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.
#FirstThingsFirst - Fikile Mbalula vs Fani Titi
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, during a 2019 ANC Manifesto Review in the Ekurhuleni region, launched an attack on Fani Titi. Mbalula said the executive would never have been CEO of Investec if it wasn’t for the ANC’s policy of black economic empowerment. He was responding to Titi slamming current…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is big comeback songs
Business Update - The Business Side Of The Springboks
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about second day of AGOA summit, which is expected to focus on calls from African nations to see the programme extended for 10 years and more favourable terms. She also spoke about the business side of the Springboks, while they continue…
The Importance Of Retirement Annuities
Certified Financial Planning Professional & Founder & CEO of Sugar Creek Wealth, Gerald Mwandiambira, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about intricacies and importance of planning retirement annuities as a form of investment. They also touched on the two-pot retirement system as legislated by government
#FirstThingsFirst - DA’s Shadow Minister gets an axe.
In a recent and shocking development within the Democratic Alliance (DA), Ghaleb Cachalia was axed from the party’s shadow cabinet over remarks and tweets he made over the Israel-Palestine war. The question of towing party lines has risen again, this time the opposition party exercising this policy. Do you feel…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs with kids singing
Business Update - New Vehicle Sales Continue To Decline
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to give an overview of the mid-term budget policy speech, looking at subjects like municipal debt relief impacting SOEs, extension of SDR R350 grants, etc. They also spoke about the continuing decline in new vehicle sales for third consecutive month.
Calls For Electoral Reforms Grow
A few months ago, President Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law which paves the way for independent candidates to contest national and provincial elections. However, this has been contested by many who have called for electoral reform because of the technicalities in terms on parliament seat allocation for…
#FirstThingsFirst - Springboks’ World Cup Trophy to miss other towns.
A decision by SA Rugby (SARU) to bypass rugby-crazy Nelson Mandela Bay on the Springboks’ World Cup Trophy Tour this week was met with anger on Monday. The Eastern Province Rugby Union and the Nelson Mandela Bay metro have called on SARU to change its decision. Many other cities and…
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Today's theme is songs where artists spell words
Business Update - Expectations Remain High For Godongwana’s Mini Budget Address
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to break down the figures from Eskom’ financial loss for the year. They also previewed Finance Minister’s Mini Budget address to take place later today.
Eskom Reports R23.9 billion Loss
Eskom has announced a staggering loss of R23.9 billion for the financial year ended March 2023, caused in part by a significant increase in load-shedding, a growing municipal debt burden, and soaring losses attributed to criminal activities. Listeners shared their views on the following questions. Where to from here for…
#FirstThingsFirst - Kolisi defends Barrett’s “handshake snub”.
Siya Kolisi defended Jordie Barrett during a press conference after they landed at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. This follows social media attacks on the All-Blacks player for seemingly not shaking President Ramaphosa’s hand during a medal presentation ceremony after the Rugby World Cup final game. The 959 Breakfast team…
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Today's theme is hit songs by Latino artists
Business Update - Cane Growers Concerned About Potential Sugar Tax Hike
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about corporate recruitment agencies seeing a decline in full time hiring practices in South Africa. They also discussed concerns raised by cane growers regarding a potential sugar tax hike by national Treasury.
”Rearranging deck chairs on Titanic,” Says Sol Phenduka On Eskom’s Proposed Rebrand
Eskom has issued a tender for the building of its new corporate identity for the company and its subsidiaries. The rebrand comes as the power utility’s plan to restructure into three separate entities, responsible for distribution, generation, and transmission is finally gaining momentum. The team discussed whether this would be…
#FirstThingsFirst - Lionel Messi Wins Eighth Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi just won his eighth Ballon d’Or, thanks to his massive contribution to Argentina lifting the World Cup trophy, as well as his stints with PSG and MLS’ Inter Miami. The team had a heated debate about whether Messi deserves the Ballon d’Or more, over his contenders Erling Halland…
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Today's theme is songs that use acronyms in a title
Business Update - All Eyes On Finance Minister’s Mini-Budget On Wednesday
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the upcoming “mini-budget” to be delivered by South Africa’s Finance Minister this week. This week is also the renegotiations of the country’s trade relations with the US at the AGOA conference.
What The Law Says About Declaring A Public Holiday
The Presidency said on Sunday that South Africans should treat Monday as a normal working day despite widespread calls that President Cyril Ramaphosa declares it a public holiday. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Researcher at Judge Matters, Mbekezeli Benjamin, to speak about what it takes for a President to declare a…