Unpacking the intense testimonies coming out of the Madlanga Commission today from EMPD spokesperson Lt Col Kelebogile Thepa and Witness D.

SMWX Legend, Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, returns for another jam-packed episode as we analyse the latest in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee and SA's political landscape.

Senzo Mchunu's Chief of Staff, Cedrick Nkabinde's testimony was cut short earlier today after Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee decided to can today's proceedings early. Nkabinde was accused of having misled the committee on evidence relating to his relationship of knowledge of Brown Mogotsi. We also had a press briefing in KZN about General Sibiya's close associate, Mr James. SMWX contributor, Otsile Nkadimeng, unpacks this all on today's episode.

Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), joins us on SMWX to unpack Anglo American's exit from South Africa, the effect on mining communities in South Africa and our economy.

MPs question NPA head Shamila Batohi over accountability and prosecutions. Meanwhile, the Madlanga Commission continues digging into corruption in Ekurhuleni, and the Duduzile Zuma trial takes a serious turn against the state.

Former EMPD official, Revo Spies, continued his testimony at the Madlanga Commission today and dropped some serious CCTV footage that implicates EMPD officials. We also unpack Duduzile Zuma's court appearance today in connection with the July 2021 unrest.

Unpacking the day's testimonies at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.

Democratic Alliance MP and Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chair, Ian Cameron, joins us on SMWX to unpack what's been happening in Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations. Cameron also explores the 6 July briefing, SAPS and budget allocations, corruption and more.

Acting Police Minister Prof Firoz Cachalia and SAPS Crime Intelligence Boss Lt Gen Khumalo wrap up testimony at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations and the Madlanga Commission respectively. We unpack the evidence and explore what the consequences are.

In the age of Artificial Intelligence and technology, joining us to unpack how this affects South Africa, jobs and our economy, Google SA's country director - Kabelo Makwane explores all of this and more.

Lt Gen Khumalo is back at the Madlanga Commission and he has come with receipts, again! He presented CCTV footage that implicated Sibiya and his office with KT Molefe and another questionable character whose vehicle was found on his property on the day of the search and seizure at his house. Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks this, the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament and what this means for the bigger picture.

A secret GNU retreat—just over a year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity was formed—has set tongues wagging. What really happened behind closed doors as leaders from across the coalition met to “reset” relations? And at the Madlanga Commission, new revelations continue to unfold around the Katiso Molefe arrest—raising deeper questions about political interference and the state of South Africa’s justice system.

In today's episode, we sit down with Tony Forbes, AKA's father, to unpack his life, career and more!

After an interesting week of testimony in both the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, Tara Roos joins us to make sense of the revelations this week and what they mean for South Africa.

In this episode of In THIS Economy? (in collaboration with Standard Bank Private), Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sits down with Eskom Board Chair, Dr Mteto Nyati. Dr Nyati unpacks how Eskom has managed to turn the ship around loadshedding and energy security in South Africa. We further explore the South African economy and how Eskom plays a critical role in stimulating this economy.

Today’s Madlanga Commission sitting took a dramatic turn as Witness C dropped an explosive recording of Cat Matlala speaking about his political connections. The audio pulled back the curtain on how power, policing, and politics may have intertwined—raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels. In this analysis, we unpack what the recording reveals, why it matters, and how it could shift the direction of the commission.

We unpack today's proceedings in both the Madlanga Commission, where evidence around KT Molefe's arrest was given, and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee, where the next witnesses were being decided. We also explore the Motion of No Confidence tabled against Joburg mayor, Dada Morero

We unpack Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale's testimony at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee.

We unpack the day's testimony at the Madlanga Commission from SAPS Head of Ballistic section, Brigadier Mkhabela. We also unpack Former President Thabo Mbeki's recent interview with Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and what he has said about Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations.

Acclaimed South African journalist, Mandy Wiener, joins us on SMWX to unpack her new book: The Deal. In this book, Wiener deeply explores the events surrounding the 2024 National Elections and the negotiations around the formation of Government that ultimately brought us the "Government of National Unity". Mandy goes into meetings that were held, WhatsApp conversations between leaders and more!