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 - Ramaphosa’s Intelligence Operation To Fight Zuma And Magashule
President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to have run an intelligence operation to counter allegations of electoral sabotage by former president Jacob Zuma and ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. The team shared their thoughts on the story ran by Sunday World, and asked listeners to do the same, commenting on whether he is…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs written by Babyface
Business Update - Gugu To Summit Kilimanjaro!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about South African chicken producers getting a reprieve from international dumping. She also shared a warning by Banking Ombud to consumers on banking fraud that intercepts Tap and Go payment technology. Moreover, she shared details on how you can be part…
Battle Between SANTACO And City of Cape Town
As commuters across Cape Town scrambled to find a way home on Thursday after minibus taxi drivers withdrew their services, the taxi industry wants the national government to intervene, while the city has promised to act against thuggery. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed the dynamics between SANTACO and City…
#FirstThingFirst - Party Succession For ANC And EFF
The Mail & Guardian implies on its front-page story this morning, that there are growing divisions between Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema. And we’ve seen Paul Mashatile getting constantly hammered with damaging stories in the past month. This brought up a question on party succession plans for ANC and EFF…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is one hit wonders
Business Update - Trevor Noah Campaign Helps KFC Sales Growth
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Tiger Brands pushing more of its products in the informal market. She also touched on KFC reporting an increase in sales, with Trevor Noah’s Eat Chicken for Breakfast campaign also contributing to the growth.
Should Those Who Can't Afford Minimum Wage Not Have Helpers?
The average domestic worker in South Africa is 37 and earns about R2 989 a month, with domestic work being her only source of income, according to a report released by Africa’s largest home service platform, SweepSouth. Independent Economist, Ndumiso Hadebe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on what this…
#FirstThingFirst - Malema Holding His MPs, MPLs And Councillors Accountable?
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, addressed the party’s 10th Anniversary Closing Press Conference on Wednesday at Winnie Madikizela Mandela House in Johannesburg. He touched on several subjects, including the barring of those MPs, MPLs and Councillors who failed to raise funds to transport the constituents to the celebration…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is hit Songs from 2010
Business Update - Uber Makes Operational Profit For First Time
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the impact of petrol price fluctuations on inflation. She also touched on Uber reporting operational profits for the first time, despite its share price drop.
Lamola Folds On G4S Contract
The Sowetan newspaper reports on its front-page story today, the reasons Minister of Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, folded on cancelling the G4S contract. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo to explain the merits of G4S’ court application in this matter.
#FirstThingFirst - When It Comes To Leadership, Does Race Matter?
When it comes to leadership, does race matter? Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald has warned the opposition not to put forward a white leader as a presidential candidate because South Africa is not ready for such a scenario. The team shared their views on Groenewald’s utterances and listeners gave…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry.
Business Update - Petrol Price Increase For This Month
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the petrol price increase for this month. She also touched on international dumping of tyres in South Africa to be reduced with higher tariffs.
Public Trust In Police
The Citizen newspaper published a story in their front page titled, Crime in Saps: Flawed system or cover-up? Cele’s missing data raises concerns. With Minister Cele’s recent visit to Riverlea following an incident where suspected zama zamas killed each other, the team discussed public trust in ;police. Listeners shared their…
#FirstThingFirst - Cancel Culture: Reality Or Myth?
A music festival called Tribute To Women released a statement last night, where they were annlouncoing that they are pulling Kelly Khumalo from their lineup for an upcoming event. The team pondered whether this is the start of the cancelling of the singer who is embroiled in legal matters relating…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists with a number in their name.
Business Update - Economic Ramifications Of The Coup In Niger
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe about the economic ramifications of the coup in Niger. She also touched on rating agencies expectations for South African banks to tighten lending.
Sick Leave Fraud Costs Companies Billions
Sick-leave fraud is costing South African Businesses as much as 17% of their payroll every year, and the reality is now that employers are advised to view all medical certificates provided by employees with some circumspection as this type of fraud is becoming rife in the country. Labour Economist, Andrew…