Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
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#FirstThingsFirst - The start of GNU on shaky grounds
There seems to be some cracks showing already before the government of national unity (GNU) even begins. Last night, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, appeared on Face The Nation, hosted by Clement Manyathela on SABC. Amongst the things she touched on regarding government of…
#SingItBack - 18 June 2024
Today's theme is music duos
Business Update - Plans to turn performance of Fourways Mall around
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi provides Sizwe Dhlomo with an update on plans to turn the performance of Fourways Mall. They also spoke about French stock market reaction to snap elections in the country.
Election results dashboard update furore
The Independent Electoral Commission found itself trending on X last night. But it says there should be no reason for anger or panic. Allegations that the elections have been manipulated were rife on the social media platform, after people noticed that national numbers suddenly doubled for some parties, including the…
#FirstThingsFirst - Can a racist reform?
A petition has been established to urge the South African Parliament to reconsider the membership of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Renaldo Gouws, following the resurfacing of videos created in 2008 and 2009 showing racially charged comments by Gouws who is now a DA Member of Parliament (MP). Is it fair…
#SingItBack - 14 June 2024
Today's theme is songs about father's or fatherhood…
Business Update - Media 24 to shut down some if its newspapers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Media 24’s plans to close several of its newspaper publications. They also spoke about Mr Price’s glorious financial results, owing to its diversification strategy.
Open Line - Sizwe’s GIMBA diaries, Kaya 959 playlist, alternative to IEC and more
The Open Line this morning opened with TV producer Tim Horwood, as well as Journalist and Radio Presenter Gugu Mhlungu confirming what Glen Lewis, Skhumba and Kgomotso Meso said on their show #Drive959 yesterday about Sizwe Dhlomo being a GIMBA (someone who eats a lot). Other topics covered included the…
#FirstThingsFirst - A new dawn in politics?
There were two political press briefings yesterday. One was held by ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, and the other by EFF leader, Julius Malema. They both behaved differently from how they have acted before. There was an air of maturity, respect, and humility in their demeanour, with the latter even…
#SingItBack - 13 June 2024
Today's theme is songs with youth or being young.
Business Update - Concerns around MultiChoice insolvency
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Bonolo BeeSting to speak about MultiChoice’s results showing a decline in subscriber numbers and concerns that have been raised about the company’s insolvency. They also touched on the U.S central banks planning to cut interest rates later this year and how this relates to…
Importance of buying Proudly SA products
As we celebrate Youth Month this this weekend, Proudly South African has called on the youth of our nation to take an active role in shaping the future of South Africa by choosing to buy and support locally manufactured goods and services, thus playing a part in strengthening our economy…
#FirstThingsFirst - IFP joins ANC and DA pact
At a media briefing yesterday, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) revealed that it has agreed to form part of a Government of National Unity (GNU) with the ANC and the DA at a national level. The team shared their thoughts on this development, touching on the IFP’s change of heart…
#SingItBack - 12 June 2024
Today's theme is song with "Woman" in title.
Business Update - Business confidence still shaky after elections
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to speak about the shakiness of business confidence after election outcomes. They also touched on Premier Foods, the makers of Snowflake flour, reporting stronger profits.
Importance of apologies
A video has recently surfaced of rapper and actor Method Man apologising for how he treated Beyonce and Destiny’s Child members back in the day. Sol Phenduka, Mfundo Mabalane and Philasande Sixaba shared their own recent apology stories and solicited similar experiences from listeners.
#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…