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President Cyril Ramaphosa's review of Parliament's s89 panel report has been scheduled for 2-4 September 2026 and this will run parallel to the impeachment committee's work. We unpack the consequences of this and what this means for the impeachment committee.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in the National Assembly to table the Presidency's Budget. MPs had the opportunity to reply to the Presidency's budget and they didn't hold back! In this episode, we take a look at these reactions and the President's reply.

Colonel Gavin Jacobs appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today, as the Commission continues to hear evidence about the Durban Harbour drug bust and subsequent theft at the Port Shepstone HAWKS offices.

Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment committee has elected a chairperson, but where to from here? We unpack the timelines and what to expect in the coming weeks.

DPCI KZN Warrant Officer, Karl Sander, testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry over the last two days. We unpack his testimony, including a story about a massive consignment of cocaine.

Digital creator and podcaster, Dan Corder, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about his growth in the digital media space and variety of SA current affairs issues like President Ramaphosa's impeachment, ANC succession and GNU dynamics.

Parliament's impeachment committee on the s89 panel's report has kicked off and the committee has elected its chair - Rise Mzansi's Makashule Gana. Gana was nominated by the ANC and seconded by the DA and will lead the impeachment committee's work henceforth. We unpack the first sitting of the committee and preview what to expect.

SMWX Legend Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest in South African politics; from President Ramaphosa's impeachment, to March and March's illegal immigration marches. We unpack it all, right here on SMWX!

Parliament’s impeachment committee consisting of 31 members of parliament will commence on Monday next week. This committee is expected to kick things off by electing a chairperson. We preview the committee meeting and what’s important to have on the agenda.

SMWX Contributor, Tara Roos, joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a conversation about her new book: Where to from here? This book delves into coalition politics in South Africa and an analysis of who were the winners, losers and survivors of the 2024 election. In this conversation, we also unpack various current affairs issues like President Ramaphosa's review application of Parliament's s89 panel repo...

President Ramaphosa has finally brought his review application to court. The President is reviewing Parliament's s89 panel report on Phala Phala and this is in an attempt for the court to set the report aside and halt the impeachment process. Interestingly, the President has decided not to bring an interdict application in the immediate, but has rather threatened to bring the urgent interdict appl...

Former Correctional Service Commissioner, Arthur Fraser, and Former SA President, Thabo Mbeki, have both weighed in on the Ramaphosa impeachment drama. We unpack their perspectives and also give insight into the newly published list of MPs who will serve on Parliament's impeachment committee.

Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, has appeared in court again today for the continuation of his bail application. The matter has been postponed for the next 3 days while the court verifies his home address that he supplied. In this episode, we unpack why Brown Mogotsi has been arrested and the details of his bail application.

In this episode of Economic Justice Matters by the Institute for Economic Justice, we unpack whether the South African Reserve Bank has positioned South Africa's monetary policy effectively. We are joined by Gina Schoeman (Economist at Citibank), Dr Roelof Botha (Economist) and Dr Mzwanele Ntshwanti (Economist at IEJ) to unpack SA's 3% inflation target, the effect of interest rates and other econo...

Tokyo Sexwale, who has served as SA’s Human Settlements Minister and Premier of Gauteng, joins us for a candid conversation about the state of our country — South Africa. Is South Africa a failed state and what opportunities are available to be exploited. We also unpack service delivery, President Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala scandal and the crisis of the ‘Government of National Unity’.

Breaking news on SMWX! Lukhona Mnguni announces he is running to be Mayor of Joburg with Rise Mzansi. He explains the decision and unpacks the key elements of his campaign.

In this latest episode of SMWX, we unpack the ANC's reconfigured Gauteng structure that is being led by Convenor Panyaza Lesufi. We unpack what this means for the ANC and its electoral prospects. We also unpack National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza's refusal of the ATM's request for a motion of no confidence in the President.

There are more internal shifts within the MK Party and this time, in dramatic fashion, MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has been fired. We unpack this and what it means for MKP internal dynamics and opposition politics.

Amongst others, Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane appeared before the Kwaggafontein Magistrate's Court for charges of extortion and other serious allegations. The case was shockingly struck off the roll by the Magistrate on Monday after the state prosecutor wasn't able to attend the court's proceedings. We unpack this and the response from the NPA in this analysis episode.

Is the President considering to interdict Parliament's impeachment process, subject to his review of the s89 panel's report? Would this be in contravention of the ConCourt judgment directing Parliament to begin this process? Does the President have the grounds for an interdict? We explore all of this and more in today's analysis about the President's next move.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, just before his scheduled appearance before the National Assembly to answer wuestions from MPs. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence regarding drug busts across SA, and the famous case of the missing drugs from Port Shepstone. We unpack all of this and what the mean for South Africa. 

The Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala judgment may have closed one chapter — but it may have opened another. In this episode, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh is joined by Mighti Jamie to unpack the implications of the judgment, the growing political pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the difficult road that impeachment would present for Parliament and the country. Would resignation spare South Africa a...

In a landmark Constitutional Court judgment today, the Phala Phala saga has been reopened and been referred for Parliament to institute impeachment proceedings. We speak to political parties, analysts and unpack what this moment means for South Africa and its future. 

Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni, joins us on SMWX for a preview of the ConCourt's Phala Phala judgment which will be delivered on Friday 8 May 2026. This judgement is about whether the ANC in Parliament, unconstitutionally used its majority to shield the President from accountability. In this episode, we scenario plan what could unfold in the ConCourt and what the political consequences are for...

MP Fadiel Adams has been arrested by the SAPS PKTT for charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud. The Constitutional Court has also announced that they will deliver the Phala Phala judgment on Friday 8 May 2026 at 10am. We unpack this and the latest coming out of the Madlanga Commission.