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 - Primary Signal For Family Meeting Via eNCA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening at 20:00. Shortly before the official announcement, Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, posted the details on X, stating that the address will feed to other media through eNCA. This has raised questions on the decision not to use SABC, as a state…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Afro Beats
#BusinessUpdate - Clicks Group Eyes Expansion Despite Drop In Profits
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke about U.S economy recording a strong growth for the third quarter of the year, with Sizwe Dhlomo. They also touched on Clicks group seeing a reduction in its profits, at the same time still eyeing expansion in South Africa.
Risks Associated With Shareholding Investments
A few months ago, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, provided a detailed breakdown of his various shareholdings with JSE-listed companies to parliament. With all investments, comes risk of exposure to markets. Co-Founder of Gadridge Mahura Investments, Craig Gadridge, joined Sizwe to delve into the intricacies around how investments work and…
#FirstThingsFirst - Springboks Strategy Ahead Of World Cup final
Excitement for the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand has reached fever pitch. While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the match has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, captain Siya Kolisi says there are no hard feelings…
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Today's theme is artists and their breakout songs
Business Update - Sibanye To Retrench 4000 Workers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the pressure that is mounting at mining houses as Sibanye Stillwater plans to retrench 4 000 workers. They also discussed the U.S GDP figures expected to come out today.
Return On Investment For Tourism Deals
At the back of the cancellation of tourism deals between the SAMAs and KZN’s Tourism Department, as well as that of SA Tourism with Tottenham Hotspur, Sizwe Dhlomo invited Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, to discuss return on investment for tourism deals? Sithole shared that when public funds…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mashatile declares R37-million Waterfall property as his own.
In the Register of Members' Interests, published by parliament yesterday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile declared a R37-million house in Waterfall as his own property. This is despite it belonging to a company owned by his son, Thabiso Mashatile, and his son-in-law, Nceba Nonkwelo. There are may questions that arise from…
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Today's theme is artists who released music posthumously.
Business Update - eKasinomics Postponed!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the drop in profits for Famous Brands, the company that boasts fast food chains like Wimpy, Fish Aways, Debonairs and others. She also gave an update on the Standard Bank eKasinomics summit with Kaya 959 which has been postponed to…
What is the meaning of life?
According to Fox News, a conservative member of parliament in Canada is warning its impending approval of assisted suicide for mental health patients is creating a "culture of death." This inspired a profound but necessary conversation about the meaning of life, and the ethics around assisted death, which Clinical Psychologist,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Concerns over possible “Marikana 2.0” as NUM and AMCU clash
Striking workers at Gold One mine in Springs have vowed to fight any attempts by mine management to distract their mission. Workers who want the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) recognised as a union at the mine say those who are underground are there willingly, and that no…
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Today's theme is artists who have changed their names OR Performed under a different name.
Business Update - eKasinomics Summit Sold Out!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe about surprise and speculation surrounding the resignation of Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, Kuben Naidoo. They also shared more details of now sold-out eKasinomics summit taking place tomorrow.
South Africa’s State Of Development
Development is progressing on the new 50,000 square metre shopping mall at the heart of a massive new precinct taking shape in KwaZulu Natal. This brought into mind the question of whether we need more malls in the country. Sizwe Dhlomo posed the questions to the listeners, “do you feel…
#FirstThingsFirst - Should Malema Apologise For Accusing Magistrate Of Corruption?
EFF leader Julius Malema has refused to apologise for accusing East London Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, of corruption and incompetence last week. He said o his X account, “They will get it [an apology] in hell”, when Judges Matter said he should apologise. The team discussed the developments in this story,…
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Today's theme is Summer Songs as we kick off our #SummaFlava campaign
#BusinessUpdate - Gambling To Rise As Consumers Feel Financial Strain
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo how gambling in South Africa is set to be on the rise as consumers continue to feel financial strain. She also shared details on how entrepreneurs could stand s chance to be part of Standard Bank’s ESD program.
“Alarm over state of master’s office”
The office of the master of the high court is in such disarray that the Law Society of SA has pleaded with parliament to intervene after appeals to the justice ministry were ignored, according to today’s Business Day frontpage story. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights…