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 - Are we ready for a new type of government
During his inauguration address yesterday, President Ramaphosa sounded reconciliatory and preached unity. Do you think it’s time we accept a new type of government? Should we look at our leaders as individuals rather than representatives of political parties? Are we ready to look at politics with a partisan lens?
#SingItBack - 19 June 2024
Today's theme is Mononymous singers
Business Update - Westpack goes into business rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about packaging retailer Westpack going into business rescue. They also touched on the Competition Commission calling for more transparency on the retail process of vegetables.
A picture with Chris Brown leads man to break up with his fiancé
Chris Brown is reportedly responsible for breaking off an engagement after he left a man uneasy with his viral picture with one of his fans. A fan of Chris Brown posed for a very saucy picture with the Sensational hitmaker during a meet-and-greet after his concert, causing her fiancé to…
#FirstThingsFirst - The start of GNU on shaky grounds
There seems to be some cracks showing already before the government of national unity (GNU) even begins. Last night, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, appeared on Face The Nation, hosted by Clement Manyathela on SABC. Amongst the things she touched on regarding government of…
#SingItBack - 18 June 2024
Today's theme is music duos
Business Update - Plans to turn performance of Fourways Mall around
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi provides Sizwe Dhlomo with an update on plans to turn the performance of Fourways Mall. They also spoke about French stock market reaction to snap elections in the country.
Election results dashboard update furore
The Independent Electoral Commission found itself trending on X last night. But it says there should be no reason for anger or panic. Allegations that the elections have been manipulated were rife on the social media platform, after people noticed that national numbers suddenly doubled for some parties, including the…
#FirstThingsFirst - Can a racist reform?
A petition has been established to urge the South African Parliament to reconsider the membership of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Renaldo Gouws, following the resurfacing of videos created in 2008 and 2009 showing racially charged comments by Gouws who is now a DA Member of Parliament (MP). Is it fair…
#SingItBack - 14 June 2024
Today's theme is songs about father's or fatherhood…
Business Update - Media 24 to shut down some if its newspapers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Media 24’s plans to close several of its newspaper publications. They also spoke about Mr Price’s glorious financial results, owing to its diversification strategy.
Open Line - Sizwe’s GIMBA diaries, Kaya 959 playlist, alternative to IEC and more
The Open Line this morning opened with TV producer Tim Horwood, as well as Journalist and Radio Presenter Gugu Mhlungu confirming what Glen Lewis, Skhumba and Kgomotso Meso said on their show #Drive959 yesterday about Sizwe Dhlomo being a GIMBA (someone who eats a lot). Other topics covered included the…
#FirstThingsFirst - A new dawn in politics?
There were two political press briefings yesterday. One was held by ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, and the other by EFF leader, Julius Malema. They both behaved differently from how they have acted before. There was an air of maturity, respect, and humility in their demeanour, with the latter even…
#SingItBack - 13 June 2024
Today's theme is songs with youth or being young.
Business Update - Concerns around MultiChoice insolvency
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Bonolo BeeSting to speak about MultiChoice’s results showing a decline in subscriber numbers and concerns that have been raised about the company’s insolvency. They also touched on the U.S central banks planning to cut interest rates later this year and how this relates to…
Importance of buying Proudly SA products
As we celebrate Youth Month this this weekend, Proudly South African has called on the youth of our nation to take an active role in shaping the future of South Africa by choosing to buy and support locally manufactured goods and services, thus playing a part in strengthening our economy…
#FirstThingsFirst - IFP joins ANC and DA pact
At a media briefing yesterday, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) revealed that it has agreed to form part of a Government of National Unity (GNU) with the ANC and the DA at a national level. The team shared their thoughts on this development, touching on the IFP’s change of heart…
#SingItBack - 12 June 2024
Today's theme is song with "Woman" in title.
Business Update - Business confidence still shaky after elections
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to speak about the shakiness of business confidence after election outcomes. They also touched on Premier Foods, the makers of Snowflake flour, reporting stronger profits.
Importance of apologies
A video has recently surfaced of rapper and actor Method Man apologising for how he treated Beyonce and Destiny’s Child members back in the day. Sol Phenduka, Mfundo Mabalane and Philasande Sixaba shared their own recent apology stories and solicited similar experiences from listeners.