Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00. Supporting Sizwe on the breakfast show are Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and Mfundo Mabalane.
#FirstThingsFirst - Effectiveness of labour unions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and SACP General Secretary Blade Nzimande addressed a Workers Day rally in Durban yesterday. Mashatile highlighted that South African workers continue to face pressing challenges such as youth unemployment, wage inequality, and skills shortages. The team and listeners discussed the effectiveness of labour unions in representing…
#SingItBack - 30 April 25
Today's theme is songs Written or Co-Written by Keri Hilson
Productivity on public holidays
Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka have elected to not come to work this coming Friday, even though it's a working day, because of the nature of how this week is structured with public holidays. The team discussed South African public holidays and whether we have too many of them. Moreover,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mystery surrounding death of Constables
The police are pinning their hopes on finding the white VW Polo that the three constables were driving to solve the mystery surrounding their deaths. The puzzling disappearance of constables Linda Cebekhulu, Boipelo Senoge and Keamogetswe Buys, which had gripped the nation for the past few days, reached a tragic…
#SingItBack - 29 April 2025
Today's theme is artists who can Sing and Rap
City Power will not pay for stolen cables
City Power has warned Johannesburg residents of a surge in theft of a specific type of cable. Multiple households have reported outages in their streets, only to find a piece of essential infrastructure had been stolen from outside their properties. According to City Power’s supply policy, the service cable on…
#FirstThingsFirst - Motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa?
Yesterday, EFF leader Julius Malema addressed a press conference after the VAT hike was reversed and set aside by the Western Cape High Court. During his address, Malema warned that if the ANC continues to behave the way it is, South Africa will have a white president. He spoke about…
#SingItBack - 25 April 2025
Michael Jacksons Greatest Hits
Business Update - Chocolate Lovers in for Higher Prices and Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa
Business Update - Chocolate Lovers in for Higher Prices and Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa Sumitra Naidoo gives us the scope of what's happening in the world of business. As Tanzania bans agricultural imports from South Africa, trade talks between the two countries reaching a complex state, with…
#Open Line - Over Priced Laptops in Mpumalanga , Ford Frustrations , Road Rage, Sizwe as Minister
It's the Friday Open Line, and listeners shared their wide ranging questions, and comments. From vehicle brand frustrations, the slippery slope of road rage, to a laptop price fraud, and even hearing if Sizwe would ever be a minister. Check out today's open line with Sizwe and Sol, with these…
#FirstThingsFirst - Racism in The Church - To What Extent is It Still experienced today?
Sizwe & the team discussed different ways that racism is still prevalent in aspects of faith and religion, from church leadership to behaviours among some congregants. Referencing the recent passing of Pope Francis, and incidences that the public have observed, the team discussed their thoughts on whether or not these…
#SingItBack - 24 April 2025
Today's theme is Artists and their Breakout Songs.
Business Update - The developments of the VAT tax increase hike reversal.
Sumitra updated the team on the developments of the VAT tax increase hike reversal, and the positive sentiments that SA consumers are likely to have because of it. Sumitra also touched on consumer inflation finally dropping to its lowest level in 5 years, and whether consumers are seeing these developments…
Locked Out: Sizwe Explores the Frustrations of Expired Licenses and Admission Rules in Residential Estates
Have you ever reached a residential estate or complex, and been refused entry just because your driver's license card or disc had expired? Sizwe chats to the team about the inconveniences that come with right of admission reserved, and the chances of having an ordinary visit ruined by the rules…
#FirstThingsFirst - VAT Hike Reversed! Who Do You Credit for This Stunning Turnaround?
Treasury announced in the early hours of this morning that the proposed VAT increase has been reversed, bringing to an end the on-going battle within the GNU over the looming increase. Various political parties had a hand in standing against the increase, and Sizwe asked listeners who they would credit…
#SingItBack - 23 April 2025
Today's theme is Tearjerkers
Business Update - Elon Musk stepping back from Washington
On Business Update, Sumitra Nydoo joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss IMF cutting SA's growth outlook to half of Treasury's Budget as Trump's tariffs bite. They also reflected on Elon Musk saying he's taking a step back from DIGE after Tesla "blowback".
Siz The World Tribal Council
Sizwe Dhlomo called a neighbour, friend and trucker live on air. And the reason? To get him to answer to an unfulfilled months-long request to remove rubble from Sizwe's yard. An opportunity was given to listeners to participate in the first ever Siz The World tribal council.
#FirstThuingsFirst - Zuma in Leaked Audio: “We cannot work with recruited enemies within the ANC”
A leaked voice note has surfaced, purportedly revealing how leader of the MK Party, Jacob Zuma, recently rejected overtures to join the GNU and the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking candidly to senior MK Party members in a closed meeting , Zuma portrayed the unity proposal as…
#SingItBack - 22 April 2025
Today's theme is songs that repeat the Same Word in the Title