A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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Podcasts have become very informative than mainstream news. And this podcast is one of the few best ones in the country. I watch/listen to catchup to what’s happening in the country through SMWX. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5UI/UX expert
South Africaa month ago - Excellent coverage
Well done guys! So important! Thank you so much.
Apple Podcasts5SAdivaqueenSouth Africa3 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 Podcasts4AdvocyTSouth Africa5 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 🙏🏾
Apple Podcasts5Ukmpk
United Kingdom6 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 Podcasts5Ms. LeboSouth Africa6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
YouTube | #1 | South Africa/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | South Africa/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #1 | South Africa/News/News Commentary |
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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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2. James Manyika
3. Advocate Zubeir Khan
4. Tumelo Nku
5. Hunter Biden
6. Andrew Bennie
7. Koketso Moeti
8. Amandla Dutmobi
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