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In South Africa's political landscape, 2025 has not been short of a rollercoaster of a year. We started off the year with uncertainty over Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's place in the EFF and his subsequent exit from politics, to the drama in the Oval Office between South Africa and the US, to chaos over the budget to vote and many more moments. Let's unpack these and more, in this review episode of the 2025 political year.

So much has happened in 2025; let's take a step back and have a look at the Top 10 analysis episodes of 2025.

Let's take a trip down memory lane and review the biggest interviews of 2025 on SMWX!

Let's take a look at the biggest highlights in 2025 from Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.

Let's take a look at the key highlights at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry this year. From Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's first testimony, to Brown Mogotsi's comical appearance; we unpack it all on this Madlanga Wrapped 2025 episode.

Chester Missing joins us for a hilarious episode of SMWX, and starts it off with a "Roast of Sizwe". Chester explores South Africa's political landscape from the Mkhwanazi allegations to Brown Mogotsi's appearance at the Madlanga Commission and more! Conrad Koch comes in afterwards to chat about puppetry, ventriloquism and more!

On the sidelines of the ANC's National General Council, hosted in Gauteng, we had a chat with friend of the show, Lukhona Mnguni about his reflections of the NGC and the road ahead for the ANC.

Business leader, Martin Kingston, joins us on SMWX to explore the South African economy. Kingston unpacks the state of the SA economy and whether the tide is turning, referencing Eskom, Transnet, GDP etc. We also explore the allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi and their impact on South Africa.

We bring you coverage from inside the ANC’s National General Council hosted in Johannesburg. We spoke to various senior leaders of the party about their reflections.

eNCA Reporter and Award-Winning Journalist, Pule Letshwiti-Jones, joins us on SMWX to unpack everything that has been happening at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc. From Mkhwanazi's initial allegations in a press briefing to Witness D and his death. Pule lays it all and gives us in-depth details about what's in the public domain.

The ANC's 5th National General Council commenced today in Johannesburg and delegates from across South Africa are in attendance to engage in discussions around the ANC. President Ramaphosa addressed delegates, followed by a report by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. We unpack this and preview what's expected in the coming days.

Analyst and activist Tessa Dooms reflects on the political year we've had; from the G20 Summit to Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's 6 July briefing to Helen Zille running for JHB Mayor. Tessa also shares insights into what really happened to the National Dialogue and much more!

Senzo Mchunu, suspended Police Minister, had a tough day at the Madlanga Commission today as he gave testimony on his disbandment of the PKTT. Mchunu was grilled by Justice Madlanga about the reasons he came to this decision and what processes he followed. We unpack this and what this means for the bigger picture.

EMPD suspended deputy police chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and testified about the blue lights being installed in Cat Matlala's vehicles and other irregular contracts and appointments in Ekurhuleni.

Economist Duma Gqubule joins us on SMWX to unpack a wide-ranging set of issues; from Anglo's exit from South Africa, to SA's economy and the obsession with targets that don't matter. Gqubule explores what the way forward should be for South Africa and how we need a growth target that will ensure 6% GDP for SA to get the economy going.

Imogen Mashazi and Senzo Mchunu appeared before Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today and we unpack their respective pieces of evidence. Mashazi continued her testimony about the allegations she made against former Police chief Mapiyeye. We also explore the important questions for Senzo Mchunu in the coming days. Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, former EMPD boss, is expected to appear before the Commission tomorrow.

Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins us to unpack the latest in the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, Cat Matlala's testimony and allegations and President Ramaphosa's hosting of the G20 Summit.

Mighti Jamie joins us to unpack the week that was in both Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations and the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Vusimuzi Cat Matlala testified before the Ad Hoc Committee last week and made some serious allegations including paying R500K in bribes to former Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala continued his testimony before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's revelations. We unpack the allegations that Matlala has made today and the evidence he has presented before the Ad Hoc Committee. Matlala spoke on the kidnapping of Jerry Boshoga, his meetings and payments to former minister Bheki Cele and more.

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala has finally appeared before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's revelations. Mr Matlala has made some serious allegations including that he has paid former minister Bheki Cele R500K and that he met with Lt Gen Mkhwanazi regarding his SAPS R360 million tender. We unpack his evidence and what it means for the bigger picture.

We unpack today's proceedings in the Madlanga Commission, where more evidence around KT Molefe's takedown operation was given. We also zoom into Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee proceedings which are taking place from Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria.

Billionaire businessman Christo Wiese unpacks a wide-range of issues on SMWX. From his views about South Africa's GNU, wealth and building a successful business, South Africa's economy, foreign policy, Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations, Steinhoff, Marcus Jooste and more!

SMWX visited the G20 Leader's Summit in Nasrec, Johannesburg, to give you a an exclusive experience of the 1st G20 Summit on African soil. From behind-the-scenes tours to analysis from Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, we've got you covered!

His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, joins us on SMWX for our first sit-down with a sitting head of state. In this incredible conversation, HE Ibrahim speaks about life in prison, his relationship with President Nelson Mandela, GNU, G20 Summit and USA's boycott, BRICS and much more!

Brown Mogotsi's evidence was ripped to shreds by the evidence leader, Adv Chaskalson SC at the Madlanga Commission today. Mogotsi failed to take the Commission into confidence about how he know in advance about the PKTT disbandment, the handing over of dockets to Sibiya and various other things. We also look at the SAPS Supply Chain Management official's testimony in Parliament. Lastly, we also take a look at the recent news that the US is looking to attend the G20, after promising to boycott..

Today’s news featured two high-stakes sessions: Brown Mogotsi at the Madlanga Commission and Cedrick Nkabinde before Parliament’s ad-hoc committee. Mogotsi made explosive allegations of undercover service, bribery and foreign intelligence links in top police leadership. Nkabinde faced sharp questioning after inconsistencies in his sworn testimony about his connection to Mogotsi and meetings with the police minister.

Former Goldman Sachs Sub-Saharan Africa CEO and Chairman of the Youth Employment Service joins us on SMWX to unpack his early life, SA's economy, the Government of National Unity, ANC, President Ramaphosa's future and more!

Brown Mogotsi has started his testimony at the Madlanga Commission and it was fireworks! We unpack his allegations and evidence and what it means for the bigger picture.

In today's episode, in collaboration with the Institute for Economic Justice, we are joined by Kamal Ramburuth (IEJ), Chrispin Phiri (DIRCO) and Prof Jayati Ghosh to unpack the upcoming G20 Summit being held in South Africa this week.

Unpacking the intense testimonies coming out of the Madlanga Commission today from EMPD spokesperson Lt Col Kelebogile Thepa and Witness D.