What now for MK Party & EFF? Opposition in the 'GNU' era

[@_SMWX]

Yes, we dropped two episodes for you today. 😄🙌🏽

[@ckngivdtb37910]

In winter nogal. On a whole Monday? Pat yourselves on the back.

[@maropinini1262]

Both enjoyably informative, Dankie Doc.

[@1SoccerZone]

As a Wits Student. Thank you Doc.🎉

[@leratomakuapane935]

And we appreciate SMWX, aye ye!

[@MatomeMadiope]

Talk about being spoilt for choice🎉

[@mandzisim6886]

Im glad they are in the position because we cant have everybody in the GNU. We have to have a strong opposition that holds the GNU accountable.

[@josecleophas363]

fax

[@63sunset]

​@@josecleophas363❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sammym9259]

Exactly 🎉🎉🎉

[@Simi962]

Except they’re both rogue, both have criminal charges.

[@mthobisizondi2410]

Me too, however I would’ve preferred if PAC and UDM stayed out as they are also left wing based ideologically Now PAC has the Land Reform and rural development portfolio 😂 which means they cannot blame the ANC and Whyt people for the land It was really disappointing for me this could’ve been a great opportunity for 2 party system like Progressive couccas (MK, EFF, UDM, AIT, PAC etc) and right wing (DA, IFP, VF, ANC etc)

[@SfisosiphoNkosi]

I think I'm speaking for everyone if I say we should push this channel to 1 million subscribers since here we get real, uncut & unbiased content, especially on politics!!! Ayeye!!!

[@_SMWX]

Road to 1 million! 😁

[@1SoccerZone]

Ayeye 🎉

[@shirleymlombo2913]

Not sure about unbiased. Sizwe has a certain bias. His critique is however well thought out. Therefore, I can always respect him even if I may not agree with him. I wish we could all embrace this manner of discourse.

[@menzibhembe741]

​@shirleymlombo2913 true we all have certain biases. The trick is to be able to be as objective as possible despite the bias.

[@ntokozongcobo7920]

​@@menzibhembe741 well said 👍

[@mponengjoe9075]

It is good to walk alone bcos you will have all the time to plan your journey in life.

[@mopheme4211]

@mponengjoe9075 - Agreed, this is a time for them to introspect. They are not in the cold by choice but by a monumental political miscalculation. That's not how you checkmate a king, player!

[@brandonmphela8714]

Two episodes in a single day? You're serving us great content. Thanks Siz, keep up the great work.

[@Luther-s4o]

This man hides his bias very well. But it is still evident to see his pro EFF stance.

[@siyabongakunene5052]

👍 True.

[@offshore470]

He clearly hates the GNU!

[@siyabongakunene5052]

@@offshore470 Or its composition. Do you think his opinion would be different if the GNU was comprised of the MK an EFF instead of the DA?

[@siyabongakhulekanilionelnd3041]

You mean he’s anti constitution, that’s what y’all term it nowadays 😂😂😂

[@siyabongakunene5052]

@@siyabongakhulekanilionelnd3041 😂😂😂😂👌

[@JamesSumner-Goodwin]

I'm disappointed because I really enjoyed Unfiltered but the bias toward EFF or Mk is becoming not-so-subtle and anything containing the DA (including the GNU) is an automatic dismissal. I'm not a DA voter but it's obvious there's a desire to prove even the new government is doomed to fail because the DA is there. You know it's true and we all have bias but this is no different now from watching SABC or Newsroom Afrika.

[@MmetxaRuth-sp7km]

Spot on. Condemnation should go both sides the other platforms that pushes pro DA narrative and anti black leadership whether from ANC, EFF, MK etc so this is not healthy to build a united society but hey it is what it is

[@siyabongakunene5052]

Yeah. Dr. Mpofu is very insightful, and I hope he can either be honest about his biases or try to minimize them. The reason I enjoy other Podcasts like Penuel's or King David's is that they acknowledge their biases or eliminate them entirely and remain neutral, depending on the topic of course. Ever since I started watching SMWX, I've noticed that the good doctor seems to relish any positive developments for the MK or EFF, but the MK mostly, and any hint of negativity when it comes to the ANC or DA.

[@JamesSumner-Goodwin]

@@siyabongakunene5052 Yeah it's become an echo chamber for radical left voters and that is so evident in the comments.

[@Aljosef6366]

The DA has a PROVEN track record of debt- free governance, job creation and service- delivery in the Western Cape. They now have governing positions in every important ministry in the GNU albeit 6 deputy ministers. The deputies in energy&electricity, water&sanitation & higher education give me great hope. 👍 They will rise to the occasion and "Rescue SA" together with the partners. Their focus is Job Creation, Uplifting the poor, and sorting out South Africa's failing infrastructure. What's wrong with that? We can't ask for more than that.

[@dumisiledummy2508]

Let us wait and see did you visit Cape Town and look around Khayelitsha..KwaLanga.Mitchellsplain etc but because is the black Township No development happened there But DA always win In CAPE TOWN ..

[@Aljosef6366]

@@dumisiledummy2508 I have not visited those townships. But here is a study: The DA is South Africa’s most pro-poor party. We do best at providing those living in poverty with the things they need most, such as jobs, piped water, sanitation, electricity, education, school-feeding programmes, ECD support, healthcare, safety, and financially sustainable government. This claim is based on objective measures from third party sources which have no incentive whatsoever to favour the DA: StatsSA, the Department of Basic Education, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Ratings Afrika, the Auditor General, the CoGTA report on the state of local government (Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), court rulings.

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

Lies!!!! Thousands upon thousands move from eastern cape to capetown...IN THEIR THOUSANDS!!!...where do you think they stay... ....???..causing great strain on budget...the schools also flooded with eastern cape children... FIX EASTERN CAPE.. ..so that western cape budget can go to those in western cape

[@siyabongakhize-rq9mf]

a,only in their places.Apartheid baba.

[@siyabongakhize-rq9mf]

Haas,no,no in western cape they've done bad,capeflats they did nothing wonderful.They failed blacks and colours.

[@FanoNgcobo]

Both the MKParty and Economic Freedom Fighters had thought the GNU train was going to wait for them - they missed the train. South Africans in the majority do not have time to waste,. MKParty & EFF must blam themselves.

[@SphamandlaKheswa-d8y]

They overstate their relevance in SA politics(driven by Cult politics)

[@kfpdify]

One thing you fail to realise is they have promoted themselves to official opposition by staying out of the GNU. This gives them an opportunity to be heard for what they believe in in parliament. That said, we will be hearing a lot of debate from them and by 2029, you will see the results of that.

[@thabani1377]

​@@kfpdifyI see MK and EFF growing in numbers coming local government. Both parties will have to space to show people who is fooling who in parliament. The present GNU is not for people it's for white monopoly.

[@Khulumokudalangikwazi1976]

@@SphamandlaKheswa-d8y You watch the space, not supporting EFF or Mk, but at least for EFF I can see similar patterns as in Third Reich, if they keep at it no doubt they are a serious threat, even Zille knows this. MK, if they work hard, they can feel a void for free thinking blacks like the Black Panther of the 60s in the US

[@nthabisengmatsetela8881]

DA didn’t like the fact that EFF and MK party was an option for ANC hence they accepted what was on the table 😅

[@thomasprogli3372]

True. The ANC can still divide and rule.

[@tanialouw8246]

Rubbish,both those parties wanted CR gone,it was never gonna happen hence the ANC approached the DA first.don't be delusional and put these okes above the GNU.both the MK and EFF erred drastically so it remains to be seen what will happen now.they were too hellbent on destruct rather than help repair so perhaps this slap in the face will make them see more clearly.i don't get why some smart minds in the EFF would opt to sabotage their chances...

[@siyabongasithole2772]

Agree. DA was defeated and opted to take bread cramps falling out of the elite buffet.

[@leroytheconvoy713]

@@siyabongasithole2772 I usually take enos for bread cramps.

[@SphamandlaKheswa-d8y]

The Buffalo pushed them to the corner they had no choice Strategist of Note

[@frankbrown1546]

All political parties should respect the voters, respect the rule of law and build a better southern Africa for All sa citizens

[@kamzamosweu2269]

Southern Africa or South Africa?don't include us in your affairs.

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

So you think without opposition it will be good nilele nina nithathwa umoya you are now over the moon fir something you dont even know that is called ignorance

[@nthabibotsi9855]

Exclude us in your all SA citizens

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

Frank is seems you're not allowed a positive opinion.🤭

[@michaelmackrill6917]

They sidelined themselves. The truth is a bitter pill to swallow for some people

[@ntsokolomemani3874]

So we are not supposed to have opposition? What type of government will it be with no opposition?

[@thato4639]

Where will the blind lead the blind? Don't talk too soon, let's see where will this union will take 'S.A.

[@Geezweez788]

So there should have been no opposition left? Everyone should have been in the GNU? Come on.

[@MatomeMadiope]

It's clear gore they are not the ishhh😂

[@ErnestSepeng]

They did not sideline themselves, they also wanted to negotiate with thier conditions, and ANC decided to go with DA and other parties, so politically they did the right thing

[@Reckythemodel2]

“Politics is about power” Gayton McKenzie

[@siyandathabede4382]

Your perspective is really good, very balanced. We appreciate you very much 🙏🏿

[@thandigloria8710]

They isolated themselves.

[@sbongsenifrancis115]

How

[@Junetsh67Mash]

EFF has waisted my Provincial Vote disappointed,I have Voted for Anc Presidential and Regional ,EFF Provincial 😢😢😢

[@Adjudicator246]

​@@Junetsh67Mashhow did they do that

[@Junetsh67Mash]

@@Adjudicator246 disappointed

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

Its fine wena you are included isnt?

[@TrevorJC]

Exciting times in politics globally and in South Africa!

[@Khulumokudalangikwazi1976]

Not really, the west still has hegemony, while the east tries to provide the alternative, and this has been happening since 1960s. As for SA, same thing the white minority still controls the black majority through de facto western economic muscle. so ya, nothing new under the sun

[@gilbertmadondo2847]

John Hlope has failed Zuma for years, the EFF only won against Zuma and never against President Ramaphosa, your obvious love for the 2 disillusiones you.😂😂. Phalaphala is a gone matter, it's history, politics is about numbers bro, Ramaphosa will always defeat Zuma , go back into history, Zuma has never won against Ramaphosa, heal and move on. There is life after elections.

[@User-.-_007-s]

Zuma will finish eff malema was frontrunner in zuma must go campaign in parliament

[@beewest5704]

​@@User-.-_007-sBit Zuma kicked Julius out of the Youth league.

[@LizelBekker]

I think MK is a personality cult built around Jacob Zuma's charismatic personality. Without him they will lose a large portion of their votes. And lets be honest come the next election he will be 88 years old.

[@beewest5704]

None if their supporters even know what their manifesto says.

[@Nkosiyabantu_]

It’s not about Zuma he will never be president again but people won’t give up on voting for the party and it’s still going to grow with or without Zuma.

[@ulricgordon8586]

With any luck, he won't be.

[@zee-pougebndouyebani9828]

The problem I have with MK is because it only belongs to Zulu tribe. Judge Hlope has compromised his impartiality by joining MK ,how would he rein in corrupt Zuma and his gangsters. I think it's a good thing that eff and mk didn't join the GNU because doing so would have effectively killed our democracy, no opposition.

[@carlruppert7324]

Hlope himself is corrupt

[@khutsorozan7628]

and you know what goes down with zulu people theres no revolution within them. zuma decided to form a party at a critical moment where south africans where suppose to focus on important party but the he decided to distract them instead and prove his power nje to show he is not thinking about pedi tswana and other tribes but zulu but keh sana black people will never learn this things of politics must be left to those who innovated it white people not blacks its not even within us those who get it get it

[@MmetxaRuth-sp7km]

Mk is not a Zulu party it's labelled as such to be dismantled it by it's opponent. People of KZN voted for Zuma because they love Zuma not because mk is a Zulu party

[@nkanyisomkhize853]

​@@khutsorozan7628vote for white than or boers, don't call names

[@Argosy16]

The EFF was greedy, and the MKP was arrogant.

[@Qhawe_Jameson.]

How was EFF greedy? You think MK was more arrogant than the DA?

[@thomasprogli3372]

To be fair MK was first shocked by their success then they shifted into arrogance.

[@Argosy16]

@@Qhawe_Jameson. their demand for the finance ministry.

[@Hlaluminathi-u9p]

The DA was more greedy and entitled ​@@Argosy16

[@vodlozas1892]

I think it's good for politics so we can have a robust opposition rather than everyone singing from the same hymn book. And as it is ANC is more divided remember some don't agree with this GNU/coalition thing.

[@thomasprogli3372]

The DA have/had to deliver … the other parties just have to be “black”.

[@ncami7319]

You are so correct! Sad isn’t. They will deliver because they are aware of what you’ve stated above.

[@rice4550]

DA just have to do dog whistle racism

[@thomasprogli3372]

@@ncami7319 It is the best argument to convince any person why they should vote DA.

[@thomasprogli3372]

@@rice4550 How does "to dog whistle racism" get the DA votes. Nobody cares. The only reason why the black poor would vote DA is if they really truly believe the DA would deliver. The DA ... KNOWS that they will only get more votes if other black poor voters hear that they deliver. Meanwhile you have the "black" EFF clowning around and still getting 10% of the votes. They have not done ONE SINGLE THING to help the black poor.

[@sharongongota2837]

But DA is not delivering in the black townships of Cape Town not to mention Tshwane.

[@xolanijztshabalala3728]

Being in opposition to the GNU will sharpen them politically. The EFF needs to recalibrate and tone down on certain dogged positions.

[@neo-nkrumahist5765]

A smart voter would be very proud to have a political party who stick by their convictions, rather than favouring pure politicking.

[@xolanijztshabalala3728]

@@neo-nkrumahist5765 there's a difference between political strategy, pragmatism and being dogged for the sake of it

[@neo-nkrumahist5765]

@@xolanijztshabalala3728 Yes its called having principles.

[@SphamandlaKheswa-d8y]

2029 is too Far for Zuma Julius is loosing momentum hence he berged for inclusion

[@tshepomoletsane9764]

Bob Marley & The Wailors - Time Will Tell Jah would never give the power to a baldhead Run come crucify the dread Time alone, oh, time will tell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Time alone, oh, time will tell You think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Back them up, oh not the brothers But the ones, who set them up Time alone, oh, time will tell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Time alone, oh, time will tell You think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Sold my ticket, run and go Sold man to the ground Sold man, take a man pride Oh children weep no more Oh my sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree Saw you settle the score Oh children weep no more Weep no more, children weep no more Jah would never give the power to a baldhead Run come crucify the dread Time alone, oh, time will tell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell Time alone, oh, time will tell Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell

[@thabanimkhatshwa]

Like this

[@frankbrown1546]

EFF must abolish their open border policy if they want to be relevant in this country. We have to improve lives of sa citizens before we can save the world

[@tanialouw8246]

They are just too radical,there's a lot more that they would need to abolish...

[@ayakhasokabo8816]

Agreed

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

Lets see DA borders will be open not for illegal immigrants but for free trade with our fellow African brothers and sisters

[@mphozarampou3875]

That policy isn't only favored by the EFF only. The anc and zille also believe that yet I hardly hear anyone condemning them. Action SA is against the policy yet they didn't win the hearts of those against the open border policy. Politics are tricky

[@rice4550]

Look what happened to macron in France when he capitulated to the far right on immigration its not a good idea for eff to change stance

[@PhumlaneAmbroseNdaba-n6o]

As an MK voter, I am very glad of being an opposition. It would make no sense to join the ANC & DA government. The mission is calling something a real alternative to the ANC. Speaking of joining them is insane for starters.

[@User-.-_007-s]

When you gonna proof that you can govern this was right opportunity to proof you can in a ministry

[@mallachsteve]

​@@User-.-_007-sYup, because their track record isn't great.

[@CloeRizole]

Good member, I'm with you, on this one. 1st MK won and EFF too. Let people be honest and stop believing every thing that is said by white person and their media. I'm too ! MK member.

[@marcopeel]

But the MK is no where close to governing one of the most important countries in Africa.

[@PhumlaneAmbroseNdaba-n6o]

@@marcopeel Your believe & my belief are far apart.

[@YouWell2]

EFF has peaked, they will not surpass their past numbers. Neither will MK. Any growth for either party would've come from disgruntled ANC members...who are now most likely to form their own splinter should they depart from khongolse, in pursuit of parliamentary seats. the new age if coalitions breeds the formation of several small parties, with now real prospects for great numbers.

[@thabisoxakata1389]

Are you sure?

[@NokutendaNcube-t2i]

Say that's your hope. Even if you are the best analyst in politics you should know you can never use word "never" if you dont pull the plug yourself. Leadership is a position some people are born for. Who ever thought ANC can drop to 39% in our lifetime?

[@User-.-_007-s]

Mkp will destroy eff zuma still angry at malema for spearheading zuma must go campaign

[@Adjudicator246]

​@@User-.-_007-sIt is evident that you believe Zuma's and Malema's intellects are as low as yours. You think their analysis and response to the situation are as weak as yours, leading you to your absurd conclusion.

[@YouWell2]

@@NokutendaNcube-t2i on the contrary... I was actually hoping EFF would hit the 25% mark, at least. I respect what Julius and Floyd have achieved and believe the young and black people of this country deserve an opportunity to prove themselves in leadership. It is time we trust and believe in ourselves, beyond the cold shadow of the ANC. You may not like my views, but don't mistake them for ill-wishes. Thank you.

[@mzansiwhatshappening8015]

I beg to differ Mhlekazi, i think it’s good moving forward to stick by their guns which will help them to gain trust from voters. Flip flopping is costing, EFF knows better. MK will have elective conference and have stable leadership respectively. The GNUs are in trouble as they have very little time which 5 to achieve anything with squabbles on the horizon. Only time to tell.

[@nolubabalosonti8640]

Interesting point about Judge Hlophe. I knew having him as their leader in parliament will be valuable I just didn’t think about it from that perspective. Why do I feel like MK will a much more effective opposition .

[@vdotme]

The DANC will not be as celebratory as their fans on Twitter. EFF & MK were fighting for the same voters both with wild moments in the past term. If they cleaned their act up, there is room for growth. More even if they do a non compete agreement and divide target areas amongst them. Make it a formal coalition and this amplifies. The left behind who didn't vote will mever vote DANC. Mobilise them to participate successfully and you've got a very large minority if not knocking on the doors of majority. Zuma should come to terms with the toxicity in his name and brand (family included) & work behind the scenes and JuJu does his thing on important issues. We already know there are colonial mindsets, if you can't do anything about them leave them and focus on things that produce immediate results even if only in the mindset & confidence of Pan Africanism. They need people like Dr Sizwe in the backroom thinking up ideas or at least be a sounding board for their own.

[@khanyingosi9229]

Absolutely 💯👏

[@Jamie-cz2xu]

I think its a very arrogant perspective to think that you know how this government will govern. The DA has made compromises and risks to govern, the ANC has made compromises and risks to govern. We have never seen the government like this, whether its good or bad only time will tell. Stop acting like you can predict the future and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

[@carlruppert7324]

Well I'm gonna keep watching his videos, so 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marabunya]

There is nothing wrong with giving an analysis for a political situation that involves you. You can simply avoid watching the segment and disappear than demanding that said segment be stopped. We are here to listen and critique, not to censor.

[@starking26]

Can anyone name one municipality that the EFF governed effectively?

[@SeanNannan]

These opposition parties are not capable of doing anything for the people of South Africa.They hearts are filled with hatred

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

Lier their heart are full of love for SA

[@Mimi-zk8rq]

"Hatred"? Oh stop. You like many are missing the bigger picture then.

[@leroytheconvoy713]

@@Mimi-zk8rq You are insane if you don't agree, a political party calling for murder of an entire race should never even be allowed to run. There is no bigger picture after you say dumb shit like that.

[@MasoLuthuliMhla]

Next time think before you write ✍️ "Their not They"

[@obakengsethaiso8083]

Ur bitter..is everything well at home??

[@AltRock0827]

That was the rudest gulp of tea Ive ever heard. On line etiquette 101, mute your mic dude!

[@benjaminnivison5229]

I never understand why it is so difficult for you to admit that the EFF and Mk parties policies are terrible for this country, and the fact that MK is lead by one of the most corrupt politicians in Jacob Zuma. You have a big following yet cannot use your education to actually educate people. What could these parties really offer South Africa.

[@bandilemoet9404]

What is it tgat the Da can do for a black child?

[@sekabamaake9513]

Sizwe, if we feel that EFF & MK are isolated, it is wrong perception. Why? If the EFF & MK joint there so called "GNU" then who will be the opposition. What will happen if there's no opposition especially in this country where corruption is rampant.

[@rev.valeriehamann4049]

Its very simple to understand, they are not wanted

[@vuyisa5992]

minister of correctional services, perfact, same party should have had minister of police,

[@colinganda6351]

Fair Analysis...not excellent but fair.

[@makhuvelelazarus2345]

Not excellent indeed 😉

[@inathiraphoto4238]

Aye ye

[@PaulosMahlangu-ww7uf]

They thought they are clever, yet they are stupid. The train left them wait

[@ThabisilePhora-fm6tr]

They are actually clever.You are the one who is foolish. At least they are not traitors.

[@manayesh]

You're short sighted. They'll steal more votes from the anc by accusing of collaborating with white supremacists.

[@luyandaG47]

​@@ThabisilePhora-fm6trlol

[@ntuthukozikhali7384]

We are still behind MK and EFF

[@dumisiledummy2508]

Guys You must know Politics You can't be on one side all Parties ..We need to have parties who come in to the Parliament with Questions and complaints if all of them is on One side .Who's going to be brave to protect the needs of poor people

[@Kaytlin_]

The only thing I know for sure is that the doctor would prefer a future without the DA 😅

[@kamps492]

Only Time will tell

[@tshepomoletsane9764]

Time Will Tell.......

[@ntuthukozikhali7384]

Soon

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

You are wise we must not follow blindly

[@SB-759]

We are really blessed to get two videos

[@SiphesihleSiphesihle-x8u]

Mk party will become irrelevant once president Zuma becomes incapacitated as his age progresses. People love and know Jacob Zuma.

[@nthabisengmatsetela8881]

When MKP become irrelevant then then voters can go back to EFF 😅

[@fanamlawuli6761]

@@nthabisengmatsetela8881 Not at all, Mk has a very strong base in KZN that has taken a life of its own, it will survive long after uBaba Msholozi, Mk has a name has a history and has many black families who surved under the MK. We are more of a tribal socialist part, of which we are not ashamed of it.

[@sharingfamspace3156]

@@nthabisengmatsetela8881unfortunately EFF won’t garner vote from MK people don’t like the arrogancy of Malema.

[@User-.-_007-s]

​@@nthabisengmatsetela8881why will mkp people vote for malema when he led campaign against zuma must go the old man didn't forget

[@vicmabiya5884]

@@User-.-_007-s There are no permanent enemies in politics. The DA once said they will never work with the ANC.

[@nontuthuzelombo1923]

Leave it to them they know what they are doing.It would be a banana parliament without opposition.

[@siphotheguy1870]

I like bananas...... with ice cream

[@nontuthuzelombo1923]

Grevy train

[@kholekamkhethi4293]

😅

[@mogamatyusufmartin9171]

There will still be an opposition all those who didn't make it in the 'GNU' they all form party of the opposition/ decided not to join it .

[@andreolivier9208]

These two are YOUR IDOLS Sizwe! Your impartiality screams to the heavens!

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

Yes...he could have succeeded in life...great potential...but are wasting it on stupid hooligan eff.. ...

[@SeanNannan]

The Elections is over, the cabinet is finalized,I really can't understand why you have to continue harping on the EFF and the MK party.Your opinion is not of any value.So please stop trying to fool people, you acting like you know too much

[@kgothatsok4205]

You are being silly, EFF and MK are still part of parliament. U now talking as if they mean nothing,they represent a certain number of people

[@yvonnememela918]

Then don't watch. It is that simple. If you think it's over, you're the one deceiving people. This is the beginning of something that will change South Africa forever. The majority of South Africans do not support this circus.

[@Cper2000]

we are happy for EFF and MKP they can have a private party....South Africa is moving forwaaaaaaaard and we will use some of their policies, so there'll be no use for them come next elections.

[@freddymakwakwa3233]

What is more interesting that anc will no gonna be the same and it's their downfall because as we speak now there's letters going up and down within. I encourage MKP and eff to be tougher than before, so that most SA's can be more educated and learn. Ramaphosa will never finish this 5yrs as a president. What I hope for is for us as SA's to be more vigilant with what deep state can do or what are planning.

[@Mastermaestro1297]

EFF & MKP isolated themselves. Let’s be real here. MKP was formed for JZ to blackmail the ANC because of his legal issues. We will see how long MKP lasts, if the most recent by-elections are an indication, it doesn’t look good for them. JZ if he is as innocent as he claims, he should be happy to go to court in front of the judge and prove his innocence. He has taken advantage of the legal system all these years. if judgements goes against his wishes we have the worst constitution in the world, if he wins he is the masterclass, and we have the best constitution. Really !!!!

[@Qhawe_Jameson.]

DA categorically stated that they will do everything in their power to keep MK and EFF out of government, ANC had a choice and they chose the DA.

[@motheofoundation2729]

Never ever speak about SA politics... you have literally made a comment that shows your ignorance for the situation on the ground... The DA made it clear that they don't want the EFF and MK in power

[@thabani1377]

MK party will grow in numbers when the debate starts in parliament. DA has shown that they care for themselves not the people of SA mostly the Africans.

[@khanyingosi9229]

Absolutely 💯 agreed, say it louder 👏

[@ntsokolomemani3874]

You are in denial about the EFF. It was not hurt by MK. Even if there was no MK the majority of us MK voters would have never voted for EFF because of its border and foreigners issue coupled with the insults of Malema on us South Africans

[@User-.-_007-s]

Zuma will finish eff malema was frontrunner in parliament in zuma must go campaign zulus dont forget

[@vut_zarco]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1460">24:20</a> no Sizwe you have it backwards as usual. A functioning govt is one of coherent strategy and implementation without ministers discussing which cadres are up next to eat at the trough. As long as you have eyes on these machinations and have accountable governance without stealing the rest i.e service delivery, economic well-being created by the private sector through an enabling local govt - will follow. That's why it's great to see the DA there to implement their tried and tested plans.

[@giliamverster2004]

We are really blessed to get two videos with great perspectives and insights.

[@angelabaxter6298]

I don't think that the MK party will be able to grow voter support in all the provinces.

[@Khulumokudalangikwazi1976]

They don't have to, if all Zulus were to vote as one block they could beat DA hands down

[@LeschLouw]

They 😮😮 want to dostr our country 😮😮😮😮

[@Nothingbutthetruth6693]

Who EFF and MkP? If so you are ignorant of the South African history 1913 the was a land act was that reversed if yes then yah they want to destroy but if no then know well that the white supremacy is the one destroying got it?

[@rudolfbotha6909]

It's a pitty that you introduce yourself as Dr everytime, God 😢I'm am a plumber and you can't survive without me .

[@rudolfbotha6909]

Agree

[@johndias1439]

EFF AND MK PARTY WILL ARISE...GNU is crippled already. Too many moving parts... futile ground for grand critique... 😅

[@musandasikhwivhilu]

Barking at the moving bullet 🚅 train 😂😂😂

[@Sel9547]

This is the beginning of the end of them both.

[@siyabongakoyo238]

Hi Sizwe my man, I'm happy for this episode well let me dive in, firstly I think the big problem for this opposition block will be Andile Mngxithama, the guy still hates the EFF with passion, recently Andile had a podcast where he bashed the EFF left right and centre especially Julius Malema and for me the sooner Andile stops that and find a way to work with the EFF the better, after all the party the praised the most ( PAC ) is now part of the governing pact. Either than that I think these two parties will work well together. I still have to hear the policies and ideologies of the MKP though bcz except for the hatred of Ramadollar I still wanna know what does MKP stand for. I know that there is too much love and respect between Dr Hlophe and EFF. Well how do they make their presence felt ...well they need to use the parliament constructively, use their ideological superiority to argue every issue raised in parliament, they also need to play at the feelings of those ANC members who are not really happy with how things have turned up as far as this GNU is concerned. They know the ANC conferences resolutions they need to speak on those. Outside parliament they need to hold marches against unemployment, marches on free education, cost of living, landlessnes, inequality economic freedom, industrialisation etc etc, they need to have rallies, they can do these collectively and sometimes individually as these parties. They need to point out failures of this "GNU" and as well tell the nation what are the alternatives... they need to tell the country what are their election manifestos as early as 4 years before 2029 elections and do so regularly until 2029 of course. The PAC, UDM, GOOD and to an extent PA will be non existent come 2029 because their leaders will be busy with their cabinet portfolios and to some extent implementing ANC policies. As for the ANC the question there is what is their succession plan ? Ramaphosa took them from. 57% to 40% ... now who in their ranks will take them from 40 to 51 ? Well I don't know and I'm sure they too do know. As for the MKP these guys need to formulate their leadership structure as a matter of urgency. As for the DA well those ones have for a long time reached their ceiling they are and will always be a +-20% party.

[@NokuthulaVilakazi-vk5zr]

U sound sad . ..my heart bleeds for our land that has been stolen...sell outs will reap what they saw

[@gene5856]

Black South Africa MEN Raise Up and Fight Back keep Building

[@ayakhasokabo8816]

Eish but first we need jobs. You can't raise and fight on an empty stomach.

[@Zanzan8]

We need land to creat own jobs

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

Why only black men??

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

No...we want city life...working in hot sun waiting for hail to destroy crops?? Aikona...jobs are in cities.. and kfc..restaurants... night life...own business..aircon office computer jobs.. Zim?..who got the land? Grace mugabe 6 farms!!..polticians and friends and chinese got the land....millions of zim here in our cities..looking for jobs..taking our jobs.. Land did not solve the problem...

[@bonganishezi3449]

The strength of opposition will be challenged by mainstream media before GNU. GNU will enjoy positive mainstream media publicity.

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

Unbelievable..but true...he is an eff supporter!!! Why discredit yourselves?? Really...

[@mlfutwa3260]

For eff not to be in government power has apotentiaal of breaking them and loss of trust by electorate.South Africa now needs unity

[@troy1709-h5f]

Just a lot of WOKE bs!

[@TSG0195]

Thanks for this ... there is no crises with the MKP, at least. Firstly it was the ANC that sent Helicopters to go "feel" the MKP at Nkandla only to find the MKP position steadfast on the condition that Ramaphosa resigns for them to work with the ANC. The letter written by the EFF is clearly their attempt to draw Ramaphosa's head out his ass somewhat. We can conclude that Ramaphosa had concluded/decided long ago that he was better off working with the DA and nothing could have changed that. He is a weak president who's in this for his own protection we'll have to see how long this lasts. He is not the only one to blame though, the entire ANC-NEC and by extension the entire ANC is to blame. This arrangement will soon implode.

[@KennethDankers]

SMWX you are great. Why is MK and EFF still a black organisation. They do not represent SA. They will go down just like the ANC.

[@carlward8647]

Your analysis is feeble. Black people in South Africa have lost their political consciousness, because how else does one explain them voting for Zuma who gave the country to the Guptas. The ANC killed and buried the political consciousness of black SA. But the ANC and it's Nazi allies should not feel too comfortable. Just look at what's happening in Kenya. Something might just awaken the spirit of June 16, 1976 in the black youth.

[@vuyicleo5402]

Hi SMWX, out of curiosity on my part can you please indulge us your channel viewers as to why you refer to the ANC as having received 39% of the national vote in the 2024 elections when the official IEC results confirmed the final results at 40.18%, I am just curious. I have been following your work for a while and mostly align to your analysis on most issues but could not help but feel a sense of bias against the majority party namely the ANC. If indeed the official IEC results are 40.18% for the ANC what are we to conclude on your reperted assertion of 39%. Unconscious bias maybe?

[@pilgrimspath1825]

You cheated with those numbers 😂😂 Mk and EFF objectively form 25 % of the vote. But to say when you break away ANC factions then you can get an exra 5%?? Lol don't play with voting numbers like that

[@zaheeromar8689]

Study how America secured Morsi rule in Egypt. The same playback will be used to help the DA in South Africa

[@MichaelSiwela-c5w]

Government without strong oppositions cannot be held accountable. Now we have visible oppositions EFF +MKP. and we have a very secreative opposition which is DA. All this 3 parties will collapse all pillars of ANC. Remember DA formed multiparty with the reason of collapsing ANC, the objective is still the same but strategy different. Watch a see what i mean

[@musandlovu7062]

Its never a gloomy day when Dr Sizwe is in the building. Dropping intellectual gems as usual.

[@thomasprogli3372]

Why do you all act like teenagers running after a boy band instead of discussing the content.

[@mytuh4]

@@thomasprogli3372 It baffles me as well. But then again, this actually reflects the intellectual sophistication of the average South African; a simple mind indeed.

[@nazikay1340]

@@thomasprogli3372What if they teenagers in deed though….

[@ayakhasokabo8816]

​@@thomasprogli3372So appreciating a person that creates good content is now seen as you following a boy band?

[@musandlovu7062]

@@thomasprogli3372 There is time for everything. Time to be silent, listen and just imbibe and learn, time to talk. Time to be grateful and acknowledge goodness in others and all. "Discusing" the content all the time is not a sign of intellectual prowess. "Too many cooks spoil the broth..."

[@ntsokolomemani3874]

There was never internal squabbling in MK. It was only one person obviously working for Ramaphosa that tried to destabilize the party.

[@Zanzan8]

He got a Range Rover from Mr Phalaphala

[@SphamandlaKheswa-d8y]

​@@X-oc1ybno Zuma no mk

[@nomadicleopard]

​@@X-oc1ybthe party will enter the coffin with Zuma.

[@ortforshort7652]

I'm trying to figure out what the economic plan is if EFF or MK come into power. SACP Communism? That was a bad, dated idea back in 1994. It is stone age now. No communist or socialist country ever did a damn thing except fail economically ever. Russia abandoned Communism before apartheid ended in South Africa. China is Communist, but the reason their economy grew is that they turned capitalist for 15 years when the West capitalized them. Since 2013 when Xi Xinping walked back the capitalism and started trying to turn China back into a Communist country is when China's economy started severely backsliding. China is in a banking / monetary crisis at the moment. If South Africa feels like joining the Twentieth Century one of these days, it's going to have to embrace a free market capitalist economy if it wants to try to catch up to the rest of the world. The past thirty years have been an economic disaster. One of the big reasons is that the government has been torn pulling the economy in two opposite directions with the result that the economy is stuck in the mud, rudderless, no direction. The other big reasons are the rampant corruption of the ANC including it's old members that left the Party and a lack of a proper transition of the skills required to manage and run the various state agencies which have all, every single one, been a complete disaster over the past thirty years. South Africa needs a new day. I don't see EFF or MK up to the task.

[@markwinter7511]

The founding principles of MK are to do with Zumas personal battles. In the long term this is problematic. The implementation of MK policies, and EFF for that matter, would be economically catastrophic and thats something you never talk about sizwe.

[@MhluphekiDUBE]

Mkp,Eff,ATM,etc...they should push real black majority needs wisely though

[@nelidlamini8876]

The MKP can simply focus on continuing mobilization from the ground for the purpose of winning the next national election. The Ramaphosa ANC is very likely to implode without any opposition party baby-sitting the ANC; the coalition with DA in the so-called GNU, is a train smash waiting to happen. Umkhonto can have a presence in parliament just to watch out for opportunities to wedge into for purposes of developing its strategy to be strong on ground and build a trajectory into both the immediate and remote future. Then when they table their manifesto it will display serious well thought out and implementable strategic intentions to sort out the tragic plight of true owners of our country with, tangible benefits, immediate and long-term. Our people especially the youth have waited long enough for service delivery not just fancy government theatrics. Government without service delivery for all citizens is not only a travesty of democracy but also a theft out of the public purse. Unfortunately a lot of our people, including the so-called learned graduates who bend our ears with their babble in broken complicated English in the name of democracy, while they display their ignorance in public. I wonder why they are shy of simply speaking in our precious poetic Zulu; it's not a shame to do so, after all their audience is African people. Our people must get to know the meaning of the word democracy - that democracy means rule by the people, and this means inclusion of the poo who happen to be the majority in this country - power of government rests in the hands of the people. Hence any manifesto, policy,gov. undertaking and/or law should never be finalized without consultation with the poor, that is, people in townships and rural areas. South Africa has an oligopolic governance imposed via an oligarchy - rule by a few, for the benefit of the rich (business/ the markets). Our president's swift decision to partner with the DA et al without consultation with the ANC membership but with accolades from past MPs is a perfect example of an oligarchy. The not so unwilling DA compliance which is famous for being funded and driven by the WMC compliance and promptly dropping the Phalaphala issue on the other hand is the example of an oligopoly driven governance. Please take it from a one year shy of 80year old gogo, MKP needs to go out of its way to reach out to the people in every corner of Mzansi to not only mobilize for votes but also to teach our people their rights and responsibilities as well as to build effective communication strategies down to the deep rural areas - this is how the Afrikaners (Nationalists) won government from the British government.

[@nyikomathabela]

President Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa....😂😂😂😂 We are taking note of these views. But at the end of the day you also are entitled to your own views.

[@edwardshoniwa2672]

Good analysis. I feel though that you did not look at the two leaders characters and style - Jacob Zuma and Julius' Malema. Also the MK threat that up to now we are not sure of who is who? Deputy President, we have seen many taking up spokesperson roles. Lastly this disgruntled composition of MK with Mkwebane, Hlope, Jacob himself etc is a threat in itself.,

[@pilgrimspath1825]

Yeah, but GNU is new, they need to form policy first. You can't put the wagon before the horse. Time to develop good legal policy is very necessary.

[@brevardporter8465]

"ALL" Black South African political parties should hold a National Convention Unite into one political party with one platform and one voice.

[@NOMENDANA1]

There is a superior logic at play. It was the DA who coined ‘Doomsday coalition’…and said it is prepared to do anything to avert that coalition. So the DA is prepared to be used in any way for as long as it holds back the doomsday coalition. If I am ANC strategist the position with regards DA is that it gets nothing, no cabinet position for DA, no ministerial position for DA, no deputies for DA…nothing. The ANC must take back all it gave the DA.

[@Nkosiyabantu_]

Every1 is saying once Zuma is dead. What about hellen as well? When will she die? When is Ramaphosa dead? Speaking as if you God himself maybe your death will come 1st before Zuma’s life comes to an end it’s not about age to live in this world.

[@nkosinathitonyhlatshwayo3110]

I think the EFF is the biggest loser, they wanted to be part of the GNU, with their ego of leader Malena, they wanted to remove the DA who are the hosts in the GNU arena. For MK, my wish is thatvJacob Zuma remains unseen. His selected members are more capable of bringing a strong opposition to the GNU. They also need to put aside their anger against Ramaphosa and focus on the greater course.

[@kabelolekoma3595]

Imagine Eff made Zuma's life a living hell... If they can put aside their differences and work together at least they'll keep some things in check... But less noise more constructive debates tuuu

[@miel1074]

I don’t know what will happen…but I DO know that the thumbnail of Jacob Zuma makes him look like an angry bullfrog 🤣🤣🤣

[@marabunya]

It will serve the EFF and MK Party much better to stay out of the GNU than it will benefit them to be involved. If the lived conditions of people on the ground remain more or less the same for the next five years then those two supposedly "sidelined" parties have both the ammunition to use against those parties who were in government as well as being free of blame from any backlash from the still disgrutled masses. The DA with the help of Capital used propaganda to deadly effect when they branded any potential ANC coalition with the EFF and MK Party as the end of the country in addition to styling those parties as "anti-Constitutionalists" and if the same two parties do not learn to develop and apply their own forms of anti-GNU propaganda they will stall and never grow again. Their only disadvantage compared to the DA will probably always be that they don't have mainstream media in their corner.

[@SibeiCaswell]

They wanted a person who can baby seat them. Having their demands. Eff wanted finance while Mk wanted Ramaphosa out and choose their own, those who worked in Zuma' s government want to go back in government via mk. Meaning that mk will end up having more than 90% of angry leadership who will spend all their energy on revenge.

[@kymjohnthorburn6044]

Your channel has professional presentation attributes and I enjoy watching and listening to your presentation. As a viewer, of many you-tube channels, one of the staying features is the balancing of the microphone. Your voice is well produced for the given balance, but, it would be greater if you could get your technical people to balance the microphone so that human sounds are filtered out: this has got to do with where the microphone is place, and how sensitive it is to sound. The current placement of the microphone, is too close to your throat and the downward draught movement of your breath, it picks up and broadcasts all breathing, swallowing and breathing activities, which, distract the listener. It is a small thing to adjust, and I, for one, would appreciate an adjustment. As these sounds distract my attention from your excellent content. I apologise, I am not criticising, but adding value to your, already good production. I anticipate, as viewer, you may take into consideration the effect of sound on your listeners, to heart. In production, it is also advisable not to take any liquids, or seen to be doing so, for example, one does not encounter the beverage taking in traditional productions, or in the theatre - imagine Hamlet stopping to take a sip of cool-aid just before the To Be or Not to Be speech. A tip, is to reduce your intake before, suck a peppermint before, and yes, I know, saliva is produced from nervousness. You may reduce it, try, with a little salt in an egg cup of luke warm water, rinse a couple of times, and do some breathing exercises, all to reduce nervous tensions before apearing. I do though, irrespectively, enjoy your show emmensly. You may ask, who am I to say so. Well I am trained in voice production, theatre and broadcast recordings. Thank you, your channel is a page turn in South African media.

[@fundisiweluciacebekhulu1459]

Mkp and EFF listen to Sizwe , be strong and position yourself and be a strong opposition party Be proffesional and be aware that these people use courts to attach you Dont worry about this coalisions. DA is not for coalision, is planning to the country from us. ANC is fast asleep😂😂

[@willynelson8750]

Maybe we should setup South Africa like the states where each province decides how to govern. KZN clearly wants a more traditionalist approach, while the WC wants more modern economic policies. Give the people options to live where they most comfortable

[@thamimasuku3443]

Just on realising that this coalition is held together by Ramaphosa, is there a possibility of changing the constitution for a 3rd or more terms to extend it’s longevity? What about moving municipal elections to 2029 to avoid further electoral embarrassment of Ramaphosa? l think these two scenarios may possibly take place in the next 2 years.

[@billyrajoo8076]

Parties must be light minded snd not finger pointing .Yhats the only way our country can move forward .U cannot be aggressive dictating bulleying and racism running our beautiful country.After all we the tax payers are paying them the salareis .We dont need tat bla.. bla. bla all the time😮😮😮

[@Bhulingwe]

I am patiently waiting for Devil Alliance and its makoti ANC to blame state capture when they both dismally fail to implement their opposing policies😂. Anti cadre deployment DA just sent a matriculant jon to occupy a Ministrial position.

[@affiliatesssw6940]

The politics of this country will never be the same again, expect the parliament to be robust...we can't wait for parliament to start...as always your analysis are not biased....we are honoured to have someone of your calibre....

[@samukelisiwendlovu3286]

Ramaphosa consolidated his power in such a way that NEC became toothless and anc supporters ended up not knowing what are they voting for… power of Stellenbosch money

[@sibusisonkosi3469]

Morning Dr Sizwe may you please assist me with contact details for Adv Mpofu. I need his urgent assistance