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Retief Odendaal on running for Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor

DA's Retief Odendaal is running for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayor and he joins us on SMWX for a wide-ranging conversation on his background, law interest, experience as a councillor in the metro, DA internal dynamics and more.

Prof Bongani Ngqulunga unpacks Jan Smuts’ legacy

Academic and author, Prof Bongani Ngqulunga, joins us on SMWX to explore his new book: Under Smuts' rule - a deep dive into Jan Smuts and his legacy as Prime Minister. Prof Ngqulunga has also authored: The Man Who Founded The ANC, a book about Pixley ka Isaka Seme.

Watch out for this in 2026 | GNU, Steenhuisen, 2026 Elections, Madlanga, US-SA, budget, Ramaphosa

After an eventful political year in 2025, we explore what to watch out for in 2026. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee will resume and continue to hear witness testimonies, but also the DA is having its congress and will elect its new leadership. The Local Government Elections could be taking place between the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. Could we see a repeat of the budget drama like last year? We explore all of this and more, and what the consequences for South Africa are.

Sizwe spills the beans: SMWX, academia, Oxford, politics, media, Ramaphosa, Trump, PhD, LLB

We asked you to submit your questions and in this episode, Sizwe answers them all! From football, to whether he'd consider running for political office; Sizwe unpacks some of the details you might not know!

Funniest Bloopers on SMWX | Mbalula, Yengeni, Matshiqi, Sexwale, Zille, Breytenbach, JJ Tabane

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and into the funniest moments on the SMWX set. From guests sleeping mid-interview, to many re-takes because the crew can't stop laughing, we bring you all of this from 2025.