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We unpack former president Jacob Zuma's trip to India to visit Ajay Gupta and Cat Matlala's plea agreement being denied in court. We also unpack what happened in the Madlanga Commission.

Prof William Gumede joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on BEE and transformation policy, President Ramaphosa's impeachment, stability of the GNU, cadre deployment and more.

Crime Intelligence senior official Major General Feroz Khan has been shot in an attempted hit in Johannesburg last night. We unpack this story and unpack Tumelo Nku's testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Hunter Biden discusses Donald Trump, corruption, the war with Iran, Russia, Zohran Mamdani, the future of American democracy, South Africa's relationship with the United States, his father Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, addiction, recovery, and why he believes connection is the answer to today's political and social divisions. He also reflects on surviving years of public scrutiny, rebuilding his life after addiction, and why he is using his platform to advocate for recovery around the world.

In this episode of Economic Justice Matters by the Institute for Economic Justice, we unpack the food security and hunger crisis in South Africa and it's consequences on our country's future and potential. Is the government doing enough to address this issue? We are joined by Dr Andrew Bennie (IEJ), Koketso Moeti (Union Against Hunger) and Dr Edzani Mphaphuli (Grow Great Campaign) to unpack how we should be addressing this issue in South Africa.

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has entered into a plea agreement with the state and has turned state witness in the fraud and corruption case involving the R260M SAPS tender. Matlala has allegedly presented evidence that implicates more high ranking officials of the SAPS and is expected to serve a discounted 8 years in prison, should the Magistrate ratify the plea agreement.

Parliament's Impeachment Committee investigating Phala Phala has met to discuss the draft terms of referece and the appointment of an evidence leader for the committee. President Ramaphosa's physical appearance before the impeachment committee and the vetting of the evidence leader were some of the issues of contention that were debated by members and in this episode we unpack and reflect on the committee's meeting. We also unpack the ANC's alleged decision to withdraw its notice to intervene in the President's panel report review application.

Respondents in President Ramaphosa's interdict application have submitted their answering affidavit and have slammed the President's supposed grounds for this application. The EFF, MKP, UAT, Vuyo Zungula and Makashule Gana have all filed notices to oppose the President's interdict application on the grounds of lack of urgency and no jurisdiction by the High Court to rule on the matter. In this episode, we take a deep dive into each respondent's affidavit and the consequences for President Ramaphosa's race of averting accountability on Phala Phala.

Prof JJ Tabane joins us for a conversation about the latest in SA's political landscape. From President Ramaphosa's impeachment to his attempt at interdicting the impeachment process, to Gayton McKenzie, March and March's planned march and more.

Chairperson of the Legal Sector Charter Council, Christine Qunta, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about transformation in the legal sector. We unpack the legal sector code and how it intends to address the plight of black advocates and legal professionals in South Africa, and how big firms have attempted to challenge this code.