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.
Are We Too Trusting With Our Belongings As Society?
Durban businessman Martin Stander is convinced his vehicle was used as an Uber while it was in the possession of Aryans ParkAndSmile, a park-and-fly long-term parking service. Stander used the service through online booking agent ParkVia while on a trip to Cape Town from 3 to 8 January. Sizwe Dhlomo…
#FirstThingFirst - DA’s Racist Remarks Towards Gauteng Crime Wardens
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen criticised Panyaza Lesufi's solution for rampant crime in Gauteng and used Pep stores to make his point, at a DA rally this past weekend. Moreover, he referred to the crime wardens as drunkards from the shebeens. The team discussed the racial undertones in Steenhuisen’s utterances…
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Today's theme is songs about partying (It’s payday weekend!
Business Update - Netflix Shows Resilient Subscriber Growth
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo spoke about Richards Bay Coal Terminal seeing coal export volumes at 30-year-low. They also touched on global streaming platform Netflix showing resilience in subscriber growth.
Implications Of Using “Fake” Diesel
Filling stations across all nine provinces have been found taking motorists and the government for a ride by dispensing fake diesel. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Spokesperson of Automobile Association of South Africa, Layton Beard, to share insights on the corrosiveness of fake fuel; how fuel prices are determined; as…
#FirstThingFirst - “South African Government Is The Worst In The World.”
Newly crowned United Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis stands by his comments that the South African government is the worst in the world. The team discussed these utterances by Dricus and asked listeners if they agree.
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Today's theme is divorced artists
Business Update - All Eyes On First MPC Ahead Of Interest Rate Announcement
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about the anticipation on the first MPC meeting ahead of today’s interest rate announcement. They also spoke about beer producer SAB’s investment in a line farm to support its value chain.
Do Family Speak For The Dead?
With the conflict between Nelson Mandela’s family about the auction of his memorabilia; the feud between Chris Hani’s wife and daughter over MK Party; and Collins Chabane’s family barring Jacob Zuma from visiting his gravesite; Dumisani Tembe, Leadership & Organisational Development Specialist, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about whether family…
#FirstThingFirst - Kelly Khumalo Implicated As Mastermind Behind Senzo Meyiwa Killing
Two of the men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa allegedly implicated singer Kelly Khumalo as the person who ordered the hit on the soccer player. The team discussed the legal dynamics of these revelations and asked listeners to share their thoughts on whether this is relevant…
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Today's theme is songs with a number in the title
Business Update - Click And Woolworths Gain Festive Season Success
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about plans to alleviate the backlogs and delays affecting the Ca[e Town Container Terminal’s limited trade activity. She also provided retail sector updates from Clicks and Woolworths, with the former recording its highest Christmas sales last December.
Objectives of commissions of inquiry.
Gauteng Police arrested a man after he told the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire that he started the blaze which claimed 76 lives in Marshalltown in August last year. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to break down different types of commissions of enquiry and the…
#FirstThingFirst - Newbies take on the old guard.
Newbies take on the old guard. The two newly formed political parties contesting the forthcoming elections could be serious contenders against the old guard of the ANC, DA and EFF. Do you agree with the assertion that MK and Rise Mzansi could claw some votes away from the main parties?…
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Today's theme is Belters
Business Update - Thabi Leoka Resigns From Various Boards
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso about the resurgence of “Triple M” financial scam, with authorities cautioning local investors about it. She also provided an update on economist Thabi Leoka’s qualification scandal.
Addressing Institutionalised Racism
In recent times, the topic of institutionalised racism, especially in educational institutions and corporate world, has come to the fore again. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka gave a few examples, like Mcebo Dlamini speaking about his experience at Wits; Emerald van Zyl exposing banks for their discrimination against and exploitation…
#FirstThingFirst - Cut "Work Experience" Requirements For Jobs, Says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses in the country to remove prior work experience requirements for job positions, in a bid to boost the employability of South Africa’s job-seeking youth. The team shared their thoughts on this suggestion and shared how they gained their first experience in the job…
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Today's theme is songs you didn't know were written by artists for other artists
Business Update - Fitch’s Views On SA Ahead Of Elections
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi updated Kgomotso Meso and listeners on ratings agency, Fitch’s views on South Africa ahead of the elections. She also gave a preview of this week’s MPC.