Lukhona Mnguni unpacks: Mkhwanazi bombshell, Ramaphosa, ANC, SACP, DJ Sumbody, Patrice Motsepe, GNU

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Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni joins us to unpack the full fallout from the Mkhwanazi bombshell—and what it reveals about the deep rot in South Africa’s security structures. We explore the implications for President Cyril Ramaphosa, the role of the ANC and its alliance partners like the SACP, and what this moment tells us about the shifting terrain of political power. Lukhona also shares sharp insights on the ANC succession race with figures like Fikile Mbalula, Paul Mashatile and Patrice Motsepe, and the state of South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU). Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ 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: ✉️: [email protected] 📞WhatsApp Line: 082 891 4935 Visit my website: sizwempofuwalsh.com _______ 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 ______ 00:00 – Introduction 02:18 – July 6: The Day Everything Changed 04:04 – Ramaphosa’s Silence & Delay Tactics 05:34 – What Is the Bigger Picture Behind These Moves? 08:41 – Is the Military Sending a Message? 09:49 – Civil-Military Tensions Rising 11:15 – What Would Institutional Collapse Look Like? 12:16 – Are We Worse Off Than in 2018? 13:13 – Has the National Development Plan Failed? 14:05 – State Capacity and Institutional Failure 15:22 – Is This a Slow March Toward State Erosion? 16:55 – Ramaphosa’s Missed Opportunities 19:34 – Deep State or Just Weak Governance? 20:14 – Double Ministers? Understanding the Cabinet Confusion 21:37 – Can Parliament Provide Oversight in This Crisis? 22:22 – Conflicting Roles and Shadow Ministers 24:55 – Cyril’s Legacy in Jeopardy? 26:07 – Political Expediency vs Principle 27:05 – Narrow Election Margins and Big Consequences 28:11 – Governance vs Popularity: Which Wins? 33:47 – Reflections on Political Power and Influence 34:42 – Can Civil Society Fill the Void? 35:28 – A Failed Pact With the Public? 36:08 – Accountability Fatigue in the Electorate 37:20 – False Hope in Reform Reports 39:03 – Are They Just Kicking the Can Down the Road? 41:01 – What Happened to the "New Dawn"? 42:16 – The GNU: A New Tripartite Pact? 49:08 – Are We at the End of the Political Road? 51:17 – Why Lukhona Believes Hope Still Matters 53:26 – Youth Disillusionment and Democratic Deficit 55:33 – Cyril’s Governance Style: Consultative or Cowardly? 57:48 – Does South Africa Still Have a Political Center? 1:00:12 – ANC succession 1:02:25 – Can the State Be Saved from Collapse? 1:04:19 – Rebuilding Trust in South African Democracy 1:06:48 – The Intellectual Role in Times of Crisis 1:09:36 – What Next? Charting a Democratic Reset 1:18:25 – Subscribe, Share & Join the SMWX Movement