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WhatsApp links Shibiri and Cat Matlala

Major General Richard Shibiri testifies again at the Madlanga Commission. Shibiri was grilled about his relationship with Cat Matlala and Sergeant Nkosi, including a "loan" he received from Matlala for his son's vehicle repairs. Lets unpack this and more.

Sparks FLY at Madlanga Commission

Suleiman Carrim continued his testimony at the Madlanga Commission today, in what will be remembered as one of the heated and most intense Commission sittings. We learned about additional R2M payments by Carrim to Matlala that he "supposedly" wasn't aware of, Justice Madlanga and Adv Bhana SC (Carrim's counsel) had an intense moment. In this humorous episode of SMWX we unpack it all and more. Ayeye!

R10M to Matlala? Suleiman Carrim Questioned

Alleged businessman Suleiman Carrim appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Carrim was questioned on his relationship with Cat Matlala, Brown Mogotsi and Morgan Maumela, as well as transactions of money made among them.

Nicholas Nyati reveals: DA succession, GNU, NSFAS, Helen Zille, Joburg, Geordin, foreign policy

In this SMWX interview, Nicholas Nyati opens up about his journey from a small town in the Eastern Cape to becoming one of the DA’s rising young leaders. He speaks about student politics, why he opposed university shutdowns during Fees Must Fall, his push for more grounded and people-centered leadership in the DA, and why he is standing for federal deputy chairperson. The conversation also dives into the DA’s upcoming leadership conference, policy debates on gambling, teenage pregnancy, and foreign policy, as well as Nyati’s views on Israel and Palestine, the GNU, and whether the DA would ever work with ActionSA in Johannesburg.

Motsepe answers ANC leadership race question

Sarah-Jane Trent testified in Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee until the wee hours of this morning, while Suleiman Carrim's advocate brought an application for his in-camera testimony on Monday. Patrice Motsepe, in an address to ARM shareholders, also addressed questions about whether he will be running for ANC leadership. We explore this and more in this analysis!