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- Today20 min
Sibanyoni plays hardball at Madlanga Commission?
Joe Ferarri Sibanyoni appeared befoe the Madlanga Commission again today and continued reading his statement into the record. In this episode, we unpack his testimony and what it means for the bigger picture and allegations that Gen Mkhwanazi made on July 6th 2025.
- Yesterday3h 6m
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi speaks out: Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Madlanga, Phala Phala, Constitution, Ad hoc
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging conversation on life after politics, South Africa’s political landscape and his renewed focus on civil society. In this joint broadcast between SMWX and the African Renaissance Podcast, Ndlozi reflects on stepping away from the political spotlight and outlines his vision for the Batho Pele Convention, community self-reliance and rebuilding public schools. The discussion tackles the Madlanga Commission, Gen. Mkhwanazi’s allegations, Parliament’s ad hoc committee, Phala Phala and accountability in government and the media. Against the backdrop of Ndlozi’s new book, Love and Violence, the two also debate South Africa’s Constitution, the legacy of apartheid, land redistribution and whether constitutional rights go far enough in addressing economic inequality. From Black Consciousness and African unity to independent media and community organising, this conversation explores what freedom means in practice, and how citizens can shape their communities beyond party politics.
- 2 days ago13 min
9 women murdered: Outrage over SA's femicide crisis
The killings of women in Kempton Park and across Ekurhuleni have left families grieving and communities demanding answers. Why are women still unsafe — and what must change? In this SMWX analysis, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh examines the background to the killings, the wider crisis of gender-based violence, and the response from government and society.
- 4 days ago19 min
ANC loses IEC case. What now?
The ANC took the IEC to the Electoral Court over claims that there were technical glitches that prevented them from submitting a number of candidates on their lists to the IEC. The Electoral Court has since ruled against the ANC. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the details of this case as well as the consequences for the ANC leading up to the 2026 Local Government Elections.
- 4 days ago1h 7m
Aubrey Matshiqi on Madlanga Commission, ANC v IEC, Phala Phala, Joburg, 2026 election, Mkhwanazi
Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging analysis of South Africa's political moment: the Madlanga Commission, Phala Phala, the ANC's crisis and the 2026 local government elections. What remains unanswered about the relationship between organised crime, corruption and the state? What does presidential accountability mean in practice? And how could voter disillusionment and political realignment reshape Johannesburg? The conversation also explores ANC history, infiltration and Matshiqi's experience of the SABC blacklist. Allegations discussed are distinguished from established findings. Watch the full conversation and share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to SMWX for in-depth South African political interviews and analysis.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Serial killer on the loose in Kempton Park?
Five bodies of women have been found in and around the Kempton Park area in the last two months and the fourth being of the no-late runner, Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo. This has sparked outrage at the continous targeting of women in South Africa. Is there a serial killer on the loose in Kempton Park? We unpack it all in this episode.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
ANC drags IEC to court
The ANC has in the last few days embroiled itself in a 'late' submission dramatic spectacle, after they allegedly failed to submit some of their candidate lists on time to the IEC last week Friday. In this analysis episode, we unpack what the consequence for this might be and how the ANC is potentially crumbling internally over who should take accountability for this saga.
- 2 weeks ago17 min
ANC drops the ball on 'late' candidate lists?
In this analysis episode, Otsile Nkadimeng unpacks the trial of former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her attempt at getting the case thrown out, the ANC's scramble after the allegedly submitted their candidate lists to the IEC late. We also unpack the Vusimusi Cat Matlala attempted trial and the latest coming from there.
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