SMWX
A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
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Can GNU bring economic justice? | SA economy, SASSA grants, National Dialogue, budget, ANC-DA
In today's episode, in collaboration with the Institute for Economic Justice, we are joined by Febe Potgieter (ANC: Head of Policy), Neil Coleman (IEJ: Senior Policy Specialist) and Sithembile Mbete (PARI: Executive Director) to unpack the GNU and whether it can bring economic justice.
In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks recent developments in the Israel-Iran War.
Prof Bonang Mohale: 'GNU', SA economy, Eskom, State Capture, ANC-DA, EFF, Trump, MKP, unemployment
Prof Bonang Mohale — UFS chancellor, author, and business leader — delivers an unflinching assessment of South Africa’s past, present, and future. From state capture and economic betrayal to coalition chaos, Prof. Mohale pulls no punches as he reflects on leadership, transformation, and the soul of the nation.
US Senator Chris Van Hollen: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Iran-Israel, Afrikaner 'refugees', US-SA
US Senator Chris Van Hollen, a leading voice on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joins us for a deep dive into South Africa–US relations, Trump-era disinformation, and global diplomacy.
Iran hits back at Israel (analysis) | Netanyahu, nuclear weapons, USA, rising lion, Khamenei, Trump
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh breaks down the most critical and volatile geopolitical crisis of 2025 — the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. What began as a surprise Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities has triggered a fierce Iranian retaliation, plunging the Middle East into chaos.
Elias Monage: 'GNU', Black Business Council, SETA, G20, BBBEE, Afriforum, Orania, township economy
In today's episode, we are joined by Black Business Council President Elias Monage — joins us to unpack South Africa's political and economic power structures.
