
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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Floyd Shivambu REMOVED as MK Party SG | Bushiri, Jacob Zuma, Duduzile, Parliament, Mighti Jamie
Floyd Shivambu's removal and redeployment from SG to Parliament. Mighti Jamie covers Shivambu's Bushiri trip to Malawi, MKP internal dynamics and more!

Zwelinzima Vavi: Starlink, Trump-Ramaphosa, ANC, Jacob Zuma, 'GNU', EFF, Polokwane, MKP, COSATU
Veteran trade unionist Zwelinzima Vavi unpacks South Africa’s political crossroads. From explosive claims about Ramaphosa’s White House visit and Starlink’s entry into the country, to sharp critiques of the ANC’s decline, coalition politics, and the myth of Zuma’s progressive legacy—Vavi holds nothing back.
Discover how Trump’s Oval Office stunt could backfire — not just geopolitically, by alienating South Africa and the broader Global South, but also domestically, by exposing the fragility of the narratives pushed by his supporters.

Mkhuleko Hlengwa: AmaZulu royal succession, Trump-Ramaphosa, Transport, 'GNU', roads, Transnet, IFP
Deputy Minister of Transport and IFP spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of South African politics. From revelations about the Government of National Unity (GNU) to inside takes on coalition dysfunction, the AmaZulu royal succession, and the controversial Trump-Ramaphosa

Mmusi Maimane: Trump v Ramaphosa at White House, "white persecution" myth, Elon Musk, Rupert, Malema
BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane joins us for an unfiltered breakdown of the most pressing issues in South African politics. From the diplomatic disaster at the White House with President Ramaphosa and President Trump to deep critiques of education, governance, and racial injustice.

Dr Gilad Isaacs on Budget speech, Enoch Godongwana, SASSA grants, 'GNU', SA economy, SARS, Treasury
Ahead of the new budget speech, we speak to progressive economist and Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice, Dr Gilaad Isaacs. Ayeye!