Mmusi Maimane: Trump v Ramaphosa at White House, "white persecution" myth, Elon Musk, Rupert, Malema

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In today’s episode, we are joined by BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane for an unfiltered breakdown of the most pressing issues in South African politics. From the diplomatic disaster at the White House with President Ramaphosa and President Trump to deep critiques of education, governance, and racial injustice. Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za/ Curiocity Hotels: https://curiocity.africa/ 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 _______ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - Maimane on Liverpool 00:02:26 - “We Went There for Vibes” 00:04:27 - White House Meeting Was a Failure 00:05:33 - Crime is the Real Investment Risk 00:07:48 - “Genocide? Open a Case at the ICJ” 00:09:21 - America’s Problems vs South Africa’s 00:11:25 - Budget and Foreign Policy Misaligned 00:13:28 - Losing with Dignity Isn’t a Strategy 00:15:07 - “Steenhuisen Was the Wrong Backup” 00:17:02 - Race Shouldn’t Define Representation 00:20:19 - Johann Rupert Defused Genocide Claim 00:22:31 - No Ambassador = No Diplomacy 00:25:07 - “We Didn’t Present a National Thesis” 00:26:08 - “We Were There to Score Goals” 00:27:16 - Weaponizing Pain is “Brutally Evil” 00:28:56 - “Expropriating Pain Without Compensation” 00:30:15 - SA Needs a New Vision, Not Just Vibes 00:32:47 - No National Plan = No Progress 00:34:06 - Budget Signals More Tax Pain Ahead 00:36:31 - Police Can’t Fight Crime Without Cars 00:38:45 - Spending Alone Won’t Fix the Economy 00:41:26 - Load Shedding is Now Eligible to Vote 00:42:10 - Anti-Austerity vs Constitutional Mandates 00:44:06 - “We Need a Rail Plan Like Gautrain” 00:46:38 - Spend Boldly, But Spend Wisely 00:48:40 - “Supporting VAT Framework Was Hard” 00:52:22 - Twitter Rage, Popes & Bread Prices 00:53:44 - What the Appropriations Committee Controls 00:56:16 - Spending Reviews Will Shape the Future 00:57:03 - “Deputy Ministers Without Budgets” 00:57:26 - Massive Skills Crisis in SA 00:58:52 - SA’s Problem? A Lack of Ambition 00:59:37 - “We’re Wasting Time on Wasted Years”