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SMWX
Hosted by Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh · EN
A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
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Wild R200K cocaine story!
2d ago00:17:37Tap to summarizeDPCI KZN Warrant Officer, Karl Sander, testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over the last two days. We unpack his testimony, including a story about a massive consignment of cocaine.
Transcribe →Dan Corder unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, digital media, ANC succession, Trevor Noah, Parliament
2d ago01:01:56Tap to summarizeDigital creator and podcaster, Dan Corder, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about his growth in the digital media space and variety of SA current affairs issues like President Ramaphosa's impeachment, ANC succession and GNU dynamics.
Transcribe →Phala Phala Committee elects chair!
2d ago00:20:32Tap to summarizeParliament's impeachment committee on the s89 panel's report has kicked off and the committee has elected its chair - Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana. Gana was nominated by the ANC and seconded by the DA and will lead the impeachment committee's work henceforth. We unpack the first sitting of the committee and preview what to expect.
Transcribe →Gogo Matshiqi unpacks: Phala Phala, ANC, Ramaphosa impeachment, Mkhwebane, Didiza, immigration
5d ago01:30:50Tap to summarizeSMWX Legend Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest in South African politics; from President Ramaphosa's impeachment, to March and March's illegal immigration marches. We unpack it all, right here on SMWX!
Transcribe →Ramaphosa impeachment committee date set!
6d ago00:20:37Tap to summarizeParliament’s impeachment committee consisting of 31 members of parliament will commence on Monday next week. This committee is expected to kick things off by electing a chairperson. We preview the committee meeting and what’s important to have on the agenda.
Transcribe →Tara Roos previews new book: ANC, Phala Phala, Helen Zille, Ramaphosa impeachment, GNU, Joburg
1w ago01:04:48Tap to summarizeSMWX Contributor, Tara Roos, joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a conversation about her new book: Where to from here? This book delves into coalition politics in South Africa and an analysis of who were the winners, losers and survivors of the 2024 election. In this conversation, we also unpack various current affairs issues like President Ramaphosa's review application of Parliament's s89 panel report, the mayoral race in Joburg and GNU dynamics ahead of a local government election at the end of the year.
Transcribe →Ramaphosa threatens Parliament with interdict
1w ago00:29:03Tap to summarizePresident Ramaphosa has finally brought his review application to court. The President is reviewing Parliament's s89 panel report on Phala Phala and this is in an attempt for the court to set the report aside and halt the impeachment process. Interestingly, the President has decided not to bring an interdict application in the immediate, but has rather threatened to bring the urgent interdict application should Parliament not halt its impeachment process. We unpack this and the road ahead.
Transcribe →Mbeki, Fraser speak out on Ramaphosa impeachment
1w ago00:35:41Tap to summarizeFormer 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.
Transcribe →Why Brown Mogotsi is in the dock...
1w ago00:15:32Tap to summarizeAlleged 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.
Transcribe →Inflation rates vs Interest rates | SA's monetary policy effective?
2w ago00:49:28Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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