Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack - 16 September 2024
Today's theme is songs that have thing or thang in the title.
Business Update - Is Boeing strike the company's final crash?
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sol Phenduka to speak about PwC reporting that there more digital clients in SA banking than ever before, as Capitec tries to ramp up AI service support. She also provided an update of the Boeing strike.
Dangers of dehydration
Deputy President Paul Mashatile collapsed after what was initially believed to be dehydration during his speech at the N’wamitwa Day celebrations near Tzaneen. Sol Phenduka invited Medical Officer, Dr Nelisiwe Zimu to share insights into the dangers of hydration and how to diagnose when you are dehydrated.
#FirstThingsFirst - John Steenhuisen sacks Chief of Staff and MP
DA leader John Steenhuisen sacked both his Department of Agriculture Chief of Staff, Roman Cabanac and Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws, following outrage over their past politically incorrect remarks. Are you surprised that the DA took these decisions? Are you happy with what Steenhuisen has done? Does it redeem the…
#SingItBack - 13 September 2024
Today's theme is about flying or flight
Business Update - Friday the 13th retail deals!
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo about retailers who are taking advantage of Friday the 13th with promotions or deals. They also spoke about Cryptocurrency Casinos on the African continent.
#OpenLine - Kaizer Chiefs surprise #SizTheWorld, Sizwe & Thembekwayo's "beef", dating world; and more.
On today's #OpenLine, an assortment of subjects were covered, including Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung surprising Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka ahead of new PSL season; remuneration of essential workers for their work during Covid lockdown; navigating the dating world for women; Sizwe and Vusi Thembekwayo's never ending grudge;…
#FirstThingsFirst - The colourful legacy of Pravin Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan has died. He became the face of resistance against state capture after he was fired as Finance Minister in 2017. A trained pharmacist, Gordhan was the first Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service and helped turn it into a world leader. His last posting as Minister of…
Business Update - How do you say “Dupe” in Chinese?
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about SANRAL’s plan for a R50 billion road repair exercise in four provinces, including Gauteng. They also spoke about the origins of the term “f*ng k*ng” following China’s slowing growth that’s creating a boom in local quality designer knockoffs.
Australia to ban children from social media
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that his government intends to ban children from using social media. In a statement, Premier Albanese said that his Labor government will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms, News.Az…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa vs Steenhuisen on BELA Bill
President Cyril Ramaphosa is not moved by DA leader John Steenhuisen's threat that signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill could collapse the government of national unity (GNU). How do you think this conflict between the DA and President will affect the GNU? Are you with the DA? Are…
#SingItBack - 11 September 2024
Today's theme is songs about Amalobolo
Business Update - SA CEO’s make up to 600 times the lowest paid worker, says Just Share
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss AngloGold using its gold price windfall to pursue Egypt’s largest gold mine Centamin in $2.5bn deal. They also spoke about Just Share reporting that SA CEO’s make up to 600 times the lowest paid worker, with the S&P 500 average…
Importance of knowing a company HR policy
The team held a discussion on HR policies following a Kaya 959 employee who received the latest company HR policy that revealed something he wasn’t aware of. They asked, are you aware of your company's HR policy, have you read the fine print? Do you know what is within acceptable…
#FirstThingsFirst - Reviewing inherent prejudices in art
The Appeals Tribunal of the Film & Publications Board has ruled that the initial rating of 16 LNP (SV) on a documentary on cartoonist Jonathan “Zapiro” Shapiro’s life, The Showerhead, was unwarranted and gave it a more sensible 13 L (SV) rating. The team reflects on this by discussing prejudice…
#SingItBack - 10 September 2024
Today's theme is songs with superstar in the title
Business Update - ICTSI in joint venture with Transnet to develop Durban Port Terminal
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the developments in the Durban Port saga, with the ICTSI being selected from among six bidders as an equity partner to manage and expand Durban Container Terminal's Pier 2. They also spoke about China-Japan political tensions likely…
Provisions for class action lawsuits
Tiger Brands is facing renewed pressure from the victims of the world’s worst recorded listeriosis outbreak, who on Monday called on the food producer to admit liability and settle their class action lawsuit. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Senior Counsel and Legal Expert, Advocate Romeo Nthambeleni, to share insights on the dynamics…
#FirstThingsFirst - State of youth politics in South Africa
The ANC Youth League, led by Collin Malatji, marched for jobs in KZN yesterday. Over a week ago, EFF Student Command and ANC youth were involved in a skirmish when they attended the same event in efforts to garner votes in student political structures. MK Party youth have made inroads…
#SingItBack - 09 September 2024
Today's theme is artist who have starred in TV shows.