Minister Solly Malatsi: ‘GNU’, ANC-DA, Starlink & Elon Musk, Post Office, SOEs, Cabinet
Communications and Digital Technology Minister, Solly Malatsi, unpacks the GNU, becoming a Minister, Starlink, Post Office and more!
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
Episodes
Trump THREATENS South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa, Elon Musk, SkyNews, Expropriation Act, Malema, Ndlozi
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpack the recent statements from Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa and the effects on bilateral relations between SA and USA.
Feb 03, 2025•41 min
Mathews Phosa: ANC, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki, veterans, CODESA, Mandela, Polokwane, Malema, COPE, Law
Lawyer, Anti-Apartheid activist and former ANC negotiator - Dr Mathews Phosa, unpacks his new book: Witness to Power, his time in exile, CODESA negotiations, ANC Polokwane conference and more!
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Kagame SCOLDS Ramaphosa: DRC Conflict escalates as M23 seizes Goma | SADC, Tshisekedi, Rwanda, Mbeki
Unpacking the war of words between President Kagame and President Ramaphosa and the effect on the situation in the DRC.
Jan 31, 2025•31 min
Kealeboga Pule on Nungu Diamonds, beneficiation, minerals, mining, 'GNU', illegal mining, BEE
Nungu Diamonds Founder and MD, Kealeboga Pule, unpacks Nungu Diamonds, diamonds industry, minerals, buying diamonds & jewellery and much more!
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane: 'illegal mining', Stilfontein, GNU, SA economy, mining indaba
Minerals Council SA CEO Mzila Mthenjane unpacks the Stilfontein crisis, mining indaba, SA economy and more!
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr
KZN MEC Martin Meyer on construction mafia, infrastructure, ‘GNU’, MK party, property, DA, threats
KZN MEC of Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, unpacks his fight against the Construction Mafia in KZN, the KZN Government of Provincial Unity and much more!
Jan 26, 2025•47 min
Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi: 'deep state', Stilfontein, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, illegal mining, Marikana
SMWX Legend and Political Analyst, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, unpacks the Stilfontein mine situation and the government's response to this crisis.
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Rob Hersov: Stellenbosch Mafia, 'GNU', Biznews, Trump, Gayton McKenzie, Zuma & MK Party, Malema, DA
Rob Hersov unpacks the Stellenbosch Mafia, ANC succession, 'GNU', Zuma and MK Party and much more!
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min
King Said So: EFF, Ndlozi, MK Party, SACP, ‘GNU’, DA, Pan-African School
Rising podcaster King Said So unpacks the "GNU", Opposition politics, SACP and ANC alliance, the Pan-African School that he is building and much more!
Jan 20, 2025•42 min
Prof Blade Nzimande on Fees Must Fall, Jacob Zuma, MK Party, Mandela vs Mbeki vs Zuma vs Ramaphosa
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof Blade Nzimande, unpacks his upbringing, Fees Must Fall, Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, reviewing all SA Presidents and much more!
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Tony Yengeni on Fikile Mbalula, Jacob Zuma & MK Party, 'GNU', Chris Hani, Phala Phala, ANC, CR17
Former ANC Chief Whip in Parliament & former ANC NEC member - Tony Yengeni reflects on ANC SG Fikile Mbalula's comments, former president Jacob Zuma's formation of the MK Party, ANC and much more!
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Prince Mashele on ‘GNU’, ANC MK Party, Jacob Zuma, DA, ‘GNU’, Julius Malema, EFF, Thabo Mbeki
Prince Mashele unpacks the 2024 election, and takes a deep dive into the major political parties in South Africa's performance in 2024 - ANC, DA, MK Party, and EFF.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Adv Muzi Sikhakhane on Chris Hani, new book, Jacob Zuma, Zondo, State Capture, Black Advocates, Law
Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC, who unpacks his new book: Odyssey of Liberation, representing former president Jacob Zuma, the State Capture Commission and more!
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Ramaphosa begs SACP to stay: Solly Mapaila, Panyaza Lesufi, Tony Yengeni, ANC Jan 8
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the President's recent plea to the SACP to not contest elections, the relationship between the ANC and SACP, Panyaza Lesufi and the ANC SG's recent remarks about Tony Yengeni.
Jan 10, 2025•20 min
What’s SHAKING South African politics in 2025? ‘GNU’, ANC v DA v EFF v MK
In the first episode of 2025, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh previews the big political questions in 2025. Will the 'GNU' hold & what can we expect? Opposition politics and much more!
Jan 08, 2025•24 min
Teresa Oakley-Smith: ANC history, 'GNU', BEE, school racism, Nelson Mandela, Jacob Zuma & MK Party
For the last guest interview episode of 2024, we are joined by a special guest, Sizwe's Mom - Teresa Oakley-Smith to unpack school racism, ANC history, racism in the workplace and much more!
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Reuben Brigety: Lady R, AGOA, BRICS, Israel-Palestine, Gaza, 'GNU'
US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, unpacks his tenure in South Africa, Lady R, Israel-Palestine, SA's foreign policy, AGOA and much more!
Dec 21, 2024•31 min
Mmusi Maimane: 'GNU', BOSA, Parliament, foreigners, ANC, DA, Zuma & MK Party, Ramaphosa, spaza shops
Build One South Africa Leader & Parliament Standing Committee on Appropriations Chair, Mmusi Maimane, unpacks the 2024 elections, 'GNU', opposition politics & more!
Dec 18, 2024•42 min
EFF, SACP & MKP Convene: EFF NPA, SACP Congress, Mbeki, Ndlozi, Zuma, ‘GNU’
In today’s episode & the last analysis episode for 2024, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks this upcoming eventful weekend in SA politics! The EFF’s 3rd NPA, SACP’s National Congress and the MKP’s 1st Anniversary Celebrations.
Dec 13, 2024•34 min
Songezo Zibi: 2024 Election, ANC, ‘GNU’ negotiations, SCOPA, Rise Mzansi, Parliament, water crisis
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Chair & Rise Mzansi National Leader - Songezo Zibi, unpacks the 2024 elections, 'GNU' negotiations, the ANC and much more!
Dec 10, 2024•45 min
Vusi Thembekwayo: Money, Jacob Zuma & MKP, Masterclass, Spaza shops. Ramaphosa, podcast, Motivation
Global Speaker & Entrepreneur - Vusi Thembekwayo, unpacks his public speaking craft, leadership, SA politics, social media and much more!
Dec 08, 2024•2 hr 41 min
Gogo Matshiqi: 'GNU', Zuma & MK Party, ANC-DA, Ramaphosa, SACP, Floyd Shivambu, EFF, Julius Malema
SMWX Legend & astute Political Analyst - Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, unpacks the 2024 election & subsequent 'GNU' formation, ANC-DA dynamics ahead of the next elections, MK Party & EFF conflict, the Tripartite Alliance & so much more!
Dec 06, 2024•2 hr 6 min
Helen Zille: Jacob Zuma & MK Party, ‘GNU’, early life, biography, coalitions, Ramaphosa, Mashatile
DA Federal Council Chair & Former DA Leader - Helen Zille, unpacks her early life & biography, ANC, coalitions, the 'GNU' and more!
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Kgalema Motlanthe: Thabo Mbeki, Robben Island, ‘GNU’, Mandela, NUM, CODESA, Jacob Zuma, Ramaphosa
Former President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe, unpacks being on Robben Island, the struggle against Apartheid, ANC's decision to recall Former President Mbeki, a review of all SA Presidents, the 'GNU' and so much more!
Nov 30, 2024•2 hr 16 min
John Hlophe: 'GNU', Zuma & MK Party, Law, JSC, Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, impeachment
Deputy President & Parliamentary Leader of the MK Party - Dr John Hlope, unpacks his new book, upbringing, Law, the Judiciary and so much more!
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Albie Sachs: Life story, Oliver Tambo, ANC history, Apartheid, SA Constitution, Concourt
Retired Concourt Justice & Anti-apartheid activist - Albie Sachs unpacks his life story, his introduction to the Law, his judicial life, the constitution and much more!
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 15
Mighti Jamie: 'GNU', Phala Phala, Floyd Shivambu, SA economy, MK Party, judiciary, EFF, Ramaphosa
Political commentator - Mighti Jamie, unpacks upcoming Phala Phala Concourt case, Floyd Shivambu's EFF exit, SA economy, the judiciary & much more!
Nov 23, 2024•2 hr 40 min
Tessa Dooms: 'GNU', ANC-DA, Jacob Zuma & MK Party, EFF, Donald Trump, Left vs Right
Social Justice activist and political commentator - Tessa Dooms, unpacks the debate over progressive politics in SA, her assessment of the 'GNU' thus far, MK Party, EFF, democracy and much more!
Nov 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 14
Lukhona Mnguni: 'GNU', Botswana, Jacob Zuma & MK Party, ANC-DA, EFF, Floyd Shivambu, 2024 Election
Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, unpacks a range of topical current affairs issues.
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min