN Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Anthony Gopaul and Witness E. They both dropped some shocking testimony about suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu. Let's unpack all that and more!

Why Julius Malema's Sentencing Matters

EFF President, Julius Malema, appeared before the East London Magistrate's Court today for his pre-sentencing hearing in his fire-arm discharge case. We unpack the case and what it means for Malema, EFF and the South African political landscape.

Aubrey Matshiqi unpacks: Malema, Davos, Phala Phala judgement, Mkhwanazi, McBride, Trump, Ramaphosa

SMWX Legend, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, joins us to explore what the political year ahead could look like. In this conversation, Gogo Matshiqi unpacks the WEF in Davos and the statements that have come from global leaders, Julius Malema's pre-sentencing hearing and its prospective consequences for SA's political landscape, Robert McBride's testimony in Parliament, the Phala Phala ConCourt judgment and more!

Mkhwanazi grilled in Parliament

Julius Mkhwanazi, Suspended EMPD Deputy Police Chief, testified before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations. We unpack his relationship with Vusimusi Cat Matlala and the improper MOU that was for the supply of vehicles to EMPD by CAT VIP Protection Services, a company owned by Matlala.

MPs gun for McBride

Former IPID boss, Robert McBride, appears before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee and answers questions from MPs. McBride is questioned about his relationship with Paul O Sullivan, his allegations against Lt Gen Mkhwanazi and more.

McBride guns for Mkhwanazi

Former IPID head Robert McBride takes the stand in Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee hearings on alleged police corruption and political interference. McBride faces intense questioning from MPs over accusations he colluded with private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to target senior police officials and undermine processes within law enforcement. The high-profile testimony comes as the committee grills witnesses in a broader probe into allegations of graft and misconduct in South Africa’s justice system. Viewers will get a close look at McBride’s responses, parliamentary cross-examination, and what his evidence could mean for accountability and policing reform.

Ad Hoc Committee wants more witnesses

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee resumes hearings this week; Robert McBride (former IPID boss) and Julius Mkhwanazi (Suspended EMPD Deputy Police Chief) are expected to testify and be questioned by MPs. Ekurhuleni Mayor, Doctor Xhakaza, was allegedly placed at the crime scene of murdered DJ in 2023. We unpack this and more in today's analysis!