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 - “Kill The Boer” or Not?
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Economic Freedom Fighters’ leader Julius Malema for chanting “Kill the Boer, kill the Farmer” during the EFF’s 10th birthday celebrations at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed this incident. Listeners pitched in with their sentiments on what Malema did…
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Today's theme is songs produced by JD (Jermaine Dupri)
Business Update - South Africans Spend Between 30% And 50% Of Their Budget On Groceries
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoek with Sizwe Dhlomo about restaurant group, Spur Corporation buying 60% stake in Doppio Group. She also touched a report by Stats SA that says South Africans spend between 30% and 50% off their budget on groceries.
Is Panyaza using Nas’ iSpani to campaign for ANC ahead of elections?
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi handed over thousands of appointment letters of people in the province who packed Orlando stadium. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed this, and invited Columnist and Director of Rivonia Circle, Tessa Dooms, who shared her analysis of the situation. She highlighted that Lesufi is…
#FirstThingFirst - EFF’s role in political landscape of SA
The EFF held their fundraising gala dinner at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg last night. This is ahead of the party’s official 10th birthday celebrations this weekend. Sizwe Dhlomo asked the listeners to share what they think the party has added into the political landscape country as it celebrates 10 years…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Canadian artists who made it big in the U.S.
Business Update - An End Of An Era For Steinhoff
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuthi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Steinhoff dissolving and delisting. She also touched on US Fed increasing interest rates.
SAPS Bungles The Procurement Of Helicopters
The SA Police Service has spent more than R400m on seven new helicopters to fight crime, but they have stood idle for more than six months because they lack tactical radios, according to sources familiar with the matter. The team discussed this story and invited listeners who are in procurement…
#FirstThingFirst - Eskom Takes Over Load Shedding In Ekurhuleni
Eskom has taken over load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni, saying the municipality failed to implement power cuts. This affects the national grid as the country struggles with the energy crisis. Listeners weighed in on this, highlighting how unfair this is for the municipality when the whole country is…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs written by Ne-Yo
Business Update - IMF Updates Its Forecast For Economic Growth In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Stats SA reporting a slight decrease in the number of business liquidations thus far for 2023 – however companies remain under financial strain. She also touched on an 0.1% to 0.3% economic growth, as forecasted by IMF.
Should Politicians Be Licensed?
A Neuropsychologist, Dr Sam Goldstein, posted a video on Tik Tok, saying that politicians should be licensed so they can be held accountable the same way electricians, plumbers, etc are when they don’t perform. Leadership Specialist, Dumisani Tembe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss this idea. He feels strongly that we…
#FirstThingFirst - Crawford College Substitute Teacher Seen Writing Racist Phrases On Board
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane was among those who shared a video of a substitute teacher from Crawford College who was seen writing racist phrases on a board during a lesson. He captioned it as “rubbish”, while tagging the private school. The team was divided, some saying context of the…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs turning 20 this year.
Business Update - Your Sweet Tooth Is Going To Cost You
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Pick Pay saying it has over R250 million in unclaimed cash back rewards. She also cautioned again the cost of your sweet tooth, as sugar prices are expected to continue to rise by the end of the year.
Mbappe’s Record-Breaking Deal
Paris Saint-Germain have granted permission for Kylian Mbappe to speak to Al Hilal after the Saudi club's world-record £259m bid. Sizwe Dhlomo and team touched on the economics of the deal. Listeners called in to say whether they would take the deal or not.
#FirstThingFirst - Preferential Treatment For Gordhan
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan complained to President Cyril Ramaphosa after Mbalula had asserted that Gordhan needed to fix the logistics network or be removed from his portfolio. Sizwe Dhlomo and team spoke about how Gordhan enjoys preferential treatment by the President, with listeners sharing…
#SingItback
Today's theme is songs produced by Timberland
Business Update - Big Box Office Opening For Barbie And Oppenheimer
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about movies Barbie and Oppenheimer being a cause for celebration for cinemas following their respective big box office openings. She also touched on SARS being at logger heads with Glencore and African Rainbow Minerals.
"Rule of Law Is Letting Us Down," Says Pro Lucy Allais
Professor of Philosophy, Lucy Allais, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to delve deeper into previous hour discussion, bringing to the fore the question of morality when it comes to the Sizokuthola’s methods in tackling a very serious issue.