A secret GNU retreat—just over a year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity was formed—has set tongues wagging. What really happened behind closed doors as leaders from across the coalition met to “reset” relations? And at the Madlanga Commission, new revelations continue to unfold around the Katiso Molefe arrest—raising deeper questions about political interference and the state of South Africa’s justice system.

In today's episode, we sit down with Tony Forbes, AKA's father, to unpack his life, career and more!

After an interesting week of testimony in both the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, Tara Roos joins us to make sense of the revelations this week and what they mean for South Africa.

In this episode of In THIS Economy? (in collaboration with Standard Bank Private), Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sits down with Eskom Board Chair, Dr Mteto Nyati. Dr Nyati unpacks how Eskom has managed to turn the ship around loadshedding and energy security in South Africa. We further explore the South African economy and how Eskom plays a critical role in stimulating this economy.

Today’s Madlanga Commission sitting took a dramatic turn as Witness C dropped an explosive recording of Cat Matlala speaking about his political connections. The audio pulled back the curtain on how power, policing, and politics may have intertwined—raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels. In this analysis, we unpack what the recording reveals, why it matters, and how it could shift the direction of the commission.

We unpack today's proceedings in both the Madlanga Commission, where evidence around KT Molefe's arrest was given, and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, where the next witnesses were being decided. We also explore the Motion of No Confidence tabled against Joburg mayor, Dada Morero

We unpack Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale's testimony at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.

We unpack the day's testimony at the Madlanga Commission from SAPS Head of Ballistic section, Brigadier Mkhabela. We also unpack Former President Thabo Mbeki's recent interview with Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and what he has said about Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.

Acclaimed South African journalist, Mandy Wiener, joins us on SMWX to unpack her new book: The Deal. In this book, Wiener deeply explores the events surrounding the 2024 National Elections and the negotiations around the formation of Government that ultimately brought us the "Government of National Unity". Mandy goes into meetings that were held, WhatsApp conversations between leaders and more!

We unpack former Police Minister Bheki Cele's testimony in Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.