SMWX

By Sizwe Mpofu-WalshNews News Commentary

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July 24, 2025 Malesela Teffo tells all: Kelly Khumalo, Senzo Meyiwa, Mkhwanazi, LPC striking, MacG, Thabo Bester
Malesela Teffo, who was a defense lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial joins us on SMWX. Teffo unpacks his theory about what led to Meyiwa's death, his encounter with Longwe Twala, his name being struck off the roll at the Legal Practice Council and more!
2 hr 12 min
July 23, 2025 Inside the DJ Sumbody case: arrests & shocking connections
DJ Sumbody’s assassination has blown open a deadly web of power, politics, and cover-ups. How does this murder case connect to Kenny Kunene, Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims, a former Cabinet minister, and a new motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa? Let’s find out!
26 min
July 22, 2025 Goolam Ballim: SA economy, AI, G20, geopolitics, GNU, Africa, Standard Bank, US tariffs , China
Chief Economist of Standard Bank, Goolam Ballim joins us for the second episode of the 'In THIS Economy?' series. Goolam Ballim unpacks the future of AI, upcoming G20 in SA, global power and whether it is shifting, SA economy, GNU and more!
49 min
July 20, 2025 Bobi Wine opens up: Ibrahim Traore, Julius Malema, Africa, Uganda, Museveni, SMWX
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, unpacks his presidential run and challenging of current president Yoweri Museveni, his journey from music to politics, reflections on Ibrahim Traore, Julius Malema and much more!
57 min
July 18, 2025 Ramaphosa roasted in Parliament
Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa's presentation of the Presidency Budget Vote in Parliament. We also take a look at the reactions from various political parties in Parliament too.
26 min
July 16, 2025 Prince Mashele: Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Sibiya, National Dialogue, Hellen Zille, MK Party, Mchunu, GNU
Prince Mashele delivers explosive opinions on Mkhwanazi, Ramaphosa, Sibiya, 'GNU', National Dialogue, and the Madlanga Commission.
1 hr 3 min
July 14, 2025 Ramaphosa dissapoints, Mchunu goes, Mkhwanazi claims victory?
In today's episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation. Ramaphosa announced a judicial commission of inquiry, the leave of absence of Senzo Mchunu and appointment of Prof Firoz Cachalia as Police Minister.
48 min
July 13, 2025 Multi-platinum rapper K.O on the 'lawless' state of SA, new album, Mkhwanazi
SA hip-hop heavyweight K.O joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh on SMWX! The multi-platinum rapper, songwriter and producer unpacks Phara City – his new, concept-driven album that tackles South Africa’s collision of crime, opulence and everyday lawlessness. K.O reflects on:
- the real-life “paras” who inspired the record – from township hustlers to luxury-car kingpins;
- General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s bombshell claim of a criminal syndicate inside government; • the tragic loss of AKA, industry assassinations and why the powerful so often “get away with it”;
- crafting chart-ready records that still push social commentary, and why iron only sharpens iron.

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1 hr 13 min
July 09, 2025 Adv Kameel Premhid: SA Constitution, Oxford, Law practice, pupillage, Bar, Phala Phala, EFF, Zille
In today's episode, we are joined by prominent lawyer, Adv Kameel Premhid, who unpacks studying at Oxford, the Law, his political journey and much more!
1 hr 12 min
July 08, 2025 Aubrey Matshiqi: Mkhwanazi, deep state, Zuma, Phala-Phala, Sibiya, Mchunu, Ramaphosa, 'GNU', SAPS
In today's episode, we are joined by acclaimed political analyst and SMWX legend, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, to unpack Lt. Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's bombshell allegations from his press briefing this Sunday. Gogo Matshiqi unpacks the 'deep state' and how it has infiltrated SA, possible implications of Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations, SA criminal justice system, GNU's response and much more!
1 hr 32 min