SMWX

By Sizwe Mpofu-WalshNews News Commentary

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April 05 Mzwanele Nyhontso unpacks: land reform, GNU, Helen Zille, SA constitution, Expropriation Act, PAC
In this episode of SMWX, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development breaks down the realities behind land redistribution, expropriation, and the challenges of transforming policy into action. From the slow pace of land reform to new proposed legislation, this conversation unpacks what’s really happening inside government — and what it means for ordinary South Africans.
33 min
April 02 ANC falls further in election polls?
South Africa is heading into another crucial round of local government elections — but the political landscape has fundamentally changed.
In this episode of SMWX, we break down the latest polling from the Social Research Foundation and Ipsos to understand where each major party stands right now — nationally and in key metros like Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and eThekwini.
The numbers tell a clear story: no party is anywhere near outright control in the country’s major cities. Instead, South Africa is entering a deeper phase of coalition politics — with more parties, more fragmentation, and more uncertainty than ever before.
We unpack:
Where the African National Congress actually sits today — and whether this is now its ceiling
The Democratic Alliance’s position in metros and why it still struggles to break through
The rise of the MK Party and how it is reshaping the political map
What’s happening to the Economic Freedom Fighters vote
Why parties like ActionSA, Inkatha Freedom Party and Patriotic Alliance could decide who governs
We also revisit the 2021 results in key metros to show how coalition politics has evolved — and why instability may actually increase after the next election, not decrease.
The big question is no longer “who will win?” — but rather:
who can actually form a stable government?
Further reading:
SRF polls: https://www.thecommonsense.co.za/polls
Inside Politics: https://inside-politics.org
21 min
April 01 Panyaza Lesufi reshuffles Gauteng cabinet!
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi reshuffled his provincial government today, and the EFF has joined the Government of Provincial Unity. We unpack this, the increase in fuel prices and Helen Zille's ongoing campaign in Joburg for the 2026 Local Government Election.
29 min
March 31 Unpacking: Police Chief Masemola to face court
We take a deep dive into the case against SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola; what are the consequences for him and the SAPS. We unpack this and more!
29 min
March 30 Aubrey Matshiqi unpacks: Mkhwanazi, Jermaine Prim, Ramaphosa, Kunene vs Malema, Mchunu, Madlanga
Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins us on SMWX for a much-anticipated breakdown of the latest at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. From Jermaine Prim's mystery letter to the defamation case between Kenny Kunene and Julius Malema. We unpack this all and more!
1 hr 11 min
March 28 Malema vs Kunene: high-stakes legal fight
Julius Malema and Kenny Kunene are now locked in a high-stakes defamation battle — and the implications could be massive for South African politics. What started as claims on Podcast & Chill has now escalated into court proceedings, with serious allegations, sworn affidavits, and explosive testimony entering the public domain. From claims about visits to a controversial farm, to allegations of cash exchanges, this case intersects directly with the “Big Five cartel” narrative, the Madlanga Commission, and broader questions about power, politics, and influence in South Africa.
22 min
March 25 SA Police Boss Masemola charged!
In this episode, we react to breaking news about the SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola being charged, Sergeant Nkosi’s testimony at the Madlanga Commission and Rivo Spies’ evidence too.
23 min
March 24 Malema faces backlash for slamming Mkhwanazi
EFF Leader, Julius Malema, recently addressed an EFF voter registration rally and he took the opportunity to respond to some parts of Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's testimony before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. Malema swung at Lt Gen Mkhwanazi for allegedly involving him in his fights with Major Gen Khan. We explore this and other key moments in the last week of testimonies.
41 min
March 22 Crazy prison letter links Cat Matlala to Phala Phala?
Lt Gen Mkhwanazi shared a potentially explosive but unverified prison letter with Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee and now we have it. The document which Mkhwanazi placed before the Ad Hoc Committee reportedly written by a former cellmate of Cat Matlala makes serious allegations that reach the highest levels of South African politics. It claims links between Matlala and President Cyril Ramaphosa, and names senior ministers Senzo Mchunu and Gayton McKenzie. McKenzie has already strongly denied these claims. So the question is, is this letter significant or just a desperate ploy from an unreliable source?
Viewers are strongly encouraged to watch and share the full video to ensure proper context. We discourage the circulation of isolated clips without a link to the full video, in the interest of fairness to all those implicated.
44 min
March 20 Ramaphosa throws Senzo Mchunu overboard
Cyril Ramaphosa submits written answers to the Ad Hoc Committee. We explore the questions which linger over his claims.
29 min