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 - AU warns Fitch against meddling in SA’s coalition negotiations
The African Union's Peer Review Mechanism believes that ratings agency, Fitch's comments on a preferred coalition is premature and unsubstantiated. They warned that given Fitch Ratings command in the global financial markets, it viewed the comments as politically motivated and tantamount to political interference in the South Africa's internal political…
#SingItBack - 11 JUNE 2024
Today's theme is songs about Friends (Saturday (8th June 2024) was best friend Day in the US).
Business Update - Dark & Lovely hair relaxer kits recalled
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to reflect on an interview she had on Kaya Biz last night with the CEO of Oceana, the owners of Lucky Star tinned fish, about their improved profits. They also spoke about another product recall, this time affecting Dark & Lovely hair…
An unprecedented National Assembly sitting to take place
The first sitting of the National Assembly is expected to be held at 10am on Friday, whether President of the country as well as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament will be elected. Sol Phenduka invited Researcher at Department of Public Law at UCT, Mbekezeli Benjamin, to break down how…
#FirstThingsFirst - ANC to discipline those against the DA
The ANC says national executive committee (NEC) members who continue to challenge its decision to all invite parties, especially the DA, to join the government of national unity (GNU) announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week will face disciplinary action. The team discussed ANC’s stance and examined whether this is…
#SingItBack - 10 June 2024
Today's theme is songs named after people
Business Update - Comrades Marathon gives DBN and PMB an economic boost
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to speak about a tax increase that is likely to be implemented for purchases made on Temu and Shein from beginning of July. They also highlighted the economic boost that is expected for Durban and Pietermaritzburg after the Comrades Marathon.
City Power implements power cuts in Joburg
Despite 75 days of suspended load shedding by Eskom, Johannesburg residents will, from today, have to contend with load reduction by City Power. The team shared the distinction between load shedding and load reduction, and invited listeners to share whether they believe this is return of load shedding as speculated…
#FirstThingFirst - MK Party calling for a revote?
The uMkhonto weSizwe party has legally instructed the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George and Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to refrain from convening the sitting of both houses of Parliament until its grievances over the results of the recent national and provincial elections are heard and ruled upon. During his brother’s…
#SingItBack - 07 June 2024
Today's theme is songs with the word life in them the South African edition.
#FirstThingsFirst - Navigating government of national unity tricky
After hours and hours of discussions behind closed doors yesterday, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa finally announced his party’s strategy for coalition talks, revealing it will form a government of national unity. After taking a walk down memory lane to 1994 when President Nelson Mandela decided on the same type of…
Business Update - Boeing sets up new HQ for Africa in Ethiopia
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to answer a question posed by a listener on Open Line about the two-pot retirement system. They also spoke about Boeing setting up its new headquarters for Africa in Ethiopia.
Open Line - Thabo Bester’s IQ; NASA space programs; career advice, and more
The #SizTheWorld team navigate various questions around the happenings of this news busy week. The discussions ranged from Thabo Bester IQ after his soliloquy during his court appearance earlier in the week; a continuation of reflection on national government of national unity; the two-pot retirement system; amongst others.
#SingItBack - 06 June 2024
Today's theme is big stars sang background vocals for other artists.
Business Update - e-Hailing services beef up safety measures
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to cover renewed concerns about job cuts and the lack of sustained growth in South Africa’s sugar industry. They also spoke about e-Hailing services taking strain as they look to beef up safety measures.
The attributes of a code-switcher
Sizwe Dhlomo relayed a story about making fun of his friend Khaya Dlanga on how he was speaking on a video he posted on Instagram about his online interactions with a then unknown 14-year-old Doja Cat. The team discussed the characteristics of a code-switcher, asking listeners if they change their…
#FirstThingFirst - DA demands answers for appointment of new JDA CEO
The DA in Johannesburg expressed concerns over the recent appointment of Themba Mathibe as Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO and is demanding full transparency in his appointment process. The party also insists on clarity regarding the “unexplained” dismissal of the previous CEO. Are the DA’s concerns valid or it’s just…
#SingItBack - 05 June 2024
Today's theme is songs with the word "Way" in the title
Business Update - Multichoice and Canal+ publish mandatory offer
On Business Update, Tshepiso Makwetla joined Sizwe Dhlomo about the latest GDP figures amid coalition talks. They also touched on the latest in the Canal+ and Multichoice deal, with first offer being published today.
Racial profiling by salespeople
Apparently, car buying doesn't get any easier when you're rich and famous, at least not if you're J. Cole shopping for a Tesla. TikTok user @Pearliquee posted on Monday user shared that she had a surprise run-in with the Dreamville founder at a Tesla dealership in New York, where allegedly…