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.
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Today's theme is music DUOs
Business Update - Sun International To Invest In Upgrading Sun City
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Sun International’s plans to invest further to upgrade Sun City. They also spoke about the JSE partnering with Amazon to modernise their technology and infrastructure services.
Lightning Strikes Eikenhof Pump Station Again
The Eikenhof pump station tripped again on Monday night due to a suspected lightning strike at the Orlando substation in Soweto. The latest outage comes after more than two weeks of water woes for parts of Johannesburg. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka shared their experiences with lightning. They asked listeners…
#FirstThingFirst - ANC And MK Party To Battle Out In Court
Later this morning, the ANC will begin its two-level court battle against Umkhonto we Sizwe Party. The ruling party is challenging the registration of the Jacob Zuma-led MK Party by the IEC, in the first seating. Then next week, they are also taking them on in relation to Umkhonto we…
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Today's theme is songs about survival
Business Update - Nigeria’s Inflation At A 28-year High
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Nigeria’s economic performance, with the country’s inflation sitting at a 28-year high. They also spoke about South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s tenure getting extended.
Quality Of Education On The Spotlight
After 30 years of democracy, white professors and associate professors at mostly former Afrikaans universities still outnumber their African, Coloured and Indian counterparts. A snap survey by News24 found that almost three out of four members of the professoriate at North-West University (NWU), or 74%, as well as 69.3% at…
#FirstThingFirst - Siboniso Duma In Hot Water For “disrespecting” The Zulu King
The IFP has accused the ANC KZN leader Siboniso Duma of disrespecting the Zulu monarch and nation. This comes after tensions between the IFP, and the ANC reared their ugly head at the 110th commemoration of the death of King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo on Saturday. Videos have been circulating on social…
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Today's theme is love triangle songs
Business Update - Internet Challenges Wreak Havoc
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo wrapped up banking results in SA, all highlighting concerns around the SA consumer. They also discuss internet challenges that wreck havoc over the last few days.
Will It Take TikTok Back If They Get Banned In The US?
Many countries remain cautious about the TikTok platform and its ties to China and want it banned . In the latest news, the US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could force the app's Chines owner ByteDance to divest from the company or face a ban.Kaya 959 Breakfast…
#FirstThingFirst - "Tracking Thabo Bester" Doccie; To Be Released Or Not?
The Johannesburg High Court will hear applications by convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester and the co-accused in his infamous prison escape, Nandipha Magadumana, seeking an order blocking Showmax from streaming a true crime documentary detailing their exploits. Should Showmax release or wait? Listeners share their views on the Kaya…
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Today's theme is songs about apology
Business Update - Capitec Seeks Opportunities Abroad
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo discuss offshore opportunities being pursued by business. Capitec seeks opportunities abroad by buying a European Fintech Business and TFG brings a new sports store to South Africa.
Good Governance Starts At Home
Confidence in leadership is at an all-time low. Tales of incompetence or negligence dominate the headlines of businesses. However good governance starts at home. Kaya Breakfast asked listeners how well they conduct themselves and their household.
#FirstThingFirst - SAA Takatso Deal Called off: Now what?
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan made the announcement on the sidelines of Parliament that government’s talks with the Takatso Consortium as a private equity partner for South African Airways (SAA) are off. He said that in part, this is because SAA's assets are now worth far more than they were…
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Today's theme is Oscar-winning and nominated songs
Business Update - Pakistan Owned Bank Liquidated
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Home Choice publishing stronger results on the back of its fintech business. They also looked at Habib, a Pakistan owned Bank having its local division liquidated.
Understanding An “Unqualified Audit Report”
The City of Ekurhuleni has failed to get a clean audit for the first time in three years. The troubled metro’s finances are under scrutiny as gaps in its internal controls are laid bare. The office of the Auditor-General finally tabled the highly anticipated audit report in the Ekurhuleni Council…
#FirstThingFirst - Effective Way Of Campaigning: Collen Malatji Calls Zuma A Dropout
African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji says the ruling party made a ‘big’ mistake when it appointed a ‘grade 2 dropout’ to lead the country for two terms. Malatji addressed hundreds of supporters at the ANC’s Peter Mokaba Volunteers when he said this. On the #Fisrtthingsfirst Sizwe…