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 - Holding NGOs Accountable
There is a story in the Star newspaper this morning about “mass deportation” of illegal immigrants being opposed by the Helen Suzman Foundation through a court process. Using this story as an example, the team discussed the role NGOs and posed the question about how these organisations can be held…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced or co-produced by DJ Maphorisa
Business Update - Truworths To Invest In New Distribution Centre
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Truworths’ investment in a new distribution centre. Another story she covered is Cashbuild’s reporting of lower profits due to various reasons.
Is There A Growing Pattern Of Earthquakes In SA?
Another earth tremor was felt in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday night. There seems to have been a growing pattern of these quakes in South Africa, especially Gauteng, in recent times. We invited Prof. Ray Durrheim, Professor of Geosciences at Wits, to share insights on why this could be the…
#FirstThingFirst - Leaders Glamourising Alcohol
This morning, The Star newspaper carries a story about poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai slamming leaders who glamourise alcohol. This follows a video that went viral of MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene, talking about paying for drinks, those drinks including champagne, during an event by his department to celebrate women…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is #1 Billboard Song of the Summer
Business Update - Petrol Prices Going Up Next Week
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Woolworths reporting seeing profits in their operations. She also touched on petrol price increases scheduled for next week.
Bridging The Gap Between Older Parents And Millennials
Kgomotso Meso spotted a video on Instagram of a mother and daughter, who are both parents, having a conversation about their different styles of parenting. The video highlighted how millennials are having a lot on their plate when it comes to parenting, thus causing them anxiety. Parent & Family Coach,…
#FirstThingFirst - Recycling Of Rejects Into Political Structures
Former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has launched his own political party, the African Congress for Transformation (ACT). Magashule enlisted former Hawks head Berning Ntlemeza and a few ANC councillors and independent councillors from Northern Cape as part of party. The team, together with the listeners, discussed the recycling of rejected…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs written by The Dream
Business Update - South Africa’s Grey Listing Catches Up With Crypto Traders
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Kgomotso Meso to speak about how South Africa’s grey listing is catching up with crypto traders. In addition, she spoke about Consumer Goods Council Ombudsman sharing complaints of online shoppers in their new report.
Adv Kholeka Gcaleka Carries A Lot Of Baggage For The Public Protector Office
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka got the majority nod on Tuesday from the parliamentary committee finalising the search. Political parties like the EFF and DA have already shown their objections around her being appointed for the Public Protector job because of the baggage she comes with in relation to how…
#FirstThingFirst - “Thabo Bester: My Lover, My Captor.”
The state has poured cold water on Nandipha Magudumana’s claim that she was defenceless, helpless, and taken out of the country against her will by rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The two lovers appeared besotted with each other the last time they appeared in court. What could have changed? Could…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artist who were part of singing competitions but didn't win.
Business Update - Shoprite Partners With MobiCred
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Stats SA’s report of a decline in the number of businesses closing down in South Africa. She also covered the story about Shoprite partnering with MobiCred to extend credit to shoppers to buy non-food items.
Things To Consider When Fighting An Unfair Dismissal
Following The EFF's central command team firing its representatives who failed to organise or pay for transport for their representatives to get to the party's 10th anniversary at the end of July, and murmurs of them taking the EFF to court, Legal Analyst, Nthabiseng Dubazana, weighed in on whether they…
#FirstThingFirst - Dr Mpho Phalatse Has Resigned As A DA Councillor
Former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has resigned as a DA councillor. Phalatse, a qualified medical doctor, says she is going back to saving lives. She also says she is not leaving the DA as a member, but is the writing on the wall regarding her future with the party? When…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Married & Divorced
Business Update - It’s Too Early To Celebrate Lower Inflation, Says SARB
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about how the U.S. and international central banks seek to keep interest rates higher for longer. She also touched on SARB saying it’s too soon to celebrate lower inflation.
Disputes Over Zimbabwean Election Results
The Zimbabwean election's credibility was overshadowed by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's shortcomings, such as a lack of voting material resulting in delayed voting. There also have been other reported incidents that have led to disputes to deem the elections not free and fair. Legal and Policy Researcher, Jamie Mighti, joined…