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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
Ramaphosa responds to interdict opposition
President Ramaphosa has submitted his replying affidavit in his attempt to block Parliament from continuing with the impeachment process. We unpack the President's response to the politicial parties and the Chair of the impeachment committee.
Jul 2
30 min
Jacob Zuma meets Ajay Gupta
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.
Jul 1
36 min
Prof William Gumede unpacks:Ramaphosa impeachment, BEE, GNU, cadre deployment, Phala Phala, election
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.
Jul 1
1 hr 21 min
Feroz Khan shot in attempted hit!
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.
Jun 29
30 min
Hunter Biden breaks silence: Mamdani, Iran War, Obama, Trump, Candace Owens, Recovery, South Africa
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.
Jun 28
1 hr 10 min
Serious hunger and food security crisis in SA | Is government doing enough?
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.
Jun 27
48 min
Cat Matlala turns state witness!
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.
Jun 25
23 min
ANC abandons Phala Phala case
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.
Jun 24
17 min
Opposition parties slam Ramaphosa interdict
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.
Jun 23
36 min
JJ Tabane unpoacks: Ramaphosa, Thoko Didiza, Phala Phala, GNU, Gayton, March and March, Africa
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.
Jun 22
1 hr 15 min
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