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.
SMWX Legend, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, returns for another jam-packed episode as we analyse the latest in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee and SA's political landscape.
Senzo Mchunu's Chief of Staff, Cedrick Nkabinde's testimony was cut short earlier today after Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee decided to can today's proceedings early. Nkabinde was accused of having misled the committee on evidence relating to his relationship of knowledge of Brown Mogotsi. We also had a press briefing in KZN about General Sibiya's close associate, Mr James. SMWX contributor, Otsile Nkadimeng, unpacks this all on today's episode.
Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), joins us on SMWX to unpack Anglo American's exit from South Africa, the effect on mining communities in South Africa and our economy.
MPs question NPA head Shamila Batohi over accountability and prosecutions. Meanwhile, the Madlanga Commission continues digging into corruption in Ekurhuleni, and the Duduzile Zuma trial takes a serious turn against the state.
Former EMPD official, Revo Spies, continued his testimony at the Madlanga Commission today and dropped some serious CCTV footage that implicates EMPD officials. We also unpack Duduzile Zuma's court appearance today in connection with the July 2021 unrest.
Unpacking the day's testimonies at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.
Democratic Alliance MP and Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chair, Ian Cameron, joins us on SMWX to unpack what's been happening in Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations. Cameron also explores the 6 July briefing, SAPS and budget allocations, corruption and more.
Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia and SAPS Crime Intelligence Boss Lt Gen Khumalo wrap up testimony at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations and the Madlanga Commission respectively. We unpack the evidence and explore what the consequences are.
In the age of Artificial Intelligence and technology, joining us to unpack how this affects South Africa, jobs and our economy, Google SA's country director - Kabelo Makwane explores all of this and more.
Lt Gen Khumalo is back at the Madlanga Commission and he has come with receipts, again! He presented CCTV footage that implicated Sibiya and his office with KT Molefe and another questionable character whose vehicle was found on his property on the day of the search and seizure at his house. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks this, the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament and what this means for the bigger picture.
A secret GNU retreat—just over a year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity was formed—has set tongues wagging. What really happened behind closed doors as leaders from across the coalition met to “reset” relations? And at the Madlanga Commission, new revelations continue to unfold around the Katiso Molefe arrest—raising deeper questions about political interference and the state of South Africa’s justice system.
