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Witness G, a Crime Intelligence official who manages informers and is alleged to have been Brown Mogotsi's handler appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Justice Madlanga had to move the proceedings fully in-camera after it became impossible to have the evidence presented in public without compromising the witness' identity.

We are exactly a week away from the expected deadline for the much anticipated Phala Phala ConCourt judgment to be delivered. The Constitutional Court, in response to EFF Leader Julius Malema's letter, ascertained that the judgment was at an advanced stage and should be expected within a month from the response (8 April 2026). In this episode, we give you context about how we got here and the diff...

Tshukudu Malatji, a City of Tshwane official in charge of asset protection appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today and was questioned about the unlawful R14M expenditure on a security tender, the movement of bid documents related to tenders, the payment and authorisation of invoices for services that were not yet delivered to the City. We unpack all of this and how it links to the...

In this episode of SMWX, we unpack this week's scandals involving an over R1Bn tender for textbooks, Chinese SUVs that were given to Ministers and AI generated sources in a draft policy. What does the mean for the Government of National Unity and its stability?

Umashi Dlamini continued his testimony at the Madlanga Commission and he was questioned today on the tender awarding saga in the City of Tshwane. We unpack this, and Brown Mogotsi's shock application for Evidence Leader Adv Chaskalson SC's recusal for his testimony that is scheduled. We finally also unpack Kagiso Lerutle and Julius Mkhwanazi's successful bail application

French Ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon, joins us on SMWX for a conversation about France-SA relations, the Africa Summit, upcoming G7 summit in France. 

President Ramaphosa has suspended SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola amidst charges against him of contravening the PFMA in Matlala’s R360M tender. Ramaphosa appoints SAPS CFO Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane as the Acting National Police Commissioner. We unpack this and what it means for the fight against crime and corruption in South Africa.

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi was denied bail today, whilst Suspended Deputy District Commissioner in Sedibeng Brigadier Nkhwashu appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Nkhwashu was questioned on his relationship with KT Molefe as well as the movement of dockets in the Armand Swart murder case.

Gareth Mnisi concludes his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Police chief Gen Fannie Masemola appeared in court and the story of DJ Sumbody's murder continues. We unpack all of this and the consequences for South Africa.

Suspended City of Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, has continued his appearance at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. He has been giving evidence around the tender awarding process at the City and his possible involvement in the outcomes of this project to the possible benefit of Sergeant Nkosi's brother.

In this conversation, SMWX sits down with Build One South Africa leader Dr Mmusi Maimane to discuss Unite for Change, BOSA’s merger with the People’s Prosperity Movement, and what opposition politics in South Africa could look like ahead of 2029. Maimane reflects on coalition politics, leadership, the DA’s federal congress, Geordin Hill-Lewis, and whether South Africa needs a new centrist politica...

In this in-depth conversation, SMWX sits down with Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, to unpack the realities of housing, politics, and leadership in South Africa. The discussion explores the state of mega housing projects in Gauteng, the challenges of spatial inequality, and the evolving approach to RDP housing. Tasneem also reflects on her journey into politics, the demands of pu...

Gareth Mnisi, suspended City of Tshwane CFO, was testifying today at the Madlanga Commission. We unpack his testimony thus far and weigh in more on Julius Malema's reaction to his sentencing hearing. Lt Gen Mkhwanazi was also appointed as the head of the National Crime Fighting Task Team.

EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to 5 years direct imprisonment by the East London Magistrate's Court this morning. Malema was trialed for the contravention of the Firearms Control Act and had been convicted on 5 counts. The 5 year prison sentence is inclusive of a 2 year sentence for count 2, which would be served concurrently to count 1's 5 year sentence. He has also been sentenced to...

EFF Leader Julius Malema appeared before the East London Magistrate's Court today for his pre-sentencing hearing and will be appearing on Thursday for his sentencing. We unpack this and what it means for him and the organization. We also zoom in on the continued testimony of Julius Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission.

EFF Leader Julius Malema, who has been convicted for contravening firearm laws in South Africa related to an EFF rally from 2018, appears for his sentencing at the East London Magistrate's Court today. We preview this sentencing, what could happen and what this means for the EFF and South Africa's political landscape.

Julius Mkhwanazi re-appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today and at the beginning of his testimony, was questioned about whether he misled the Commission in getting a postponement for his appearance. This postponement was requested due to the passing of his mother. We unpack this and the rest of his testimony, as well as Geordin Hill-Lewis' meeting with President Ramaphosa.

Suleiman Carrim, who was expected to continue his testimony at the Madlanga Commission this week, has been hospitalized following a suspected heart attack. Sergeant Nkosi has also appeared in court today for his bail application. We unpack this and more!

We take you inside day 2 of the DA congress, as a new generation of DA leaders is announced.

In this episode of Economic Justice Matters by the Institute for Economic Justice, we unpack one of the most critical questions facing South Africa today: Is the economy finally turning the corner — or are we still stuck in structural stagnation? Featuring Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen, Gilad Isaacs (Executive Director, IEJ), and Thoko Madonko (Southern Centre for Inequality Studies), this...

Action SA has secured the release of the IPID report that details the investigations and recommendations into the Phala Phala saga. In this report, we get a picture of how senior SAPS officials in the Presidential Protection Unit contravened the law in an effort to conceal the theft of foreign currency from the President's private farm. We take a deep dive into this report and its consequences.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, today, heard from Tshukudu Malatji - an official who works in the Asset Protection department. We unpack his testimony and the revelations that have come out of the City of Tshwane.

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has indicated that it is in the advanced stage of the Phala Phala judgment's completion and will deliver this judgement within a month. This was in reponse to EFF leader Julius Malema's letter addressed to the Chief Justice on the delay in this matter. We unpack what this means for the Phala Phala saga and how we could see this situation unfold.

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi has been arrested and he will be in custody until Monday 13 April. We unpack this and the resumption of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after an Easter recess. This week, the Commission is expected to hear evidence relating to the City of Tshwane, particularly the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD).

Global geopolitics is shifting — and fast. In this episode of SMWX, renowned diplomat and global thinker Prof Kishore Mahbubani breaks down the biggest forces shaping the world today — from US–China relations to the Middle East conflict, BRICS, and South Africa’s place in a changing global order. We unpack why the delayed meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping matters, how the global economy...