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.
#FiratThingsFirst - Why are some Christians so gullible?
The government has welcomed a ruling by a court in Malawi on Wednesday that self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary be extradited to SA to face numerous charges including fraud and rape. In 2020, the couple appeared before two courts in SA on multiple charges. They were granted…
SIU says more than 10% of Eskom employees failed to declare conflicts of interest
According to the SIU, 5,464 Eskom employees failed to declare conflicts of interest, as per company policy, and 334 employees had direct business interests in Eskom suppliers and contractors, and R180-million in illicit payments were traced from fraudulent vendors directly to Eskom employees. The team discussed conflict of interest and…
#FirstThingsFirst - Social grants, a necessary but unproductive thorn for the government
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the National Budget yesterday, after a false start last month. The team and listeners reflected on the budget, zooming in on social grants as a whole. Social grants are allocated R284.7 billion for 2025/26, allowing the government to increase various grants. How do…
#SingItBack - 12 March 2025
Today's theme is songs About Apologising
Business Update - New property developments at Waterfall City
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about regulators calling for more clarity into details of crypto transactions in South Africa. They also spoke about new property developments expected to expand the Waterfall City in Midrand
Road unworthy vehicles
The recent public transport accidents that have claimed the lives of tens of South Africans spurred a discussion between the team and listeners this morning about vehicles and their state of road worthiness, in general. They posed the question, "do you worry about the road worthiness of a vehicle you…
#FirstThingsFirst - Malema vs Ramaphosa
During a Q&A session in parliament yesterday, EFF leader Julius Malema accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of undermining International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola when he spoke to billionaire Elon Musk earlier this year. According to Malema, Ramaphosa should have followed diplomatic protocols when he wanted to speak with Musk…
#SingItBack - 11 March 2025
Today's theme is from Old School to AmaPiano (AmaPiano Songs that Sample Kwaito and other Old School songs)
Retail sales show modest growth in FMCG
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Transnet Port Terminals following through with calls for private sector participation. They also spoke about South African retail sales for 2024, which saw a modest growth in the FMCG space.
Is Sizwe Dhlomo weird?
Sizwe Dhlomo thinks he has a psychological problem. He doesn't like wastage. He makes sure he finishes everything on his plate when eating. He turns the shower gel bottle upside down to get all of it out. He eats the bread crust. And many other things because he just doesn't…
#FirstThingsFirst - Are we ready for e-voting?
The IEC is currently hosting a conference on e-voting, where the pros and cons of this way of voting are discussed. E-voting refers to using electronic systems to cast and count votes in elections, enhancing the voting process' efficiency and accessibility, eliminating the traditional paper ballot, ballot boxes, and manual…
#SingItBack - 10 March 2025
Today's theme is Spotify's Most Streamed Artists Born In Sub-Sahara Afric
Business Update - All eyes on the Budget Speech...again!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to discuss the second attempt at our Budget Speech planned for this Wednesday. They also spoke about company results from AVI, the makers of Five Roses tea and Bakers biscuits.
The US could sanction those implicated in Zondo Commission
The US government may use the reports from the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture to impose targeted sanctions against South African individuals. So says Flip Buys, chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, who travelled to the US with a Solidarity delegation over the past two weeks. Sol Phenduka invited…
#FirstThingsFirst - The case for Patrice Motsepe’s presidential bid
Murmurs are growing about Patrice Motsepe being groomed for the Union Buildings through his CAF leadership. Would it be such a bad idea? Which political platform would he utilise as he has been apolitical so far? Should he focus on becoming FIFA Vice President, and subsequently FIFA President, after his…
Business Update - Microsoft invests R5.4bn in South Africa
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on Rainbow Chicken financial results released this morning. They also spoke about Microsoft investing R5.4 billion in South Africa.
#OpenLine - Praise singers, Tesla sales, state of hospitals in SA, Mfundo's trench coat, etc
On today's #OpenLine, #SizTheWorld team and listeners touched on various topics. These included praise singers for Presidents; the reason Tesla sales have declined in China; tax for freelancers; Mfundo Mabalane's look of the day; covid rules at clinics and hospitals still in effect; and more; Ramaphosa's two-day visit of Joburg…
#FirstThingsFirst - To twerk or not to twerk?
A detective in the New York City Police department’s special victims’ unit is raising eyebrows after appearing in a raunchy pole-dancing video that’s gone viral. Melissa Mercado, a seven-year veteran of New York’s Finest, popped up on a music video published by World Hip Hop, which shows the curvy cop…
#SingItBack - 06 March 25
Today's theme is songs with the word make in the title.
#Business update - Woolies interim results a mixed bag!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Woolworths interim results, which have showed a mixed performance. They also provided an update on Nigeria's budget woes.