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

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

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English


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IFP President Velenkosi Hlabisa on AmaZulu Royal Succession, Zuma & MK Party, Steenhuisen, ANC, KZN

5/2/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by IFP President Velenkosi Hlabisa who shares insight into the Multiparty Charter, the Zulu Royal Family, 2024 elections and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1.AmaZulu Royal Succession 2. Multiparty Charter 3. 2024 elections and coalitions 4. Zuma & MK Party 5. KZN violence 💡 Special Guest - Velenkosi Hlabisa: Inkatha Freedom Party President & Member of Parliament 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:46:16

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Jan Moganwa on Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, ANC-EFF-MK coalition, Moonshot Pact, CITIZANS, Ramaphosa

4/30/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by CITIZANS National Leader, Jan Moganwa, as he shares insight into the political party dynamics & role players leading up to the elections & the various permutations that we could see arise from coalitions. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. ANC at 65% 2. Moonshot Pact 3. ANC-EFF-MK coalition 4. CITIZANS 💡 Special Guest - Jan Moganwa: Former Chief Executive: Retail Banking at ABSA, Former CEO of Old Mutual Finance, Former Group Executive: Customer Engagement at African Bank, Former Chief Officer: Digital Services at Telkom, Former COO at MSG Africa and has held key roles at institutions like Standard Bank, Liberty Life and Barclays Group Limited. He is now the National Leader of CITIZANS, a platform aimed at encouraging more South Africans to participate in democracy. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:01:07:02

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Mmusi Maimane on Julius Malema, John Steenhuisen, Cyril Ramaphosa, Jacob Zuma & MK Party, 2024 vote

4/27/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by the leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA) Mmusi Maimane to preview the 2024 election, explore coalition dynamics and look ahead to a potential SA government outside the ANC. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:58:23

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Why Western Cape Independence is Foolish and Delusional…

4/26/2024
In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the bankruptcy of Western Cape independence. We explore the philosophical and legal shortcomings of the idea and its practical impossibility. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:23:01

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Jacob Zuma's MK Party scores another victory over the ANC in court

4/22/2024
We explore the MK Party's significant courtroom victory over the ANC in a trademark dispute. We outline the case's context, dissect the legal arguments, and analyze the court's decision. Our experts discuss the ruling's impact on South Africa's political and legal landscapes, exploring its implications for both parties involved. Tune into SMWX for a concise and insightful examination of this key case.

Duration:00:18:14

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Chris Hani: the tragic story of a liberation icon

4/20/2024
In today’s episode, we explore the inspirational and tragic life of Martin Thembisile “Chris” Hani—anti-apartheid hero. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: - Hani’s early early life - His rise as a young radical - His rise to ANC leader - His rise to iconic status 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:45:19

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Zuma vs everyone: unpacking MK Party election court cases

4/18/2024
In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the MK Party, led by Former President Zuma, and the multiple court cases that they have been involved in leading up to the 2024 election. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Former President Zuma 2. MK Party 3. Electoral Court 4. Trademark case 5. Ballots 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:27:11

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Siviwe Gwarube on ANC-DA coalition, Zuma & MK Party, EFF, Parliament, gender equality, Steenhuisen

4/15/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Whip of the Official Opposition in Parliament, Siviwe Gwarube who shares insight into the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, coalitions & the 2024 election, Zuma and the MK Party, Parliament and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. Parliament 3. Democratic Alliance 💡 Special Guest - Siviwe Gwarube: Member of Parliament & Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:01:02:06

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Dr Corne Mulder on Apartheid, coalitions, 2024 elections, Zuma, Cape Independence, Parliament, VF+

4/13/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Whip of the Freedom Front Plus Dr Corne Mulder who shares insight into coalitions, electing of a President, resignation of the Speaker of Parliament and so much more. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. Parliament 3. Cape Independence 4. Apartheid 💡 Special Guest - Dr Corne Mulder: Member of Parliament and Chief Whip of the Freedom Front Plus 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:51:22

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Zuma vs IEC: MK Party scores major VICTORY in Electoral Court case

4/9/2024
In today’s emergency episode, we unpack the Former President Jacob Zuma's victory in the Electoral Court today. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the arguments that were presented before court and the potential consequences we could see as a result of this order that was delivered today. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Former President Jacob Zuma 2. Electoral Court Case 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:23:36

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🗳️ Election Update: Will ANC fall below 50%? | Historical data and polls

4/9/2024
In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the historical data of elections in South Africa & what inferences we can project for this year's election. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. ANC historical election performance 2. Opposition parties 3. Election polls 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:36:41

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Andile Mngxitama on MK Party, Julius Malema, Thabo Mbeki, Markus Jooste, Jacob Zuma, 2024 election

4/7/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by BLF Leader, Andile Mngxitama, who shares insight into the MK Party, Former President Jacob Zuma, Malema and the EFF, and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. MK Party & Zuma 3. ANC & Ramaphosa 💡 Special Guest - Andile Mngxitama: Politician and President of Black First Land First party. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:51:56

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Mapisa-Nqakula to face charges | corruption allegations, arrest, ANC, NPA, interdict

4/4/2024
In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the recent headwaves that Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been making, as corruption allegations surface, leading to her desperate attempt to interdict her arrest. Ultimately, she resigns from her position, leaving a trail of consequences on the integrity of Parliament, the ANC, and herself. Stay tuned as we explore the intricate web of events that led to this political scandal. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Corruption allegations 2. Arrest interdict 3. Consequences: ANC, Parliament and Mapisa-Nqakula 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:30:38

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Zimbabwe Opposition Crisis? | Ali Bongo, Zimbabwe elections, Nelson Chamisa, ZANU PF, Gabon

4/2/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his insights & analysis into the political landscape in Zimbabwe by unpacking the 2023 elections, President Mnangagwa's influence on government in the foreseeable future, opposition politics and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Gabon & The Bongos 2. Zim 2023 Elections 3. MDC & CCC (Opposition politics) 4. President Emmerson Mnangagwa 💡 Special Guest - Mighti Jamie: With his finger firmly on the pulse of the nation’s socio-political landscape, Mighti Jamie brings his formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:19:16

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2024 ELECTIONS: All you need to know | 3 Ballots, seats, IEC, signatures, how to vote, voting myths

3/31/2024
In today’s episode, we host an 'Elections Roundtable' with Tessa Dooms, Mbali Ntuli and Dr Sithembile Mbete. The panelists share insight into the change in the voting processes, ballots, signatures, candidate lists, allocation of Parliament seats from votes, observers and party agents, disinformation, the credibility of this election and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Voting process 2. Counting process 3. Allocation of Parliament seats 4. IEC, signatures and election timetable 5. Disinformation, myths and credibility of elections 6. Predictions 💡 Special Guest - - Tessa Dooms: Director at Rivonia Circle & Democracy, Governance and Policy expert - Mbali Ntuli: Community Activist and former Member of the KZN Provincial Legislature and eThekwini Councilor - Dr Sithembile Mbete: Political Scientist, Senior Lecturer at UP and International Relations expert 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:01:06:02

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Prof Achille Mbembe on racism, Apartheid, Democracy in SA, 2024 election, EFF, Universities, FIDEMO

3/31/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by astute historian and research professor, Achille Mbembe, who shares insight into his new foundation - FIDEMO, democracy in South Africa, the 2024 elections and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Democracy in South Africa 2. Racism & Apartheid 3. EFF & 2024 elections 4. Universities in South Africa 💡 Special Guest - Prof Achille Mbembe: Cameroonian historian, Research Professor at WITS Institute for Social and Economy Research, and Managing Director at the Innovation Foundation for Democracy (FIDEMO) 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:35:08

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🥊Election Debate: BOSA vs ATM on immigration, education, Eskom & SOEs, funding, coalitions, economy

3/24/2024
In the third instalment of our SMWX Election Debate series, we are joined by representatives of Build One South Africa (BOSA) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) who debate around the theme; why South Africans should vote for their parties. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: In this debate, areas of focus include immigration and foreign nationals, basic and higher education in SA, state-owned enterprises, funding of political party projects and so much more! 💡 Special Guest - BOSA Communications Director: Ayanda Allie & ATM Gauteng Spokesperson: Nyaniso Jeku 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:56:54

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Unpacking MASSIVE African elections in 2024 (with Mighti Jamie)

3/19/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by astute political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his insight & analysis into the 19 African elections taking place in 2024. Will democracy prevail? 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Elections in Africa 2. Democracy in Africa 💡 Special Guest - Mighti Jamie: With his finger firmly on the pulse of the nation’s socio-political landscape, Mighti Jamie brings his formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:00:23:29

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Kenny Kunene on coalitions, crime, 2024 elections, Patriotic Alliance, transport, death penalty

3/18/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by PA Deputy President & Transport MMC in JHB, Kenny Kunene who explores the Transport department in Joburg, the Patriotic Alliance, 2024 elections, crime and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Patriotic Alliance 2. Transport - Johannesburg 3. Crime 4. 2024 elections 💡 Special Guest - Kenny Kunene: Patriotic Alliance Deputy President and MMC for Transport in Johannesburg. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:01:01:07

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Vuyo Zungula on Phala Phala, Parliament, SA Economy, Zuma & MK Party, 2024 elections

3/14/2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by ATM President Vuyo Zungula, who shares insight into the ATM's successes, Parliament, death threats, 2024 elections, Phala Phala and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Parliament 2. ATM successes & proposals 3. 2024 elections 💡 Special Guest - Vuyo Zungula: President of African Transformation Movement & Member of Parliament 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our content, please hit that like button and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Your support helps us keep the conversation going. 📢 Don’t Miss an Episode: Hit the bell icon to get notified about our latest uploads. Stay informed, stay engaged.

Duration:01:53:55