Podcast
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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Prof Malegapuru Makgoba unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, Eskom, Life Esidimeni, Mbeki, Mandela, WITS
6d ago01:27:31Tap to summarizeIn this wide-ranging conversation, renowned academic, scientist and former Vice-Chancellor Prof Malegapuru Makgoba joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh to reflect on South Africa's democratic journey, leadership, governance and public institutions. Prof Makgoba discusses the Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Nelson Mandela's legacy, Thabo Mbeki's presidency, the HIV/AIDS crisis, the Life Esidimeni tragedy, Eskom, political interference in state institutions, his scientific career at Oxfor, and the challenges of transformation in higher education.
Transcribe →Mkwanazi, Mashazi arrested, while Madlanga extended!
1w ago00:23:54Tap to summarizePresident Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the Madlanga Commission to October 2026, with its report now due on 16th November 2026. Julius Mkhwanazi, Imogen Mashazi and others have been arrested. We unpack all of this and more!
Transcribe →TJ Masilela unpacks: ANC succession, Palatable Politics, Ramaphosa impeachment, Patrice Motsepe, GNU
1w ago00:49:03Tap to summarizePodcaster and host of Palatable Politics, TJ Masilela, joins us for a conversation about the digital media landscape, building a podcast, ANC succession, President Ramaphosa's impeachment and more.
Transcribe →Google Vice President unpacks: AI, technology, jobs, economy, Google Cloud Summit, infrastructure
2w ago00:31:20Tap to summarizeJames Manyika, Google Vice President focusing on technology and AI, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about AI, the future of work and whether Africa can shape AI.
Transcribe →Feroz Khan linked to alleged SAPS tender fraud?
2w ago00:35:01Tap to summarizeThe Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today read into the record, the evidence of Major General Feroz Khan. In his absense, Adv Adila Hassim SC presneted WhatsApp conversations and transcripts between Khan and Mo Sayed, a businessman linked to Carnlinx. We unpack the evidence that was presented and what consequences this might have for Khan.
Transcribe →Ramaphosa responds to interdict opposition
2w ago00:30:14Tap to summarizePresident Ramaphosa has submitted his replying affidavit in his attempt to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment process. We unpack the President's response to the politicial parties and the Chair of the impeachment committee.
Transcribe →Jacob Zuma meets Ajay Gupta
2w ago00:36:19Tap to summarizeWe unpack former president Jacob Zuma's trip to India to visit Ajay Gupta and Cat Matlala's plea agreement being denied in court. We also unpack what happened in the Madlanga Commission.
Transcribe →Prof William Gumede unpacks:Ramaphosa impeachment, BEE, GNU, cadre deployment, Phala Phala, election
2w ago01:21:59Tap to summarizeProf William Gumede joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on BEE and transformation policy, President Ramaphosa's impeachment, stability of the GNU, cadre deployment and more.
Transcribe →Feroz Khan shot in attempted hit!
3w ago00:30:14Tap to summarizeCrime Intelligence senior official Major General Feroz Khan has been shot in an attempted hit in Johannesburg last night. We unpack this story and unpack Tumelo Nku's testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
Transcribe →Hunter Biden breaks silence: Mamdani, Iran War, Obama, Trump, Candace Owens, Recovery, South Africa
3w ago01:10:30Tap to summarizeIn this wide-ranging conversation, Hunter Biden discusses Donald Trump, corruption, the war with Iran, Russia, Zohran Mamdani, the future of American democracy, South Africa's relationship with the United States, his father Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, addiction, recovery, and why he believes connection is the answer to today's political and social divisions. He also reflects on surviving years of public scrutiny, rebuilding his life after addiction, and why he is using his platform to advocate for recovery around the world.
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