Aubrey Matshiqi (Part 1): South Africa unrest | Jacob Zuma | Public Discourse 

One of 4 favorite political analyst, the only analysts that could predict the happenings of the Natal with precision. Thanks Mr. Mpofu for this interview

Thank you SMWX. Thokoza Gogo. Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, Prof Sipho Seepe and Tata Moeletsi Mbeki are the only Realest Political Analysts I listen to.

Thank you Dr Mpofu and gogo Matshiqi for the excellent discussion. My view is that the little man and the great one among us needs to subject himself to the processes of the law when it is found that he has a case to answer to. Some of us are fortunate that they can afford the best legal minds in the land to help them state their case. There is no good reason to be wiggling to free themselves from the process. This makes the resort to violence unjustifiable. I think justice without mercy is a poor form of justice and I think our justice system is willing and capable of showing compassion. Trouble is when people want things to be done only in their own way.

I've been waiting to hear Gogo's views since he predicted the chaos

The old man always shares sound and logical analysis of political events within the country, big up GOGO

Your channel is refreshingly honest.

I am battling with the many truths that exist in one sitting. Can’t wait for the second part.

I love me some Gogo! He’s so wise and spiritual. 🇺🇸

Very mature and on point analysis. Well thought and conveyed in a way that leaves room for further exploration. This is the only senior I know that is able to analyse issues with a spiritual twist. He must have ears everywhere.

Sobering thought. Thank you Doctor and gogo for showcasing the negative cracks of our society. Please keep up the good work.

Hauntology... imagination is captured... options are snuffed in the crib.. not just in SA but in Africa as a whole. Dreaming used to be open to whatever was dreamed up. Now its confined to what others have dreamed before you and no broader, no further. Thank you for this timely reminder from an elder on the landmass that has been tagged as Africa. We are one. Appreciating your work from Zambia.

One is very appreciative of these moments with Gogo Aubrey, not because of the discussion of truths one finds pleasant. Rather mainly because of the equipping he receives as a thinker, as opposed to being a recipient of an intellect he cannot even grasp. Never cease holding our hands on this March of thinking Sizwe.

Thanx for inviting Gogo again, so much knowledge. He spoke about the three storms are coming indeed. He prophecy about this, People thought his crazy.

I hope politicians at parties such as the ENCA are watching and taking note of how political analysis should be done. SMWX: A rare example of content enlightening the youth!

Thank you! I had been searching for his views following exceptional analysis last week.

I know I can give countless praise to Gogo and his ability to give an amazing insight as far as political analysis are concerned, and that is a given... But, I want to specifically APPLAUD you for being brave enough to come forward and strip yourself naked when you put yourself right at the center of language quagmire. It's people like you Sizwe, who, within debates and advanced discussions are able to be honest enough and expose themselves in ways least expected. I must say, in these few years that I have watching SMWX on RU-vid, I have witnessed your growth, not only as a channel but also your intellectual growth as far as perspective and analysis are concerned. Respect mfana' ka-Mpofu, RESPECT!

My most respected political analyst in South Africa who speaks his mind without being influenced by those one who want to pocket all political analysts. Thumbs up Gogo Aubrey and good job Sizwe.

Gogo Matshiqi Lesedi, Kganya!! 🙏🏾 This man unlike the rest looks past the narrative that is being peddled in the media and atleast tries to have us reflect on how and why we are here, hence I always enjoy listening to him! Thanks Sizwe for this conversation.

The media has made us believe that Zuma is our one and ONLY problem and there is no room for alternative views. My fear is that the status quo will remain in this country and black people will never have economic power. This is a missed opportunity to address the socio economic ills in our communities instead we are protecting capitalism and failing to hold the current government accountable.

@Aubrey Matshiqi giving an incisive, philosophical analysis here- Great talk

Refreshing to hear an alternative view on the unrest in Mzansi. Refreshing to hear an actual discussion that goes beyond name-calling and the narrative our media continues to push. Great discussion! cant wait for part 2.

I've been waiting for this discussion because I knew it would be sober and unbias. Thanks to you Sizwe and Mr Mashiqi for this discussion. I can't wait for part 2

Loved this conversation. So refreshing from what the media is currently offering.

Aubrey Matshiqi is a national treasure. He's the Oracle

Thank you Dr. Sizwe for bringing Gogo at such a time as this, when clarity is needed at these unclear situation we're finding ourselves. I'll reserve my input for after part two.

I was impatiently waiting for this. Always a new organic perspective 💪🏽.

I wish more of ANC leaders and other political parties including journalists take time to listen to Gogo Aubrey. Great man indeed who inspires transformation of a caged mindset

Gogo, thank you for your perspective on what is happening to our National discourse. Sizwe, thanks for your channel.

Been waiting for this.I kept checking all week long. I hope I’ll enjoy and learn.

I am way young then Aubrey and from engineering background but self taught into world politics and history. He always arrives in the same conclusion as mine if not equivalent.

One of the honest and fair people i have ever come across. a good person to listen too, we are learning a lot from him.

One of my favourite together with polit. analyst M Mbeki, we adore u..

This when we really here the truth thank you sir for this channel. Through thi interview i got to a space of critical reflection, thank Dr. Sizwe

I'm frustrated with our country, the social ills we started experiencing Post 1994 are self-inflicted. Leadership became okay with greed, inequality and they pushed it through the lack of rebuilding good habitable communities for black people, forming selfish alliances between school and labor unions, lacking the vision to create tangible changes for land ownership. What kind of democracy is this where a majority of its citizens go hungry, unemployed, lacking another source of income faced with a bleak future? We need new leadership with a pragmatic vision. UGogo is correct, SA is running with a single story, forgetting the many social ills that led to the ugly actions that took place in the country in the passed few days.

Been waiting for this analysis 🤞🏽 ... scary times... Thank you Dr for enlightening us

Sizwe first of all I'm a great admirer of your interviews and of your father too, you are right the country is obsessed with the sins of the Zuma tenure up to the point where they fail to see sins that are currently taking place. I was listening to the DG of JZ's presidency and believe me it made me rethink some of the things that happened during the Zuma tenure. I'm not pro Zuma but that doesn't make me a Cyril person either in fact I think Ramaphosa when it comes to being a president material in an African country he is worse than Zuma the only difference is that he is more educated than Zuma is. Anyway keep up the good work Young blood.

Sizwe niyangikhalisa as a young working native..Keep up the great work Mpofu..This is pure and unfiltered with no Agendas..Asibonge kuGogo...Ayeyeye.

Wow you don't know how much and for many years I've been craving honesty like this! I personally think the constitution needs changing so does the political framework and subsequently the Electoral act.Lastly the non existence of black civil society movements is one where I feel black people need to take blame as much as I think much of the apportionment of blame goes to the government for the former 3. I can't wait for part 2!Thokozani 🙏🏾

About time!!! @sizwe

I've been so angry at what is happening around us, and this just gave me the words. It's the fact that what is happening is not an event, it's an entire timeline that has made the perfect breeding ground for this. I live in Tembisa and my goodness if I could scream "Emang pele" at the top of my lungs and be heard 😭. My biggest fear is the effects. It breaks my heart really. Thank you for affirming that I'm not crazy.

Completely enjoyed this discussion, I am impatiently waiting for part two! I relate to the sentiments you shared about the state of the “looters”. I was uncomfortable with the lack of empathy for the dire economic situation of the protesters live. I don’t think the more privileged side of society do not realise how poor our poor is hence it’s so easy to use harsh words like “rowdy” “barbaric” etc Poverty is humiliating and I don’t see why that doesn’t become part of the bigger conversation of what happened over the past few days instead of just the looting. I remembered Jamil’s F. Khan’s words about middle classness being an illusion, that if one wrong move will send you tumbling back at the bottom again then is it really existent? And so I noticed this fear of “the one wrong move” at play among this class of people during discourse. On the last part, I can only imagine how frustrating it is be misconstrued or even dismissed purely because your father is Adv. Mpofu. Because you have a lot going for yourself and achieved so much, as well as are within your own right to have an opinion on political matters, I believe it is unfair to constantly be reduced to just “Dali Mpofu’s son”. It’s the assumption that because you are his son you automatically share the same politics I find off putting…and even if you do (that’s besides the point) I don’t think it should be accompanied with so much bullying and scrutiny! I saw Wenzile Madonsela go through a similar kind of bullying as well!

liked before even the video started cause uGogo gives me dopamine hits.

I have no words, no words at all to salute this kind of view at a time when a thoughtless view is dominant. Only a few people can think logically and thoughtfully debate such issues without having a bias to who they hate or love. Not to mention, it took years of compounded bad events such as having a pass rate of 30% implemented to create illogical thoughtfulness to the benefit of the implementers, only to have that implementation turn on them. SA is always on the verge of something like this, all thats needed is a TRIGGER, in this case its Former Pres. Zuma, because people have alot of thoughts and anger that they want to express as a result of not being heard. The very same case is happening now when Leaders are not listening to the people but think the people are mindless beings.

Well this is interesting, how good to hear such thoughtful analysis of such a complex situation.

Thank you for getting hold of the best of the best 👌

I like even before viewing coz Gogo and SMX never goes wrong

You captured the issue of the danger of a single story very well. We are also unable to deep with this in public discourse because we do not want to accept that multiple and even contradictory things can be true at the same time.

Fruitful conversation as always.

Thank you Sizwe, Gogo's analysis are always fascinating. Please also invite Xolani Dube sometimes

Thoroughly enjoyed this ❤️❤️

Thanks Sizwe Thanks Gogo Obrey salute

Ohh man this is dope. SMWX thank you brother.

If they can do such to President Zuma as a high profile individual. Imagine what they can do to you and me. Jailed without a trial. People wake up.

Thokoza Gogo and thank you Dr Mpofu-Walsh as well. Healthy dialogue.

Sizwe pls post part 2, dont leave us hanging...

Kunini ndiyilindele le episode 😭 why did you leave us at a cliffhanger tho? I appreciate Gogo's sentiments about the dangers of the single story to such a complex issue at hand. Enkosi and I cant wait for the next upload.

First, thanks for a reminder about the different sides to this story. I was thinking about the same thing. Second, it is disappointing that our media falls to the ditch of lacking critical scrutiny. Third, I was unsettled by the comment about who should face the mighty side of the law. I wish gogo expanded on that. Last, it's interesting that you discussed the exclusion from a dialogue because of language, yet I had to listen attentively and thoughtfully because the language and level of engagement was deep. Overall, thanks baba.

Premium Gogo. He spoke of the perfect storm. Premium analysis. Gogo should write a book about something.

Constructive conversation, thanks Bhut’ Sizwe and Gogo🙏😊👏🏽

I feel your pain Dr Mpofu but at least we can see what is happening and our minds are not confused. I guess it comes with having public influence. stay strong

Gogo has confirmed it, Zuma is on the right side of history , Thokoza

This interview hits hard...I agree with that statement from Marx "privilege blinds us from reality..." thanks for this interview Sizwe keep up the good work and keep on criticizing Ramaphosa's authoritarian rule backed by our biased media!

4 minutes in...yes even if you call on the radio you really cannot express yourself because the presenters are already correcting you of what your opinion on a subject should be.

The national key point 👌

Gogo as usual 😊😊😊👏👏👏👏

The only man with correct analysis. Correct to foresee the catastrophe of Zuma arrest.

The storms have converged and become 1 big storm as Gogo foresaw.

Indeed, these are all stories. One expects their story to dominate others' stories.

You'll never be more internally conflicted as an "educated" black in South Africa. You're torn between your academic self (a European/foreign indoctrination according to most and being seen as "civilized" by whites ) versus the collective black experience (knowing what poverty is)...The statement "One is implicated in the discomfort of others through one's own comfort/privilege". really hits home. South Africa is too complicated.

SMWX University of knowledge...we are being lectured here 👏👏

Thank you Sizwe for this insightful engagement between yourself and ntate Aubrey. It is always such a treat. Have you considered inviting Julius Malema to SMWX? Please do, if possible.

Imagine what would be the impact of prescribing this content in South African Schools.

Ubaba is not your ordinary analyst. The privileged find comfort in their blindness. He's very deep.

Thank you for an insightful interview. Why are we so scared of having a conversation about the alternative future of South Africa? Nobody wants to touch that subject in the media space. Right now our future is decided by the few hundred delegates at a political party's conference, and the whole country is dragged into the politics of that party. This is not how I want to live. We have to start having conversations about the alternative future now

About time

I have to disagree in reference to former President. I believe that had it been any ordinary citizen he would have received harsher penalties or treatment. He was treated with a soft hand, even the excuses he gave for Zondo to recuse himself were dripping with arrogance. He was treated with the "English" privileges' that uGogo speaks off. I can accept the argument that they could have given him a lighter sentencing but not that he should not have been sentenced as being contempt of is given to one showing disobedience to that court. Which if we are honest, Jacob Zuma certainly was.

Powerful closing. P2 ASAP please.

Kunini Sizwe ndiyilindile le ncoko yakho nomhlonitshwa uGogo Matshiqi he is one of the few truth tellers in the whole country.

Sure dr Msitwane, thokoza Gogo, I know you guys will make sense of all

A true man of wisdom

Great insights, thank you sir

I just hope the rest of the country votes this government out like we have been doing in western cape!

I have been waiting for this. When is the membership being launched for the channel.

Just listened to the Schools of Wisdom and Overstanding.

Sound conversations... Thank Dr.

UGogo is a Zuma sympathizer which is understandable because even Bablo Escabor was loved and adored many

No Dr Sizwe why end the engagement just like that? When is the next part coming out?

Learned to listen to other voices when there is a dominant narrative overpowering others, the dangers of a single story 😔

Have been everywhere thinking i might have missed Gogos analysis on the unrest. Gogo literally saw a perfect storm Coming. I mean literally saw it.

Hi Sizwe, love your show man! Can't wait for part 2. On a different note could you please have an audience with a white and/ colored guest just to find out their views as I strongly feel that they are blinded by ignorance or lack of sympathy. To them, this whole thing is about Zuma, criminality and black people losing their minds and not knowing what they're doing. I had a big debate with colleagues, I even replied in saying: "Anyone is bound to lose their minds, resort to crime or a rebellion when facing poverty and oppression. Even your own dog could end up eating you one day if you don't feed it and give it attention.". I mostly work with afrikaans people in Stellenbosch. I strongly feel that white people don't understand the magnitude of the damages their ancestors caused to our black nation (after our ancestors welcomed them and shared their food and lands with them). Sad thing is that the government is not doing much in this regard, even the school syllabus undermines this. BTW, I listened your mom's interview on Morning Live and she gets it. I'm certain that many of our problems would be solved if this issue is addressed and the land question would not even be a question.

Make it an hour. Gogo is a slow and deliberate talker, so he needs more time

I just listened to this conversation I liked it. But as a person who never liked Zuma, I think I've not really looked deep at the flaws of Current President and there many even as many as Zuma's blunders. I think I'm biased towards Zuma. The Problem with us South Africans now, Today 20/07/2021 is The rule of African National Congress .

Spread the fire, fam🔥🔥.

I hardly comment on RU-vid vids bt wow what a sober interview

Is this a part 1, with part 2 coming? It just ended abruptly Sizwe

When two elephants fight the grass suffers. Cyril VS Zuma-Ace-Carl factions caused a national crisis

Hi Dr. this has been coming for a long time I remember Mr Vavi before he was fired from COSATU talking about this referring to a lot of young people who are unemployed and failed economic plan that has not helped the poor and the black people we have a lot of well educated black people who are jobless let alone those who don't have even matric, this is the story of many stories

Whatever side of the story you're in, this video challenges your perspective. Thank you Sizwe and Gogo for this slap of reality

What a wise man

God protect gogo ✊💯🙏