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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

Author. Academic. Creator.

Founder and host of the current affairs podcast SMWX. Lecturer in international relations at Wits University.

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

SMWX podcast

A current affairs podcast featuring interviews and analysis.

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Khaya Dlanga once argued for voting ANC despite its failures. Here, he revisits that position—and recounts the personal pressure he faced over criticising Jacob Zuma. In this exchange with Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, Khaya reflects on political loyalty, the people who lead institutions, and why he now regards his earlier optimism about reforming the ANC as naïve. The title summarises Khaya’s perspective; it is not a verbatim quotation. His recollections and opinions are presented as his account, not independently established findings. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/i8vnjIBKU44 Source excerpt: 58:25–1:07:58. CHAPTERS 00:00 Revisiting the 2014 ANC column 01:46 Criticism and pressure to stay silent 05:48 Believing the ANC could be fixed 07:55 Khaya’s verdict on the ANC 09:17 Rethinking his earlier optimism Subscribe to SMWX for more conversations about South Africa, politics and society. Buy books and merch: https://smwx.store #KhayaDlanga #ANC #SMWX
Why I Stopped Believing ANC | Khaya Dlanga
Joe Sibanyoni is questioned by Adv. Matthew Chaskalson SC at the Madlanga Commission about his January 2024 interaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Gwede Mantashe. The exchange examines Sibanyoni’s speech about local participation in Putco, the proposed 30% share, his use of the word ‘interfere’, GCBS and possible action involving Putco and nearby mines. This excerpt records testimony and propositions put during the hearing. Allegations discussed are not findings by the Commission or a court. Source: “Sibanyoni grilled at Madlanga Commission” — SMWX livestream, 30 September 2026 Full hearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DdDM1gHl4 Source range: 00:29:24–01:18:14 CHAPTERS 00:00 Ramaphosa meeting footage introduced 03:45 Sibanyoni addresses Ramaphosa 06:25 Chaskalson questions the speech 11:00 Putco and the proposed 30% share 18:30 Companies linked to the proposal 35:00 What Sibanyoni meant by “interfere” 38:25 Commissioners press Sibanyoni 44:15 Proposed action involving mines
Sibanyoni explains his Ramaphosa encounter
On this week's 'Week in Review' episode with Otsile Nkadimeng, Thando Maeko (Business Day Political Correspondent) joins us to unpack Lt Gen Sibiya's bail hearing and prospects of success, Joe Sibanyoni's explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission earlier this week and what we can expect from political parties as we gear into elections. Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana
Unpacked: Sibiya's bail shocks | Sibanyoni, Sindane at Madlanaga
Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Sibiya appeared at the Randburg Magistrate's Court for his bail hearing and some explosive recordings and WhatsApp chats around the allegations. Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana
WhatsApps haunt top cop Sibiya in court
Joe Sibanyoni is questioned at the Madlanga Commission about official SAPS escorts for taxi-industry leaders, requests for police patrols, an internal report concerning the murder of Sergeant Lalakala, visits to “the farm” and a proposition about protection money. This excerpt records testimony and propositions put during the hearing. Allegations discussed are not findings by the Commission or a court. Source: “Sibanyoni grilled at Madlanga Commission” — SMWX livestream, 30 September 2026 Full stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DdDM1gHl4 Source range: 4:45:45–5:22:12 Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store Visit our website: https://smwx.africa Contact: info@smw-x.co.za Chapters 00:00 Police escorts and SAPS relationship 02:40 Patrol request for SA Taxi meeting 16:32 Lalakala murder report 32:40 Contractors reporting at “the farm” 33:42 Protection-money proposition
Sibanyoni vs Chaskalson at Madlanga
We unpack the latest coming out of the Madlanga Commission today, as Joe Sibanyoni concluded his testimony around the Shosholoza stokvel and his attempts at acquiring stakes in Putco busses. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening preview 01:03 Sibanyoni testimony overview 05:34 Sibanyoni on Putco 08:00 Putco operations and intimidation claims 14:31 Putco Moloto depot attack footage 17:08 Shosholoza stokvel and Gubis85 24:23 Gubis85 and the bakkie gift 31:44 SAPS matters and closing analysis Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana
R30M stokvel, Putco bus drama | Madlanga Commission
Joe Sibanyoni continues his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. CHAPTERS 00:00 Proceedings begin 00:15:30 Sibanyoni examination resumes 01:12:45 The R30 million transaction and allocations 02:05:10 Shosholoza stokvel accounts and fund flows 02:48:20 Morning adjournment 03:10:05 Putco bus contracts and leases 04:15:30 Governance, oversight and compliance 05:02:10 Lunch adjournment 05:47:40 Procurement questions 06:25:15 Sibanyoni’s affidavits and role 07:02:40 Closing remarks and procedural matters Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana
Sibanyoni grilled at Madlanga Commission
Explosive WhatsApp chats placed before Joe Sibanyoni at the Madlanga Commission. #smwx
Khaya Dlanga, author and commentator, joins us on SMWX for a wide-ranging conversation about grief and time, being asked by AKA to write his biography, his views on the state of South Africa and reactions to the Mkhwanazi revelations. Standard Bank Prestige Account: https://www.standardbank.co.za/southafrica/personal/campaigns/private-bank?cid=SS_uD6MRT CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Childhood in Idutywa 07:54 Mortality and generational loss 11:32 AKA, Riky Rick and the unfinished biography 24:18 Advertising, career changes and comedy 28:30 Remembering his mother 35:10 Books and finding a public voice 40:42 Men’s mental health and confronting abuse 58:24 South African politics and the ANC 1:16:15 Closing reflections Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana
Khaya Dlanga opens up: Mkhwanazi, ANC, Trevor Noah, AKA, Ramaphosa, grief, Madlanga, story, books
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