SMWX

A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
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Episodes



May 26, 2026
Mbeki, Fraser speak out on Ramaphosa impeachment
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
35 min
Former Correctional Service Commissioner, Arthur Fraser, and Former SA President, Thabo Mbeki, have both weighed in on the Ramaphosa impeachment drama. We unpack their perspectives and also give insight into the newly published list of MPs who will serve on Parliament's impeachment committee.



May 25, 2026
Why Brown Mogotsi is in the dock...
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
15 min
Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, has appeared in court again today for the continuation of his bail application. The matter has been postponed for the next 3 days while the court verifies his home address that he supplied. In this episode, we unpack why Brown Mogotsi has been arrested and the details of his bail application.



May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
49 min
In this episode of Economic Justice Matters by the Institute for Economic Justice, we unpack whether the South African Reserve Bank has positioned South Africa's monetary policy effectively. We are joined by Gina Schoeman (Economist at Citibank), Dr Roelof Botha (Economist) and Dr Mzwanele Ntshwanti (Economist at IEJ) to unpack SA's 3% inflation target, the effect of interest rates and other economic factors in South Africa that could be hindering or promoting growth.



May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
1hr 8 min
Tokyo Sexwale, who has served as SA’s Human Settlements Minister and Premier of Gauteng, joins us for a candid conversation about the state of our country — South Africa. Is South Africa a failed state and what opportunities are available to be exploited. We also unpack service delivery, President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala scandal and the crisis of the ‘Government of National Unity’.



May 23, 2026
Lukhona Mnguni announces his Joburg Mayor bid!
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
54 min
Breaking news on SMWX! Lukhona Mnguni announces he is running to be Mayor of Joburg with Rise Mzansi. He explains the decision and unpacks the key elements of his campaign.



May 21, 2026
ANC leadership shakedown in Gauteng
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
18 min
In this latest episode of SMWX, we unpack the ANC's reconfigured Gauteng structure that is being led by Convenor Panyaza Lesufi. We unpack what this means for the ANC and its electoral prospects. We also unpack National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza's refusal of the ATM's request for a motion of no confidence in the President.



May 20, 2026
MK Party internal instability continues
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
15 min
There are more internal shifts within the MK Party and this time, in dramatic fashion, MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has been fired. We unpack this and what it means for MKP internal dynamics and opposition politics.



May 19, 2026
Shocking extortion case dumped by Magistrate!
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
19 min
Amongst others, Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane appeared before the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court for charges of extortion and other serious allegations. The case was shockingly struck off the roll by the Magistrate on Monday after the state prosecutor wasn't able to attend the court's proceedings. We unpack this and the response from the NPA in this analysis episode.



May 18, 2026
Why Cyril's delay shouldn't succeed
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
46 min
Is the President considering to interdict Parliament's impeachment process, subject to his review of the s89 panel's report? Would this be in contravention of the ConCourt judgment directing Parliament to begin this process? Does the President have the grounds for an interdict? We explore all of this and more in today's analysis about the President's next move.



May 15, 2026
A crazy week in SA politics!
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
26 min
President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, just before his scheduled appearance before the National Assembly to answer wuestions from MPs. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence regarding drug busts across SA, and the famous case of the missing drugs from Port Shepstone. We unpack all of this and what the mean for South Africa.
