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.
#FirstThingFirst - Should Schools Cancel Matric Dance Events If Student's Aren't Performing Well Or Misbehaving?
The team deliberates whether Schools should cancel matric dances due to poor academic results, absenteeism and disruptive behaviour. This after parents of learners at St Andrew’s Technical High School in Elsies River were informed that the matric farewell dance was cancelled due to poor exam results.
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Today's theme is artists who dabble/d in other careers.
Business Update - Steinhoff Liquidation Takes Place Today
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuthi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Steinhoff liquidation takes place today. SARS targeting coal smuggling syndicates.
The Department Of Correctional Services Annual Report
The Department of Correctional Services presented their annual report to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services this week. The chief deputy commissioner, Joseph Katenga, told the committee there had been 90 escapes in the 2022/23 financial year, compared to the 117 escapes reported in the 2020/21 financial year…
#FirstThingFirst - Are Pravin Gordhan's Days Numbered?
Gwede Mantashe: There’s an exodus of (black) executives in government institutions, running away like mice in mines, running away from methane.
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Today's theme is artists & their fashion
Business Update - Balwin Properties Eyes R2bn New KZN Development
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuthi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Balwin Properties’ plans for a new development in KZN worth R2 billion. They also gave an update on Transnet’s planned Durban rail line, which is experiencing trouble and delays in onboarding private sector participants in propelling economic growth.
KZN Government Needs R20 Million To Stage SAMAs
KwaZulu-Natal government wants to pay for the glitzy South African Music Awards (SAMAs), which the provincial government hasn't budgeted for, according to a story on News24 this morning. As someone who was part of the production team for the awards in the past, Sizwe Dhlomo shared insights on how much…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is It Fair To Judge Someone Based On Their Family Member/s?
News24 this morning is running a story with an introduction that reads: “A showdown between Xolani Nciza, ANC heavyweight TK Nciza's brother, and the City of Ekurhuleni is looming after Nciza accused Ekurhuleni of "unfair labour practice" following his suspension for allegedly submitting fraudulent academic qualifications.” As the article clearly…
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Today's theme is artists with word Boy/s in their Name
Business Update - TymeBank Has Onboarded Eight Million Customers To Date
On Business Update, Collen Kgari spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about TymeBank being one of the world’s fastest growing digital banks. They also spoke about 3,500 people having 15% of all wealth in South Africa.
Population Growth Doesn’t Match Economic Growth
South Africa’s population has increased from 51.7 million in 2011 to 62 million in 2022. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, to help make sense of what this population growth means against the growth of the economy. Sithole also shared insights on how the ANC could…
#FirstThingsThing - Is A Voice Of Prominent Figures On Social Issues Needed?
Drake and DJ Khaled have both been called out by DJ Vlad for their silence regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, as descendants of those two nations. The team shared their thoughts on this story and asked the listeners the following questions, do you believe it is incumbent for…
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Today's theme is artists born in October
Business Update - South Africa Faces Prospects Of A Fiscal Crises
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss prospects of a fiscal crises estimated for South Africa. They also spoke about the surge in oil prices following fears of Mid-East conflict adding to supply tightness.
“We must call out these ideas,” Says Tessa Dooms
The University of Pretoria (TUKS) has strongly condemned what they called a public relations stunt carried out by mischievous individuals at the entrances of their Hatfield Campus. This follows the placement of "no whites allowed" stickers on certain entrances on Monday morning. We invited Columnist and Director at Rivonia Circle,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mogoeng Mogoeng Throws His Name Into The Presidential Race?
Retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng believes he will one day become President of South Africa and beat politicians without participating in the polls. He says he doesn’t know when or how, but it will be a miracle. Do you trust he could make it in the world of politics? The…
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Today's theme is artists whose Stage Names could pass as Real Names
Business Update - Nissan To Cut Jobs As It Ends Production On NP 200
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to cover the story about Nissan cutting jobs as it ends production of NP 200 bakkies in South Africa. They also touched on the tax row between US investment Bank, CitiBank and SARS over employee tax arrangements and taxes.
The origins of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged above 1 000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. Sizwe Dhlomo invited University of Pretoria’s Politics and International Relations Lecturer, Dr…