# SMWX

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Author: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Episodes: 100

## Resource

A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh.

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## Episodes
- [Colin Coleman unpacks: SA's economy, Phala Phala, 2026 Election, ANC, GNU, Ramaphosa, Mashatile](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/colin-coleman-unpacks-sa-s-economy-phala-phala-2026-election-anc-gnu-ramaphosa-mashatile) — 2026-08-01T06:53:02+00:00
- [More worrying IDAC revelations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/more-worrying-idac-revelations) — 2026-07-31T16:29:28+00:00
- [Explosive recordings read out at Madlanga](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/explosive-recordings-read-out-at-madlanga) — 2026-07-30T16:21:05+00:00
- [What next for Phala Phala battle?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/what-next-for-phala-phala-battle) — 2026-07-29T06:48:37+00:00
- [The meaning of Andrea Johnson's fall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/the-meaning-of-andrea-johnson-s-fall) — 2026-07-28T16:23:17+00:00
- [NPA withdraws charges against Khumalo, Mokwele](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/npa-withdraws-charges-against-khumalo-mokwele) — 2026-07-28T07:10:00+00:00
- [Andrea Johnson resigns as IDAC boss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/andrea-johnson-resigns-as-idac-boss) — 2026-07-27T15:56:38+00:00
- [Renowned SA judge speaks to son of jailed Palestinian leader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/renowned-sa-judge-speaks-to-son-of-jailed-palestinian-leader) — 2026-07-26T05:51:53+00:00
- [Muzi Sikhakhane announces 'black Afriforum'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/muzi-sikhakhane-announces-black-afriforum) — 2026-07-25T15:41:34+00:00
- [Shocking judgment hands Ramaphosa lifeline!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/shocking-judgment-hands-ramaphosa-lifeline) — 2026-07-25T07:18:14+00:00
- [Johnson admits soliciting Fadiel Adams IDAC complaint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/johnson-admits-soliciting-fadiel-adams-idac-complaint) — 2026-07-22T16:54:34+00:00
- [Johnson interrogated, while Matlala trial begins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/johnson-interrogated-while-matlala-trial-begins) — 2026-07-21T16:54:41+00:00
- [Former Knesset Speaker delivers scathing critique of Israel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/former-knesset-speaker-delivers-scathing-critique-of-israel) — 2026-07-20T15:43:00+00:00
- [Carrim applies for secret hearing, while Johnson returns to work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/carrim-applies-for-secret-hearing-while-johnson-returns-to-work) — 2026-07-17T17:07:39+00:00
- [Prof Malegapuru Makgoba unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, Eskom, Life Esidimeni, Mbeki, Mandela, WITS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/prof-malegapuru-makgoba-unpacks-ramaphosa-impeachment-eskom-life-esidimeni-mbeki-mandela-wits) — 2026-07-12T07:01:43+00:00
- [Mkwanazi, Mashazi arrested, while Madlanga extended!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mkwanazi-mashazi-arrested-while-madlanga-extended) — 2026-07-09T16:43:47+00:00
- [TJ Masilela unpacks: ANC succession, Palatable Politics, Ramaphosa impeachment, Patrice Motsepe, GNU](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/tj-masilela-unpacks-anc-succession-palatable-politics-ramaphosa-impeachment-patrice-motsepe-gnu) — 2026-07-08T06:45:41+00:00
- [Google Vice President unpacks: AI, technology, jobs, economy, Google Cloud Summit, infrastructure](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/google-vice-president-unpacks-ai-technology-jobs-economy-google-cloud-summit-infrastructure) — 2026-07-05T06:41:28+00:00
- [Feroz Khan linked to alleged SAPS tender fraud?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/feroz-khan-linked-to-alleged-saps-tender-fraud) — 2026-07-03T16:37:05+00:00
- [Ramaphosa responds to interdict opposition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-responds-to-interdict-opposition) — 2026-07-02T14:45:11+00:00
- [Jacob Zuma meets Ajay Gupta](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/jacob-zuma-meets-ajay-gupta) — 2026-07-01T17:27:19+00:00
- [Prof William Gumede unpacks:Ramaphosa impeachment, BEE, GNU, cadre deployment, Phala Phala, election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/prof-william-gumede-unpacks-ramaphosa-impeachment-bee-gnu-cadre-deployment-phala-phala-election) — 2026-07-01T06:45:00+00:00
- [Feroz Khan shot in attempted hit!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/feroz-khan-shot-in-attempted-hit) — 2026-06-29T16:46:14+00:00
- [Hunter Biden breaks silence: Mamdani, Iran War, Obama, Trump, Candace Owens, Recovery, South Africa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/hunter-biden-breaks-silence-mamdani-iran-war-obama-trump-candace-owens-recovery-south-africa) — 2026-06-28T07:10:38+00:00
- [Serious hunger and food security crisis in SA | Is government doing enough?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/serious-hunger-and-food-security-crisis-in-sa-is-government-doing-enough) — 2026-06-27T06:01:06+00:00
- [Cat Matlala turns state witness!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/cat-matlala-turns-state-witness) — 2026-06-25T14:50:32+00:00
- [ANC abandons Phala Phala case](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/anc-abandons-phala-phala-case) — 2026-06-24T16:59:27+00:00
- [Opposition parties slam Ramaphosa interdict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/opposition-parties-slam-ramaphosa-interdict) — 2026-06-23T14:01:04+00:00
- [JJ Tabane unpoacks: Ramaphosa, Thoko Didiza, Phala Phala, GNU, Gayton, March and March, Africa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/jj-tabane-unpoacks-ramaphosa-thoko-didiza-phala-phala-gnu-gayton-march-and-march-africa) — 2026-06-22T17:50:50+00:00
- [Christine Qunta unpacks: BEE, legal sector code, transformation, black advocates, Apartheid, SOEs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/christine-qunta-unpacks-bee-legal-sector-code-transformation-black-advocates-apartheid-soes) — 2026-06-21T07:04:51+00:00
- [Wayne Duvenage unpacks: OUTA, eTolls, Madlanga Commission, Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa impeachment, SETAs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/wayne-duvenage-unpacks-outa-etolls-madlanga-commission-mkhwanazi-ramaphosa-impeachment-setas) — 2026-06-21T06:58:27+00:00
- [Khumalo & Mkhwanazi targeted in botched IDAC arrest?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/khumalo-mkhwanazi-targeted-in-botched-idac-arrest) — 2026-06-19T16:17:20+00:00
- [Impeachment Committee to oppose Ramaphosa in court](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/impeachment-committee-to-oppose-ramaphosa-in-court) — 2026-06-18T15:56:55+00:00
- [Emergency impeachment committee meeting!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/emergency-impeachment-committee-meeting) — 2026-06-17T16:12:47+00:00
- [Mzilikazi Wa Afrika unpacks: Mkhwanazi, DD Mabuza, Sibiya, Cato Manor, Phala Phala, SARS rogue unit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mzilikazi-wa-afrika-unpacks-mkhwanazi-dd-mabuza-sibiya-cato-manor-phala-phala-sars-rogue-unit) — 2026-06-16T07:01:42+00:00
- [Ramaphosa goes nuclear to block impeachment committee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-goes-nuclear-to-block-impeachment-committee) — 2026-06-15T06:25:43+00:00
- [Mpho Popps unpacks: Ramaphosa, comedy, Gayton McKenzie, FIFA World Cup, Podcast n Chill, Madlanga](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mpho-popps-unpacks-ramaphosa-comedy-gayton-mckenzie-fifa-world-cup-podcast-n-chill-madlanga) — 2026-06-14T06:46:55+00:00
- [R300M drug bust: links to big politicians?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/r300m-drug-bust-links-to-big-politicians) — 2026-06-12T15:36:07+00:00
- [Explosive WhatsApp chats link Malema and Khan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/explosive-whatsapp-chats-link-malema-and-khan) — 2026-06-09T16:39:29+00:00
- [Madlanga Commission: Wild details of another drug bust](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/madlanga-commission-wild-details-of-another-drug-bust) — 2026-06-08T16:01:40+00:00
- [New twist in Phala Phala impeachment probe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/new-twist-in-phala-phala-impeachment-probe) — 2026-06-05T15:36:15+00:00
- [Ramaphosa roasted in Parliament](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-roasted-in-parliament) — 2026-06-04T06:42:36+00:00
- [Fresh details on R200M drug bust!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/fresh-details-on-r200m-drug-bust) — 2026-06-03T16:30:43+00:00
- [What's next for Ramaphosa impeachment process?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/what-s-next-for-ramaphosa-impeachment-process) — 2026-06-03T06:50:12+00:00
- [Wild R200K cocaine story!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/wild-r200k-cocaine-story) — 2026-06-02T14:07:38+00:00
- [Dan Corder unpacks: Ramaphosa impeachment, digital media, ANC succession, Trevor Noah, Parliament](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/dan-corder-unpacks-ramaphosa-impeachment-digital-media-anc-succession-trevor-noah-parliament) — 2026-06-02T06:49:09+00:00
- [Phala Phala Committee elects chair!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/phala-phala-committee-elects-chair) — 2026-06-01T15:44:13+00:00
- [Gogo Matshiqi unpacks: Phala Phala, ANC, Ramaphosa impeachment, Mkhwebane, Didiza, immigration](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/gogo-matshiqi-unpacks-phala-phala-anc-ramaphosa-impeachment-mkhwebane-didiza-immigration) — 2026-05-30T06:47:00+00:00
- [Ramaphosa impeachment committee date set!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-impeachment-committee-date-set) — 2026-05-29T14:02:09+00:00
- [Tara Roos previews new book: ANC, Phala Phala, Helen Zille, Ramaphosa impeachment, GNU, Joburg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/tara-roos-previews-new-book-anc-phala-phala-helen-zille-ramaphosa-impeachment-gnu-joburg) — 2026-05-28T06:25:38+00:00
- [Ramaphosa threatens Parliament with interdict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-threatens-parliament-with-interdict) — 2026-05-26T17:12:39+00:00
- [Mbeki, Fraser speak out on Ramaphosa impeachment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mbeki-fraser-speak-out-on-ramaphosa-impeachment) — 2026-05-26T06:45:00+00:00
- [Why Brown Mogotsi is in the dock...](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/why-brown-mogotsi-is-in-the-dock) — 2026-05-25T16:03:55+00:00
- [Inflation rates vs Interest rates | SA's monetary policy effective?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/inflation-rates-vs-interest-rates-sa-s-monetary-policy-effective) — 2026-05-24T06:45:00+00:00
- [Tokyo Sexwale speaks out: Ramaphosa, ‘GNU’, Mkhwanazi, ANC succession, Phala Phala, Zuma, Bozell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/tokyo-sexwale-speaks-out-ramaphosa-gnu-mkhwanazi-anc-succession-phala-phala-zuma-bozell) — 2026-05-23T06:45:00+00:00
- [Lukhona Mnguni announces his Joburg Mayor bid!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/lukhona-mnguni-announces-his-joburg-mayor-bid) — 2026-05-23T03:51:19+00:00
- [ANC leadership shakedown in Gauteng](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/anc-leadership-shakedown-in-gauteng) — 2026-05-21T16:27:26+00:00
- [MK Party internal instability continues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mk-party-internal-instability-continues) — 2026-05-20T16:30:54+00:00
- [Shocking extortion case dumped by Magistrate!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/shocking-extortion-case-dumped-by-magistrate) — 2026-05-19T15:05:04+00:00
- [Why Cyril's delay shouldn't succeed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/why-cyril-s-delay-shouldn-t-succeed) — 2026-05-18T17:10:02+00:00
- [A crazy week in SA politics!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/a-crazy-week-in-sa-politics) — 2026-05-15T06:45:00+00:00
- [Mighti Jamie warns Ramaphosa: Impeachment, Concourt judgment, ANC, Parliament](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mighti-jamie-warns-ramaphosa-impeachment-concourt-judgment-anc-parliament) — 2026-05-09T16:12:39+00:00
- [Ramaphosa impeachment looms | Massive Phala Phala judgment!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-impeachment-looms-massive-phala-phala-judgment) — 2026-05-08T16:44:34+00:00
- [Why Phala Phala judgment could change South Africa...](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/why-phala-phala-judgment-could-change-south-africa) — 2026-05-07T16:08:48+00:00
- [Fadiel Adams arrested | Phala Phala judgment date set!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/fadiel-adams-arrested-phala-phala-judgment-date-set) — 2026-05-05T16:16:07+00:00
- [Madlanga shuts Commission doors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/madlanga-shuts-commission-doors) — 2026-05-04T16:15:37+00:00
- [Phala Phala judgment looms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/phala-phala-judgment-looms) — 2026-05-01T06:27:12+00:00
- [Malatji exposed for alleged tender fraud?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/malatji-exposed-for-alleged-tender-fraud) — 2026-04-30T15:10:32+00:00
- [Shady tenders, free SUVs and AI policies | Is the GNU crumbling?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/shady-tenders-free-suvs-and-ai-policies-is-the-gnu-crumbling) — 2026-04-30T06:19:29+00:00
- [Brown Mogotsi requests Chaskalson recusal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/brown-mogotsi-requests-chaskalson-recusal) — 2026-04-28T15:52:52+00:00
- [David Martinon unpacks: G7, Ramaphosa, France-SA relations, Just Energy, Donald Trump, US-Iran war](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/david-martinon-unpacks-g7-ramaphosa-france-sa-relations-just-energy-donald-trump-us-iran-war) — 2026-04-26T06:45:00+00:00
- [Ramaphosa suspends Police Chief Masemola](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/ramaphosa-suspends-police-chief-masemola) — 2026-04-23T16:40:53+00:00
- [Nkosi denied bail | Nkhwashu explains KT Molefe relationship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/nkosi-denied-bail-nkhwashu-explains-kt-molefe-relationship) — 2026-04-22T15:54:33+00:00
- [Masemola appears in court | DJ Sumbody plot thickens...](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/masemola-appears-in-court-dj-sumbody-plot-thickens) — 2026-04-21T16:28:47+00:00
- [Mnisi denies tender corruption claims](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mnisi-denies-tender-corruption-claims) — 2026-04-20T16:51:25+00:00
- [Dr Mmusi Maimane unpacks: BOSA, Unite for Change, GNU, Geordin Hill-Lewis, Joburg, Dobsonville](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/dr-mmusi-maimane-unpacks-bosa-unite-for-change-gnu-geordin-hill-lewis-joburg-dobsonville) — 2026-04-19T06:19:16+00:00
- [MEC Tasneem Motara unpacks: RDPs, Helen Zille, Human Settlements, Gauteng, EFF, coalitions, ANC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/mec-tasneem-motara-unpacks-rdps-helen-zille-human-settlements-gauteng-eff-coalitions-anc) — 2026-04-18T06:44:44+00:00
- [Gareth Mnisi interrogated about tender fraud](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/gareth-mnisi-interrogated-about-tender-fraud) — 2026-04-17T16:17:36+00:00
- [BREAKING: Malema faces 5 years in prison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/breaking-malema-faces-5-years-in-prison) — 2026-04-16T12:39:18+00:00
- [Malema sentencing looms | Julius Mkhwanazi continues testimony](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/malema-sentencing-looms-julius-mkhwanazi-continues-testimony) — 2026-04-15T17:00:36+00:00
- [Julius Malema appears for sentencing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019/julius-malema-appears-for-sentencing) — 2026-04-15T06:45:00+00:00

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