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Mchunu faces the heat

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.

Dec 4, 202519 min

Mkhwanazi gets slammed at Madlanga

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.

Dec 3, 202514 min

Duma Gqubule speaks out: SA economy, Anglo's SA exit, Eskom, GDP, inflation target, BEE, mining

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.

Dec 3, 202542 min

Mchunu braces for testimony

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.

Dec 2, 202514 min

Gogo Matshiqi unpacks: Cat Matlala, Mkhwanazi, Madlanga, Ad Hoc, Bheki Cele, Ramaphosa, G20 Summit

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.

Dec 2, 20251h 23m

Mighti Jamie shares views: Cat Matlala, Madlanga, Bheki Cele, Mkhwanazi, Maumela, Parliament, James

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.

Dec 1, 202558 min

Cat Matlala's crazy origin story revealed

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.

Nov 27, 202523 min

Cat Matlala speaks!

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.

Nov 26, 202530 min

Cat Matlala attempts to delay testimony

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.

Nov 25, 202521 min

Billionaire Christo Wiese opens up: Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Rupert, SA economy, Building Shoprite, GNU

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!

Nov 23, 20251h 1m

Inside South Africa's G20 Leader's Summit

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!

Nov 22, 202519 min

Malaysian Prime Minister shares views: Mandela, BRICS, G20, Trump, 'GNU', Ramaphosa, ASEAN, Gaza

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!

Nov 22, 202530 min

Ep 25Brown Mogotsi stumbles, US withdraws G20 boycott

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..

Nov 21, 202522 min

Brown Mogotsi's case falls apart

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.

Nov 19, 202528 min

Colin Coleman speaks out: Mandela, ‘GNU’, Ramaphosa, ANC, SA economy, Goldman Sachs, DA

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!

Nov 19, 20251h 18m

Rollercoaster! Brown Mogotsi's testimony at the Madlanga Commission

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.

Nov 18, 202527 min

Trump boycotts G20 | Leader's Summit, Palestine-Israel, debt crisis, food security, climate crisis

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.

Nov 17, 202545 min

Harrowing testimony at Madlanaga Commission

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

Nov 14, 202521 min