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South Africa
Madlanga Commission
Cyril Ramaphosa
ANC
Cat Matlala
Corruption
Democratic Alliance
Julius Malema
Brown Mogotsi
South African Police Service
South African Politics
General Mkhwanazi
Johannesburg
Political Killings Task Team
Ad Hoc Committee
Economic Freedom Fighters
Mkhwanazi
Shadrach Sibiya
Senzo Mchunu
Crime

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

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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today heard more evidence around drug busts and this time the focus was on Aeroton, Johannesburg. Lt Col Sebola testified and revealed some wild details about drug busts that happened. In this episode we break it do... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa's review of Parliament's s89 panel report has been scheduled for 2-4 September 2026 and this will run parallel to the impeachment committee's work. We unpack the consequences of this and what this means for the impeachment c... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in the National Assembly to table the Presidency's Budget. MPs had the opportunity to reply to the Presidency's budget and they didn't hold back! In this episode, we take a look at these reactions and the President's rep... more

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Colonel Gavin Jacobs appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today, as the Commission continues to hear evidence about the Durban Harbour drug bust and subsequent theft at the Port Shepstone HAWKS offices.

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Carl Sander
Warrant Officer referenced for testimony and hero narrative
Episode: Fresh details on R200M drug bust!
Lieutenant Colonel Jakubus Prensluer
Witness testifying about security concerns at Port Shepstone
Madlanga Commission witness
Episode: Wild R200K cocaine story!
Major General Lisecha Senona
Head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal
Hawks
Episode: Wild R200K cocaine story!
Brigadier Nsizi Nyuswa
Officer who advised about Port Shepston storage facility
Hawks
Episode: Wild R200K cocaine story!
Warrant Officer Karl Sander
Low-ranking officer connected to the case; later exonerated
South African Police Service
Episode: Wild R200K cocaine story!
Dan Corder
Media maven, host of Three Beanies Network
Three Beanies Network
Episode: Dan Corder unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, digital media, ANC succession, Trevor Noah, Parliament
Tara Roos
Author of Where to from here? Populism and coalition politics in South Africa
SMWX contributor
Episode: Tara Roos previews new book: ANC, Phala Phala, Helen Zille, Ramaphosa impeachment, GNU, Joburg
Arthur Fraser
Former security official who spoke publicly about Palapala and the Ramaphosa case
Former head of the Presidential Protection Unit (implied)
Episode: Mbeki, Fraser speak out on Ramaphosa impeachment
Thabo Mbeki
Former President of South Africa, commented on impeachment process
Former President of South Africa
Episode: Mbeki, Fraser speak out on Ramaphosa impeachment

Hosts

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Host of SMWX; frequent political analysis and interview-led segments.
Utsi Lengkari Meng
Co-host; contributes analysis and host-led segments.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 556 ratings
  • Excellent coverage

    Well done guys! So important! Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAdivaqueen
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Keep it Hlubi 🫔

    I am absolutely loving the insightful content with the youthful guests who are very insightful thinkers like the episode with Amahle, for instance the perspective that Otsile brings is absolutely refreshing on an intellectual level. I love some of the analysis of episodes in which you are interactive with Oratile. I am just loving it fam.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AdvocyT
    South Africa4 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Very informative and thorough coverage of key developments across South Africa’s political landscape. Keep up the amazing work Sizwe and team šŸ™šŸ¾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ukmpk
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A Thoughtful and Essential South African Podcast

    SMWX is one of the most necessary and refreshing political platforms in South Africa today. It creates space for deep thinking, honest conversation, and critical engagement with ideas that shape our society. Thoughtful interviewing, strong research, and meaningful storytelling make this podcast a powerful contribution to public discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms. Lebo
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Great Channel

    What a Channel that I’m thinking it is a channel to watch. That brings internal affairs in a robust and engaging way. There are friends of the channel that appear from time to time that have a different view which is critical to help have an open mind.

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    !Teb
    South Africa7 months ago

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Fans commend the show's depth, timely guests, and clear storytelling of governance issues.
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Listeners praise incisive, well-researched coverage of SA politics.

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Dan Corder unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, digital media, ANC succession, Trevor Noah, Parliament
Q: Do you see a future where you might do a daily show like John Oliver?
Dan believes the South African context is best suited to an internet-first approach with local flavor, arguing that his work is deeply rooted in South Africa and that overseas opportunities are unlikely to fit as well.
Lukhona Mnguni announces his Joburg Mayor bid!
Q: What prompted you to announce a bid for mayor now?
A combination of witnessing leadership failures, a desire to stop the cycle of rehashed candidates, and a belief that the city can be led by people who understand the lived realities of its residents.
Tara Roos previews new book: ANC, Phala Phala, Helen Zille, Ramaphosa impeachment, GNU, Joburg
Q: Tell me a little bit about the process that led to the book.
The author describes starting a Substack in 2024, seeking publishers, facing rejection, and eventually getting Jonathan Ball to publish in 2025; the book split electoral analysis into winners, losers, and survivors and took shape through revisions and persistence.
Dr Mmusi Maimane unpacks: BOSA, Unite for Change, GNU, Geordin Hill-Lewis, Joburg, Dobsonville
Q: Why did UFC break apart and how does that influence future coalition strategy?
The breakup highlighted leadership and branding challenges within a multi-party coalition, underscoring the need for clear, unified messaging and a stable, long-term plan before pursuing broader mergers.
Nkosi exposed at Madlanga | Bester to appear at Ad Hoc?
Q: Why do you seem so reluctant to admit that people call you 007?
Nkosi explains that the 007 label is a nickname used by others, and he differentiates it from his own self-perception, emphasizing that it's not who he is and expressing a caution about how the name is used.

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A sharp, policy-forward show that blends in-depth political analysis with interviews and commentary on South Africa's current affairs. Episodes cover constitutional questions, impeachment processes, court rulings, coalition dynamics, and governance challenges, with a focus on how legal and political developments interact to shape the national agenda. A notable strength is its ability to distill complex jurisprudence and parliamentary procedures into accessible insights, while maintaining bold, opinionated takes that attract listeners who want both context and perspectives from diverse political viewpoints.

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