In today’s episode, we explore the inspirational and tragic life of Martin Thembisile “Chris” Hani—anti-apartheid hero. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: - Hani’s early early life - His rise as a young radical - His rise to ANC leader - His rise to iconic status 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find value in our...

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the MK Party, led by Former President Zuma, and the multiple court cases that they have been involved in leading up to the 2024 election. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Former President Zuma 2. MK Party 3. Electoral Court 4. Trademark case 5. Ballots 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Whip of the Official Opposition in Parliament, Siviwe Gwarube who shares insight into the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, coalitions & the 2024 election, Zuma and the MK Party, Parliament and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. Parliament 3. Democratic Alliance   💡 Special Guest - Siviwe Gwarube: Member of Parliament & Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Whip of the Freedom Front Plus Dr Corne Mulder who shares insight into coalitions, electing of a President, resignation of the Speaker of Parliament and so much more. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. Parliament 3. Cape Independence 4. Apartheid 💡 Special Guest - Dr Corne Mulder: Member of Parliament and Chief Whip of the Freedom Front Plus 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in...

In today’s emergency episode, we unpack the Former President Jacob Zuma's victory in the Electoral Court today. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the arguments that were presented before court and the potential consequences we could see as a result of this order that was delivered today. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Former President Jacob Zuma 2. Electoral Court Case 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s...

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the historical data of elections in South Africa & what inferences we can project for this year's election.   📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. ANC historical election performance 2. Opposition parties 3. Election polls   👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you...

In today’s episode, we are joined by BLF Leader, Andile Mngxitama, who shares insight into the MK Party, Former President Jacob Zuma, Malema and the EFF, and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. 2024 elections 2. MK Party & Zuma 3. ANC & Ramaphosa   💡 Special Guest - Andile Mngxitama: Politician and President of Black First Land First party. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in...

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the recent headwaves that Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been making, as corruption allegations surface, leading to her desperate attempt to interdict her arrest. Ultimately, she resigns from her position, leaving a trail of consequences on the integrity of Parliament, the ANC, and herself. Stay tuned as we explore the intricate web of events that led to this political scandal.   📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1....

In today’s episode, we are joined by political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his insights & analysis into the political landscape in Zimbabwe by unpacking the 2023 elections, President Mnangagwa's influence on government in the foreseeable future, opposition politics and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Gabon & The Bongos 2. Zim 2023 Elections 3. MDC & CCC (Opposition politics) 4. President Emmerson Mnangagwa   💡 Special Guest - Mighti Jamie: With his finger...

In today’s episode, we host an 'Elections Roundtable' with Tessa Dooms, Mbali Ntuli and Dr Sithembile Mbete. The panelists share insight into the change in the voting processes, ballots, signatures, candidate lists, allocation of Parliament seats from votes, observers and party agents, disinformation, the credibility of this election and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Voting process 2. Counting process 3. Allocation of Parliament seats 4. IEC, signatures and election...

In today’s episode, we are joined by astute historian and research professor, Achille Mbembe, who shares insight into his new foundation - FIDEMO, democracy in South Africa, the 2024 elections and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Democracy in South Africa 2. Racism & Apartheid 3. EFF & 2024 elections 4. Universities in South Africa   💡 Special Guest - Prof Achille Mbembe: Cameroonian historian, Research Professor at WITS Institute for Social and Economy Research, and...

In the third instalment of our SMWX Election Debate series, we are joined by representatives of Build One South Africa (BOSA) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) who debate around the theme; why South Africans should vote for their parties. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: In this debate, areas of focus include immigration and foreign nationals, basic and higher education in SA, state-owned enterprises, funding of political party projects and so much more! 💡 Special Guest - BOSA...

In today’s episode, we are joined by astute political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his insight & analysis into the 19 African elections taking place in 2024. Will democracy prevail? 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Elections in Africa 2. Democracy in Africa   💡 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...

In today’s episode, we are joined by PA Deputy President & Transport MMC in JHB, Kenny Kunene who explores the Transport department in Joburg, the Patriotic Alliance, 2024 elections, crime and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Patriotic Alliance 2. Transport - Johannesburg 3. Crime 4. 2024 elections   💡 Special Guest - Kenny Kunene: Patriotic Alliance Deputy President and MMC for Transport in Johannesburg. 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community....

In today’s episode, we are joined by ATM President Vuyo Zungula, who shares insight into the ATM's successes, Parliament, death threats, 2024 elections, Phala Phala and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Parliament 2. ATM successes & proposals 3. 2024 elections   💡 Special Guest - Vuyo Zungula: President of African Transformation Movement & Member of Parliament 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below...

In the second instalment of our SMWX Election Debate series, we are joined by representatives of Action SA and Rise Mzansi who debate around the theme; why South Africans should vote for their parties. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: In this debate, areas of focus include immigration policies, social justice & ideologies, service delivery, the economy & jobs, party funding and so much more! 💡 Special Guests - Action SA Ekhuruleni Leader: Siyanda Makhubo & Rise Mzansi National...

In today’s episode, we are joined by UDM President, Bantu Holomisa who shares insight into the UDM manifesto, the 2024 elections & coalitions, his rating of SA Presidents and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Ramaphosa tenure 2. 2024 elections 3. UDM 4. Government of National Unity 5. Rating SA Presidents   💡 Special Guest - Bantu Holomisa: Former Major General of the Transkei Defence Force, President of the United Democratic Movement & Member of Parliament. 👥 Join the...

In today’s episode, we are joined by South African Advocate Tshidiso Ramogale who shares insight into his legal career, working on the ICJ case, the Constitution and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Legal career 2. Harvard 3. The Bar 4. ICJ case 5. Constitution   💡 Special Guest - Tshidiso Ramogale: Social Justice Advocate & 2014 Top 200 Young South African 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and...

In today’s episode, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh dives deep into the relationship between former presidents Mbeki and Zuma, from the earlier detention together in Eswatini to their rivalry in the ranks of the ANC. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Partnership of Mbeki and Zuma 2. Rivalry of Mbeki and Zuma 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like...

In today’s episode, we are joined by National Leader of CITIZANS, Jan Moganwa, who shares insight into his new civic movement & its policies. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Corporate & Banking 2. Social Transformation 3. Education 4. CITIZANS   💡 Special Guest - Jan Moganwa: Former Chief Executive: Retail Banking at ABSA, Former CEO of Old Mutual Finance, Former Group Executive: Customer Engagement at African Bank, Former Chief Officer: Digital Services at Telkom, Former COO at MSG...

In today’s episode, we are joined by guest analyst, Tessa Dooms, who shares unpacks the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance manifestos, which were recently launched ahead of the 2024 elections. 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Understanding manifestos 2. ANC and DA manifestos 3. Democracy   💡 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...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Gareth Cliff, who explores the world of broadcasting, the state of South Africa, freedom of speech and some of his most memorable interviews. 💡 Special Guest - Gareth Cliff: Radio & TV broadcaster & Founder of CliffCentral 👥 Join the Conversation: We’re more than just a show; we’re a community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s engage in meaningful discussions. Your voice is part of the change. 👍 Like and Subscribe: If you find...

In today’s episode, we are joined by CEO of eFama, Shadrack Kubyane as he shares insight into the agricultural value and supply chain in South Africa, his new app eFama, the recent surge of fake foods in SA and so much more! 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. Supply and value chains in SA 2. Retail industry monopoly on food 3. Ethical sourcing 4. Land & reform 5. eFama   💡 Special Guest - Shadrack Kubyane: CEO and Co-Founder of eFama and Coronet Blockchain, agricultural and food supply chain...

In today’s episode, we are joined by political commentator, Mighti Jamie, who offers his insights & analysis into whether the South African Media is biased in their reporting on corruption and to what extent do they influence public perception? 📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. The role of the media in South Africa 2. Mashatile Unmasked (Paul Mashatile) 3. Phala Phala (Cyril Ramaphosa) 4. VBS Bank   💡 Special Guest - Mighti Jamie: With his finger firmly on the pulse of the nation’s...

In today’s episode, we are joined by the legendary Prof JJ Tabane, who shares insight & analysis on the recent SONA, Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, the 2024 elections and so much more!   📚 Today’s Episode Features: 1. State of the Nation Address 2024 2. uMkhonto weSizwe Party 3. Former President Jacob Zuma 4. Former President Thabo Mbeki 5. President Ramaphosa & ANC 6. 2024 National and Provincial Elections 7. Broadcasting journey   💡 Special Guest - Professor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane:...