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.
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Today's theme is DJ/Vocalist collabos
Business Update - Ripple Effects Of The Truck Fires On SA Highways
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about U.S and South Africa seeking to boost business ties through various summits. She also spoke about the ripple effects of truck fires on South African highways.
Double Penal System For Road Offences?
The Constitutional Court has found that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) is constitutional. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on this judgement.
#FirstThingFirst - COPE’s Deregistration Confusion
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has dismissed claims that COPE has been deregistered. This, following reports they would not be contesting 2024 elections. But it turned out, they were actually deregistered as a company. The party’s spokesperson Dennis Bloom was on Phemelo Motene’s show last night and revealed that…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is SAMA Best Female Artists
Business Update - Sasol Charges Exorbitant Fees For Gas, According To Competition Commission
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the Competition Commission highlighting how Sasol has been charging exorbitant fees for gas. She also covered story on French insurance companies counting cost of damage due to riots.
ChatGPT Sued By Author Of The Bedwetter
Sarah Silverman is suing the creator of ChatGPT for unauthorized use of her 2010 book “The Bedwetter,” according to a lawsuit Friday in a U.S. District Court. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on the matter.
#FirstThingFirst - Are We Gatekeepers Of Amapiano?
American singer Swae Lee took to his Twitter page to share his excitement about getting on the Amapiano sound after recently visiting Nigeria. In the tweet, the hitmaker added a Nigerian flag next to the word "Amapiano", and this caused an uproar on Twitter with South Africans calling him out…
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Today's theme is UK artists whop made it big in America
Business Update - 7000 Jobs On The Line Should Post Office Go Into Business Rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo, providing an update on the Post Office and the fact that 7000 jobs could be lost should it go into business rescue. She also touched on US authorities raising concerns about businesses that have yet to divest from Russia after conflict…
Unused Local Municipality Funds Returned To Treasury
ANC NEC concerned after almost R1bn in unused local municipality funds returned to Treasury. Independent Political analyst, Khaya Sithole, weighed in on this, sharing that service delivery being looked at as trade utility instead of delivering services is a corruption issue rather than competence or capacity.
#FirstThingFirst - Orlando Pirates Neutral On Israe-Palestine Conflict
Orlando Pirates will not boycott their upcoming fixture against Israel-based outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite calls to cancel the friendly match. The ANC Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane, defended the club’s decision. Listeners shared their sentiments on the issue, after Sizwe Dhlomo and team offered their thoughts.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo)
Business Update - Economists Expect One More Interest Rate Hike By End Of July
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about expected interest rate hike by end of July. She also provided an update on SOE’s, touching on Eskom, Post Office, and SAA.
SABC’s Financial Woes
The SABC could find itself having to apply for business rescue as its finances once again teeter on the brink. CFO Yolande van Biljon has warned that in the worst-case scenario, the broadcaster might have to follow the route of the South African Post Office to avoid liquidation. In the…
#FirstThingFirst - Ramaphosa Plays Down Mashatile Ousting Rumours
The Western Cape government confirmed that 110 BMW vehicles purchased in 2022 were never used. In other news, President Cyril Ramaphosa confronted his deputy Paul Mashatile on Sunday over the latter’s claims that there was a plot to oust him from office. The team touched on both these stories and…
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Today's theme is songs about apologies
Business Update - Kusile Power Station In Trouble Over Pollution
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Post Bank wanting to remain relevant by appointing a new CEO. She also touched on Eskom’s Kusile power station facing fines over emissions.
Twitter Threatens Meta With A Lawsuit Over Threads
Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads — in perhaps the clearest sign yet that Twitter views the app as a competitive threat. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share his insights on this ongoing…
#FirstThingFirst - Keke Palmer’s Baby Father Gets The Wrath Of Social Media
The father of entertainer Keke Palmer’s son is getting dragged on social media for recent comments he made regarding her clothing. Palmer was recently filmed grooving at an Usher concert in Las Vegas, where the superstar singer serenaded her. The team shared their thoughts, with listeners also doing the same.