Episode

A crazy week in SA politics!

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SMWX
Published
May 15, 2026
Duration seconds
1603
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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vj3e4bvpan2s2cgm/SMWX_Analysis_-_14_May_2026bqivl.mp3
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Summary

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, just before his scheduled appearance before the National Assembly to answer wuestions from MPs. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence regarding drug busts across SA, and the famous case of the missing drugs from Port Shepstone. We unpack all of this and what the mean for South Africa.