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 - The core constituency of the ANC
During their 2019 Manifesto Review rally over the weekend, ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, said former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, calling them old men, have regressed to young children. Is he doing a good job in trying to court the ANC legends in the party’s quest to help…
Eskom’s woes continue as the energy crises escalates.
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said the amount of electricity generated by solar panels has risen by 350%, taking a toll on municipalities’ ability to make money. Energy Analyst, Lungile Mashele, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on the unbundling of Eskom, hike of solar panel energy, as well as…
#SingItBack
Black Coffee Collaborations (in celebration of his sold-out show at Madison Square Garden 07 Oct 2023)
#BusinessUpdate - Rand remains under pressure against the US dollar.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the pressure the rand is under, against the US dollar. They also spoke about Blackberry’s return to the stock market, thanks to their “internet of things” venture.
#FirstThingsFirst - What are Ndlozi’s chances for Gauteng Premiership?
The Mail & Guardian carries a story this morning about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi aiming to be first EFF Premier. The first time this idea was suggested was last month, uttered by Julius Malema, shortly after Solly Msimanga won the race for DA leader in Gauteng, saying we must be ready for…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is break up songs
Business Update - FlySaFair expands regional offering.
FlySaFair expands regional offering. On Business Update, Gugulethui Mfuphi had a discussion with Sizwe Dhlomo about packaging and publishing business Caxton & CTP Publishers seeing a record performance boosted by take away packaging. They also touched on airline operator FlySaFair expanding its regional offering as tourism activity picks up.
How sexual health Doctors deal with minors.
How sexual health Doctors deal with minors. Medical Doctor and Health Expert, Dr Siviwe Mila, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to tackle serious, social issues surrounding underage pregnancy. She touched on the care that sexual health specialists need to handle minors that find themselves in this situation, the responsibility for the Doctors…
#FirstThingsFirst - “I took back my ambulance, “ says Ugandan Politician
Uganda’s Minister of Finance for Investment & Privatization, Evelyn Anite, has come under spotlight on social media after brazenly admitting to having repossessed an ambulance she had donated to her constituents with hopes that they would vote for her during the country’s 2021 elections. Do you agree with what she…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists who can sing and rap
Business Update - Retailers start rationing egg sales to consumers and restaurants
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about motorists contending with a fourth consecutive fuel price increase. They also discussed the developments in the egg shortage crises, what with retailers now rationing egg sales to consumers and restaurants.
Differing views on SCA recommendations
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted the final day of interviews of candidates for four vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Tuesday. Many people responded differently to the recommendations. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to share insights to understand the selection process of the suitable…
#FirstThingsFirst - Fiji player justified for missing son’s funeral over Rugby World Cup?
Josua Tuisova, man of the match in Fiji's upset Rugby World Cup win over Australia, missed his seven-year-old son's funeral on Tuesday after opting to stay with his team-mates in France, according to Fijian news site Fiji Village. The 959 Breakfast team shared their thoughts and asked listeners if the…
Sing It Back - 03 Oct 2023
Today's theme is Artist Ensembles
Business Update - Market Analysts raise concern on new Pick N Pay CEO’s age.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about market analysts raising concern over the appointment of 70-year-old Sean Summers as the new Pick N Pay CEO. They also discussed tyre manufacturer Dunlop tyres recording a boost in investment in its Ladysmith manufacturing plant…
Kaizer Chiefs balancing act between football and business.
Kaizer Chiefs are expanding their business ventures by stepping into the snacks industry, as they introduced their line of potato chips on Monday. Founder and Director of Cash N Sport, Nqobile Ndlovu, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share what this deal means for the club’s balance between football and business.
#FirstThingsFirst - Exempt SASSA beneficiaries from paying rates and services, says Malema.
During the party’s rally in Tswelelang in the North West at the weekend, EFF leader Julius Malema said all social grant beneficiaries should be exempt from paying rates and services. The team shared their thoughts on this suggestion and asked listeners to voice theirs as well.
#SingItBack - 02 Oct 2023
Today's theme is recent artists to perform in SA in 2023
Business Update - Leadership deficit at Transnet.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the leadership deficit at Transnet, following the resignation of its CEO, Portia Derby. They also discussed the impending price of chocolate.
“Hero” Tazz driver could be in legal trouble.
Sandy-Lee Ward, the Tazz driver who was mugged as she exited a shopping centre in the Bluff in Durban south, may be in legal trouble for running over her perpetrator. Nthabiseng Dubazana, Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss how the state can pursue a case against her…