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.
Is there a line the media cannot cross?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed back home in Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years, after a US judge signed off on his unexpected plea deal on Wednesday morning. Sizwe Dhlomo, Mfundo Mabalane and Mpho Maboi delve onto different aspects of this story, touching on…
#FirstThingsFirst - Questions about self-acceptance
In a scene from Bad Boys 4 movie, Marcus (Martin Lawrence) confronts Mike (Will Smith) about dying his beard. The team discussed the reasons why people dye their hair, particularly men. Moreover, they touch of self-acceptable by asking, why do so many people alter their appearance to please others? Are…
#SingItBack - 26 June 2024
Today theme is from groups to solo artists.
Business Update - Hooters to close several restaurants
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Cilo Cybin, a medical cannabis business, listing on the JSE. They also discussed American restaurant chain Hooters going through a similar experience as Red Lobster, by closing several restaurants.
Meeting of the minds between President Ruto and Kenyan citizens needed
After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Last night, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Africa Expert, Victor Kgomeaswana, about the Kenyan indebted economy and the reasons behind the protests thereof. This morning, Independent Political Analyst and…
#FirstThingsFirst - Andile Mngxitama’s utterances may come back to bite him
A 2018 video of Andile Mngxitama, then Black First Land First leader, delivering a speech to a BLF rally in Potchefstroom has resurfaced online. In his speech he called for his supporters to get ready to kill for the land. This was in response to an interview Johan Ruppert had…
#SingItBack - 25 June 2024
Today's theme is celebrating Michael Jackson.
Business Update - Owners of Ozempic look to boost production of the drug
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack Naspers result. They also spoke about the owners of Ozempic looking to boost production of the drug.
Women and men viewed differently when handling their children’s affairs
Judy Murray has condemned the leaking of her son Andy Murray’s private medical information by “someone you thought you could trust” as he continues to deliberate over his presence at Wimbledon this year. The team discussed the double standards based on how mothers are viewed as emotional when intervening in…
#FiirstThingsFirst - Who leaked DA’s letter of demand?
The Democratic Alliance (DA) allegedly has its eyes set on eleven cabinet positions and their deputies. This is according to a “leaked” letter shared on social media platforms. The team speculate on who could have “leaked” the letter and ask listeners whether the contents of the letter change their position…
#SingItBack - 24 June 2024
Today's theme is songs about humanity
Business Update - Spar Aims To Expand Its Footprint In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about retail group Spar’s plans to expand its footprint in South Africa. They also discussed the expected decline in the demand for chocolate due to a shortage of cocoa. In addition, they previewed Kaya Biz’ ETFSA event taking place this…
Sneaking In Snacks Into A Movie Cinema
Sizwe Dhlomo invited Mpho Maboi and Tsikwe to discuss the price of movie tickets as they reflected on Siz The World screening of Bad Boys 4, as well as the premiere of Despicable Me 4 that Mpho attended in Sun City. Listeners contributed to the discussion by sharing their stories…
#FirstThingsFirst - How MK Party Manoeuvred Dr Hlophe Into Parliament
The MK Party instructed more than 100 members to withdraw from its reserve list of parliamentary candidates to lawfully replace them with 21 new people, including impeached judge John Hlophe, who looks set to be SA’s leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. The team deliberated on this manoeuvre…
#SingItBack - 21 June 2024
Today's theme is all about Will
Business Update - Transnet ordered to pay over R6 billion to Sasol
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Transnet being ordered to pay over R6 billion in damages to Sasol. They also touched on Pick N Pay’s plans to open new stores in Zimbabwe, with a partner.
Open Line - Rebuilding SAA; Ramaphosa’s first 100 days; birthday messages and more
On the Open Line, the team and listeners covered an assortment of topics, ranging from the land reform issue to birthday messages for Sizwe Dhlomo; from rebuilding of SAA to advice for President Ramaphosa on his focus for his first 100 days in office for the second time; from warning…
#FirstThingsFirst - Why has insulting and disrespecting politicians been normalised?
Sadly, the attention First Lady, Dr Motsepe received during President Ramaphosa’s inauguration earlier this week, drew some negativity. Social media users attacked her for her appearance. The President himself has been insulted for his appearance. So has former President Jacob Zuma. When it comes to politicians, we’ve made it acceptable…
Business Update - Rainbow Chickens makes a return to the JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi provided an update to Sizwe Dhlomo on South Africa in terms of inflation, retail sales and interest rate outlook. They also spoke about Rainbow Chickens making a return to the JSE, with listing scheduled for next week.
Julius Malema’s firearm discharge case back in the spotlight
Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on EFF leader Julius Malema’s 2018 firearm discharge case, which had a sitting at East London Magistrate’s Court yesterday. They touched on the definition and provisions of the Firearms Act and discussed the merits of the case in relation to the…