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A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
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Former acting SAPS boss, Lt Gen Phahlane testified before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee yesterday and in his evidence, he testified about his dismissal from office by former police minister Fikile Mbalula, his working relationship with Richard Mdluli and an alleged plot to overthrow him which included Robert McBride, Paul O Sullivan and other journalists in the media space.
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations resumes today and we preview the appearance of former acting SAPS National Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, and Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo. We also unpack the DA's investigation into John Steenhuisen and Deon George. They have been accused of bringing the party into disrepute.
Adv Muzi Sikhakhane, one of South Africa's best legal minds, joins us on SMWX to unpack his idea of a 'Black People's Convention' to reshape and transform South Africa and the livelihoods of the poor. He also unpacks a new constitution and previews his version of a preamble.
The Debrief Network's founding editor, Qaanitah Hunter, joins us to preview what to watch out for in the South African political landscape in 2026. From the DA's national congress where a new leader will be elected, to the Madlanga Commission, the appointment of the NPA's National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), the Local Government Elections coming up and more!
In 2026, the Local Government Elections will be taking place in South Africa and in this episode we highlight the 5 important municipalities that will be hotly contested in this election. Who will emerge?
Global politics have been shaken in the last few days as US President Donald Trump has bombed Venezuela and captured its President Maduro. In this first analysis episode of 2026, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks what is happening and what it means for the global political landscape.
DA's Retief Odendaal is running for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor and he joins us on SMWX for a wide-ranging conversation on his background, law interest, experience as a councillor in the metro, DA internal dynamics and more.
Academic and author, Prof Bongani Ngqulunga, joins us on SMWX to explore his new book: Under Smuts' rule - a deep dive into Jan Smuts and his legacy as Prime Minister. Prof Ngqulunga has also authored: The Man Who Founded The ANC, a book about Pixley ka Isaka Seme.
After an eventful political year in 2025, we explore what to watch out for in 2026. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee will resume and continue to hear witness testimonies, but also the DA is having its congress and will elect its new leadership. The Local Government Elections could be taking place between the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. Could we see a repeat of the budget drama like last year? We explore all of this and more, and what the consequences for South Africa are.
We asked you to submit your questions and in this episode, Sizwe answers them all! From football, to whether he'd consider running for political office; Sizwe unpacks some of the details you might not know!
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and into the funniest moments on the SMWX set. From guests sleeping mid-interview, to many re-takes because the crew can't stop laughing, we bring you all of this from 2025.
Exploring the Top 5 books that you need to read to understand SA’s history and political landscape.
In South Africa's political landscape, 2025 has not been short of a rollercoaster of a year. We started off the year with uncertainty over Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's place in the EFF and his subsequent exit from politics, to the drama in the Oval Office between South Africa and the US, to chaos over the budget to vote and many more moments. Let's unpack these and more, in this review episode of the 2025 political year.
So much has happened in 2025; let's take a step back and have a look at the Top 10 analysis episodes of 2025.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and review the biggest interviews of 2025 on SMWX!
Let's take a look at the biggest highlights in 2025 from Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.
Let's take a look at the key highlights at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry this year. From Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's first testimony, to Brown Mogotsi's comical appearance; we unpack it all on this Madlanga Wrapped 2025 episode.
Chester Missing joins us for a hilarious episode of SMWX, and starts it off with a "Roast of Sizwe". Chester explores South Africa's political landscape from the Mkhwanazi allegations to Brown Mogotsi's appearance at the Madlanga Commission and more! Conrad Koch comes in afterwards to chat about puppetry, ventriloquism and more!
On the sidelines of the ANC's National General Council, hosted in Gauteng, we had a chat with friend of the show, Lukhona Mnguni about his reflections of the NGC and the road ahead for the ANC.
Business leader, Martin Kingston, joins us on SMWX to explore the South African economy. Kingston unpacks the state of the SA economy and whether the tide is turning, referencing Eskom, Transnet, GDP etc. We also explore the allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi and their impact on South Africa.
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At points, your guest seems to be making a very strong case for a Nepal style coup. #JustSaying
I'm sad that this conversation went Haywire at the end from Sizwe's mic 😔😔 However Mr Cawe's conversation is clear & generous in trying to unpack with a rich context locally & contrasting with the international reality