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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Trump bombs Venezuela, captures Maduro

    Global politics have been shaken in the last few days as US President Donald Trump has bombed Venezuela and captured its President Maduro. In this first analysis episode of 2026, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks what is happening and what it means for the global political landscape.

    19 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Retief Odendaal on running for Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor

    DA's Retief Odendaal is running for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor and he joins us on SMWX for a wide-ranging conversation on his background, law interest, experience as a councillor in the metro, DA internal dynamics and more.

    48 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Prof Bongani Ngqulunga unpacks Jan Smuts’ legacy

    Academic and author, Prof Bongani Ngqulunga, joins us on SMWX to explore his new book: Under Smuts' rule - a deep dive into Jan Smuts and his legacy as Prime Minister. Prof Ngqulunga has also authored: The Man Who Founded The ANC, a book about Pixley ka Isaka Seme.

    58 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Watch out for this in 2026 | GNU, Steenhuisen, 2026 Elections, Madlanga, US-SA, budget, Ramaphosa

    After an eventful political year in 2025, we explore what to watch out for in 2026. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee will resume and continue to hear witness testimonies, but also the DA is having its congress and will elect its new leadership. The Local Government Elections could be taking place between the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. Could we see a repeat of the budget drama like last year? We explore all of this and more, and what the consequences for South Africa are.

    13 min

  5. 31/12/2025

    Sizwe spills the beans: SMWX, academia, Oxford, politics, media, Ramaphosa, Trump, PhD, LLB

    We asked you to submit your questions and in this episode, Sizwe answers them all! From football, to whether he'd consider running for political office; Sizwe unpacks some of the details you might not know!

    39 min

  6. 29/12/2025

    Funniest Bloopers on SMWX | Mbalula, Yengeni, Matshiqi, Sexwale, Zille, Breytenbach, JJ Tabane

    In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and into the funniest moments on the SMWX set. From guests sleeping mid-interview, to many re-takes because the crew can't stop laughing, we bring you all of this from 2025.

    6 min

  7. 28/12/2025

    These 5 books make you understand South Africa

    Exploring the Top 5 books that you need to read to understand SA’s history and political landscape.

    33 min

  8. 26/12/2025

    South Africa's BIGGEST moments of 2025 | Mkhwanazi, DRC, Trump, budget chaos, Ndlozi, G20, Shivambu

    In South Africa's political landscape, 2025 has not been short of a rollercoaster of a year. We started off the year with uncertainty over Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's place in the EFF and his subsequent exit from politics, to the drama in the Oval Office between South Africa and the US, to chaos over the budget to vote and many more moments. Let's unpack these and more, in this review episode of the 2025 political year.

    18 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!

Information

  • Creator
    Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    SMWX

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