SMWX

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 9th State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall last night. Members of Parliament, Government Officials, Politicians share their reactions to the #SONA2026 and their thoughts about the plans the President shared for South Africa.

Howzit! Amahle 'jaxxofalltrades' Jaxa joins us for a conversation to reflect on her life, content creation and social media, the state of South Africa and where we're headed, President Ramaphosa's State of The Nation Address and more!

Legendary radio and television broadcaster, Bongani Bingwa, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation and reflection on his early life and introduction to media and broadcasting, his views about the state of South Africa, President Ramaphosa's legacy, revelations coming out of the Madlanga Commission and more!

Paul O'Sullivan will be appearing before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on Tuesday morning, after weeks of dodging a physical appearance in Parliament due to alleged safety concerns. We unpack this and the key questions he will be expected to answer. We also unpack today's sitting of the Madlanga Commission, where suspended Ekurhuleni Legal Services Head Adv Behari took the stand

Brigadier Matjeng appeared for her second day of testimony at the Madlanga Commission today. She gave more testimony about her supposed relationship with Cat Matlala and the gifts she would receive from him. We unpack this and more!

Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, Section Head for Criminal Records and Crime Scene Management in the SAPS Forensic Division gave shocking testimony today about her romantic relationship with Vusimusi Cat Matlala. We unpack her evidence and what this means in the greater scheme of things.

Prof JJ Tabane joins us for a candid conversation about the state of South Africa's rule of law. JJ explores the revelations coming out of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Phala Phala ConCourt judgement, the relationship between the media and SA heads of state, John Steenhuisen's imminent withdrawal from the DA's leadership and much more!

John Steenhuisen, DA Federal Leader, is said to be making announcement soon about his withdrawal from the DA's leadership race in April this year at the DA's National Congress. We unpack this as well as some shocking revelations coming out of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations is considering bringing President Ramaphosa to testify, while the Speaker puts the breaks on attempts by the Ad Hoc to summon Brown Mogotsi. Last night, at the Grammys, Trevor Noah roasted President Donald Trump about his alleged relationship and implication with Jeffrey Epstein. We unpack all of this and more in today's episode of SMWX!

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry experienced more delays today as Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's lawyer made a submission for postponement at the Commission. This was due to his client receiving documents late and needing more time to prepare. The witness will testify next week, partially in-camera.