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In today’s episode, we are joined by guest analyst, Tessa Dooms, who shares insight as to whether Parliament is being utilized the way that it should; does the current system work for the people, the upcoming State of the Nation Address and so much more!

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Parliament: It's powers, work, and representation

2. Electoral reform

3. Upcoming SONA

💡 Special Guest - Tessa Dooms: As a democracy, governance and policy expert; and her finger firmly on the pulse of SA's socio-political landscape, Tessa Dooms brings her formidable knowledge to our channel, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of each topic.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by legendary SMWX guest & analyst, uGogo Aubrey Matshiqi, as delves into the current South African political landscape; from Zuma's MK Party to the AmaZulu Royal succession, the 2024 election and so much more!

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Former President Jacob Zuma & the MK Party

2. AmaZulu Royal succession

3. President Cyril Ramaphosa & ANC

4. Former President Thabo Mbeki

5. 2024 SA Elections

💡 Special Guest - Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi: Astute Political Analyst & Researcher. Speaker & Author

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In today’s episode, we are joined by the IEC's Moagisi Sibanda as she shares insight into the preservation of election history, voter registration and election management, the upcoming 2024 elections and the power that young people hold in this election.

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Preservation of election history

2. Online voter registration

3. Upcoming registration weekend

4. Election management & planning

5. The power of the Youth

6. 2024 elections & democracy

💡 Special Guest - Moagisi Sibanda: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) General Manager: Civic & Democracy Education, Research & Knowledge Management.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Professor Somadoda Fikeni, who shares insight into the work of the commission, the building of a capable state and so much more!

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Balancing the life of scholarship & practice

2. Tips for completing a PhD

3. Review of the 30 years of democracy in SA

4. Assessing the capability of the state & how it could be built

5. A government that delivers services & is free of corruption

💡 Special Guest - Prof Somadoda Fikeni: Chairperson of Public Service Commission. Political science, public development and analysis expert & astute political analyst. Prof Fikeni holds a PhD from Michigan State University.

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In the first ever episode of our new SMWX Election Debate series, we are joined by representatives of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Patriotic Alliance (PA) who debate around the question; why young people should vote for their parties.

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

In this debate, areas of focus include the immigration policies and debate, unemployment, the scrapping of the constitution, corruption & integrity, higher education and so much more.

💡 Special Guest - EFF Member of Parliament and Convenor of the Youth and Students Committee: Nqobile Mhlongo & PA Youth League Deputy Secretary General: Kabelo Pitso

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In today’s episode, we are joined by the National Chairperson of ActionSA, Michael Beaumont, as he shares insight into the policies of ActionSA, his assessment of the Ramaphosa term and so much more!

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Ramaphosa term & the ANC

2. Jacob Zuma & the MK Party

3. The EFF & other opposition parties

4. Multiparty Charter

💡 Special Guest - Michael Beaumont: National Chairperson of ActionSA and former Chief of Staff in the City of Johannesburg.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by the Minister of Justice & Correctional Services in South Africa, Ronald Lamola, as he shares his insight on the South Africa vs Israel genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and experience of the trip to The Hague.

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

Minister Lamola takes a deep dive into the details of how the application to the ICJ came about & his experience leading the SA Team at The Hague during the proceedings of the court.

He also touches on the possible consequences of the judgement, being either favourable or unfavourable for South Africa's case & whether the government anticipates any confrontation from Israel as a result of our application to the SA.

All this and so much more in this exclusive interview with Minister Ronald Lamola!

💡 Special Guest - Minister Ronald Lamola: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in South Africa since May 2019. African National Congress (ANC) NEC and NWC member & qualified lawyer.

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In this video, we delve deep into the political landscape, examining key developments and statements from major parties and figures.

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

-ANC's January 8th Statement: We dissect the ANC's crucial January 8th statement, exploring its implications for party policy and national politics.

- MK Party and Ace Magashule: A detailed look at the influence of Ace Magashule within the MK party, and how this shapes the party's direction and strategy.

- EFF's Election Preparations: Get insights into the Economic Freedom Fighters' approach to the upcoming elections, their key messages, and how they aim to rally support.

- Rise Mzansi's Emergence: We analyse Rise Mzansi, a new player in the political field. What are their policies, and how might they affect the election landscape?

- Democratic Alliance (DA) Update: An in-depth look at the DA's campaign strategies, policy promises, and their positioning in the 2024 elections.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by radio presenter & content creator, Dan Corder, who offers insight & shares his experience of radio broadcasting, his new podcast & YouTube channel, the upcoming 2024 election and so much more!

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Digital Media & radio broadcasting

2. Interviews

3. Politics & the 2024 elections

4. Viral rand manipulation video

5. YouTube

💡 Special Guest - Dan Corder: Radio Presenter and Host of 5-Breakfast on 5FM & Media and Content creator. Creator & host of The Issue with Dan Corder, a podcast channel that dissects SA's current affairs & politics.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by astute political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his expert insights on the pulse of South African politics and governance.

📚 Today’s Episode Features:

1. Foreign nationals in South Africa

2. Immigration

3. Department of Home Affairs' White Paper

4. Zimbabwean Exemption Permit

5. Refugees & rights

💡 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.

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