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.
Home Affairs Minister Calls For Stricter Laws In Hiring Foreigners
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called for harsher sanctions against companies or individuals who give employment to illegal foreigners in South Africa. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about how laws can be made stricter to allow for solutions to resolve this issue. Zikalala also touched…
#FirstThingFirst - Who Do You Trust With Your Medical Advice?
Kaya 959 News covered a story whereby the Department of Health remarked on a voice note making rounds on social media claiming that people who vaccinated against Covid-19 are dying due to the vaccines, labelling it as misleading. The team held a discussion about vaccines in general, touching on misinformation…
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Today's theme is songs from albums turning 20 this Year
Business Update - Temu Raises Concerns For Local Retailers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about concerns raised about future mine cuts and job losses because of the Just Transition. They also touched on Temu, a new competitor to Shein raising concerns for local retailers.
Elsa Majimbo vs Naomi Campbell
In a surprising turn of events, social media sensation Elsa Majimbo has deleted her tweets regarding her encounter with supermodel Naomi Campbell and the subsequent viral TikTok video where she claimed to have been blackballed by the supermodel. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Mpho Maboi, Mfundo Mabalane, and Juliet Joseph…
#FirstThingFirst - Nathi Nhleko On State Of The Country And ANC
An audio clip of former Police Minister and ANC member Nathi Nhleko has leaked, apparently from a WhatsApp group consisting of other ANC comrades. In the over 16-minute clip, Nhleko raises many important issues. One of them was being critical of how our democracy work, saying people should govern beyond…
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Today's theme is siblings showing each other some love (collabos)
Business Update - Coca-Cola SA Gets New CEO As It Prepares To List On The JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Coca-Cola South Africa preparing for its re-listing in the JSE with a new CEO. They also provided developments on Steinhoff’s Markus Jooste, with him still being investigated by SAICA.
Appetite For New Banks Lies In How Existing Banks Are Structured, Says Khaya Sithole
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the commencement of the new South African Postbank Amendment Act – which will become active law in the country on 19 February 2024. Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to break down how this process towards building a state bank has…
#FirstThingsFirst - State Opposes Anoj Singh’s Application To Relax His Bail Conditions
Anoj Singh's application to relax his bail conditions because he has found a new job in Dubai, has been opposed by the state. Singh is the former chief financial officer of Eskom and Transnet, where he allegedly enabled the Gupta brothers to siphon vast amounts of money from now-beleaguered state-owned…
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Today's theme is songs featured in Rom Coms
Business Update - Japan Dips Into A Technical Recession
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo reflected on the heightening excitement around Bitcoin price flirting close to R1million. They also spoke about Japan dipping into a technical recession and how that is likely to impact our mineral exports to the markets.
Outrage Over Bafana Player Calling Malema His Favourite President
Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka debated about the outrage over what Bafana Bafana player Teboho Mokoena said about Julius Malema, calling him his “favourite President”. Moreover, they wrangled over EFF supporters wearing their regalia to welcome Bafana Bafana at the airport at the same event. Mpho Maboi and listeners also…
#FirstThingFirst - Duty Of Government To Provide Housing
During an interview on NewzRoom Afrika over a day ago, Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on NewzRoom Afrika uttered, “when the constitution says people have a right to shelter, it’s not because it says it must be done by the government.” The team discussed whether it’s the duty of…
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Today's theme is songs titled love/uthando
Business Update - Will Finance Minister Announce Tax Hikes During Budget Speech Next Week?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Transnet making some progress at its ports in Durban and Ngqunga with new equipment. They also previewed National Budget speech to be delivered by Finance Minister next week, touching on conflicting views on the potential for Tax hikes that have…
Judging How People Vote Through Our Lens
Dumisani Tembe, Leadership & Organisational Development Specialist, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on why people judge others on who they vote for. They touched on how one may have a myopic view in such instances, judging others through their lens rather than the other person’s lens. Listeners contributed to…
#FirstThingFirst - The Future Of Hugo Broos As Bafana Bafana Coach
Bafana Bafana have received a heroes’ welcome at OR Tambo International Airport following their impressive showing at AFCON 2023. Their outspoken Bafana Bafana Coach, Hugo Broos vexed South African football figures, clubs, and coaches when he first set foot in the country with his controversial views and his squad selection…
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Today's theme is lovers in music
Business Update - National Consumer Commission Warns Of Peanut Butter Recall
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about personal brand The Body Shop surprisingly facing business rescue. They also spoke about National Consumer Commission warning of a peanut butter recall affecting certain brands.