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 - Is A Definition Of Racism Needed?
An opinion piece appears in The Citizen this morning about a need to define racism because we seem to not agree on what it is. The team shared what their respective definition of racism is, inviting the listeners to do the same.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is "They Should Have Been Musical Lovers"
Business Update - Our Breakfast Is Getting Cheaper, According FNB
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi rounded up BRICS with Kgomotso Meso, explaining the impact of the nations that have been added to BRICS. She also touched on findings by FNB that our breakfast is getting cheaper.
Would You Do What You Do For Work For The Rest Of Your Life?
Kgomotso Meso watched a video that posed a question about whether women want to work. She, in turn, asked listeners these questions: If you were given a chance to not work, would you take it? With what you are doing now, would you be able to do this for the…
#FirstThingFirst - Second Chances For Convicted Criminals
Thulani Ngcobo, popularly known as Pitch Black Afro, has been released from prison after serving three years for the death of his partner. Looking at his case and others who have come out in the past, do you believe in second chances for convicted criminals. The listeners shared their varying…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is from Group to Solo Artist
Business Update - July Inflation Dropped To 4,7% But Are Goods Really Getting Cheaper
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Sasol’s financial results. She also touched on July inflation dropping to 4,7%.
“Introduce Mental Wellness Programmes In schools.”
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is concerned by the recent occurrence of suicides and suicidal attempts that have been prevalent at Tsakane Secondary School. Kgomotso Meso was joined by Counselling Psychologist, Nthabiseng Moeketsi, to share insights on the burdens school kids go through that lead them to commit suicides. She…
#FirstThingFirst - Do You Have Faith In Our Electoral System?
Some Zimbabweans expressed concern over the country’s general election yesterday, which was plagued by delays and other challenges. Considering the challenges in Zimbabwe, and looking at expectations for our elections in South Africa next year, the team asked, do you think the electoral system is a good platform to effect…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is singer/songwriters (singers who write their own songs)
Business Update - Partnerships And Trade A Highlight On First Day Of BRICS
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi reviewed the first day of BRICS summit with Kgomotso Meso, touching on discussions held on engaging partnerships and trade. She also previewed second day of the summit.
Launch Of Women's Cricket League A Step In The Right Direction
The Cricket SA leadership and sports ministry are putting their money where their mouths are with the launch of the establishment of a Women’s Domestic Professional League. Sports Business Expert & Founder of Cash N Sport Research, Nqobile Ndlovu, joined Kgomotso Meso to speak about the economies surrounding professional women’s…
#FirstThingFirst - Society Should Not Solely Rely On The State To Escape From Poverty, Says Mantashe
Ahead of next year’s crucial elections and after the government had to renew the Covid-19 social relief of distress grant, ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe has said society should not solely rely on the state to escape from poverty. Kgomotso Meso and team discussed whether this was a good move…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is love songs
Business Update - All About BRICS
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to touch on some of the issues the BRICS summit will focus on as it kicks off today, including concerns around China’s economy and slow recovery.
Full SARB Report On Phala Phala Would Give Us More Insight
The South African Reserve Bank says it “cannot conclude” that Ntaba Nyoni Estates or President Cyril Ramaphosa flouted foreign-exchange control laws in its report into the Phala Phala matter. Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on this development. He said that if the…
#FirstThingFirst - What has the Senzo Meyiwa trial taught you about law?
The crime scene expert who went to the house where footballer Senzo Meyiwa was murdered in 2014 complained on Monday the case has taken its toll on his health. This has brought a question on how court procedures work. The team, joined by listeners, discussed what watching the Senzo Meyiwa…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists who started out in choirs
Business Update - Price Of Rice To Go Up
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Tongaat Hullet business rescue process hitting a snag. She also touched on consumers having to prepare for increases in the price of rice.
Is The Race Card Used To Escape Accountability?
Gauteng Housing MEC Lebogang Maile has accused a News24 reporter of racism, calling him a "stupid racist white man" and telling him to "shut up". This, after being asked questions about the progress of an investigation into Deputy President Paul Mashatile's son-in-law. The MEC believes that the journalist’s actions are…