Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Today's them is songs about flying
Business Update - Frozen Potato Chips Price Increase
On Business Update today, Gugu Mfuphi spoke with the team about the change in interest rates, as expected to be announced by the South African Reserve Bank this week. She also provided developments in the S&P ratings agency story she covered last week.
Visiting Your Old Place Of Work
After spotting an ex-colleague at the office recently, it made us wonder if this is a common thing. We asked, are you one of those people who visits your old place of work? If you are, when was the last time you visited and why? And if you are not…
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• This is 959 breakfast champs • We are looking for kaya’s coolest kid
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Between 2019 and 2022, the department of public works and Infrastructure spent roughly R93 million to maintain the official residences of ministers, their deputies, and director generals, reported the CityPress. What would it take for leaders to have the best interests of citizens at the heart of their service? The…
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Today's theme is artists named after colours
Business Update - D-Day For Credit Ratings Announcements
On Business Update, Gugu Mfuphi spoke about the deadline for credit ratings announcement from S&P ratings agency. She also touched on Dischem CEO stepping down after 45 years in the business.
Winter Warmers Playlist
The weather has gotten colder and colder as winter approaches, and we want warm you up with some lovely music. We are putting together a playlist of winter warmers. What song should we add to this “winter warmers’ playlist
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South Africa's state power utility Eskom may have to implement "Stage 8" level of power cuts this winter if its interventions are not effective, said Group Executive for Transmission Segomoco Scheppers in a briefing on Thursday. How ready are you for higher stages of loadshedding this winter? Transport minister Sindisiwe…
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Today's theme is singers turned actors
Business Update - Frozen Potato Chips Price Increase
On Business Update today, Gugu chatted with the team about the expected increase in the price of frozen potato chips. She also broke down how the Telkom share price plunged after profit warning.
Protecting Your Stuff In Communal Spaces
Sol searched and searched for his special coffee mug in the office yesterday. He wants to do something that ensures everyone knows it’s his mug and should stay away from it. Print a photo of his face when he had monkey pox into his mug. We asked the listener, “what…
#959BreakfastChamps
• This is 959 breakfast champs • We are looking for kaya’s coolest kid
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Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan says he won’t name any politicians who have been implicated in alleged corruption at Eskom by former chief executive Andre de Ruyter. Is he sincere or just protecting his interests? KFC has lashed out at an entrepreneur who accused them of stealing his chicken kota…
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Today's theme is singing kids of famous musicians
Business Update - South Africa facing A Downgrade?
On Business Update, Gugu spoke to the team about South Africa facing a threat of a downgrade. She also covered Google’s undertaking to delete inactive accounts.
Being Estranged From Family
Singer Brian McKnight has been under fire from social media atter it was revealed he is estranged from his kids from his previous marriage. He has responded to the backlash by confirming this, and saying the estrangement was mutual. Listeners shared their own stories of being estranged from family.
#959BreakfastChamps
• This is 959 breakfast champs • We are looking for kaya’s coolest kid
#FirstThingFirst
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2023 from 32.7% in the final quarter of last year, data showed on Tuesday. We played a short clip from Kaya Biz interview with Statistician General of Stats SA. Listeners weighed in on this unwelcome news. The gun…
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Today's theme is songs about cars