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.
Plea for lobolo to be regulated
During Public hearings on the Marriage Bill in KZN this week, the lobolo price was among the concerns raised. Some residents argued that the Marriage Bill should regulate the current trend of exorbitant lobolo prices. Currently, no custom regulates lobolo prices as they are decided by the two families involved…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is Paul Mashatile going to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa?
In yesterday’s episode of Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh’s SMWX podcast, Sizwe was joined by anti-apartheid activist, former Gauteng Premier and politician, Tokyo Sexwale. The ANC member unpacked a wide range of topics. On the ANC succession topic, Sexwale supports Paul Mashatile as the next in line for ANC Presidency. He also spoke…
#SingItBack - 26 February 2025
Today's theme is Ladies of the late 90's
Business Update - Mahindra to set up shop in South Africa.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Indian auto maker Mahindra wanting to fully set up shop in South Africa. They also spoke about Zoom expecting to report lower earnings.
Parliamentary cleaners getting paid more than teachers.
According to DA MP Dr Mark Burke, parliamentary cleaners earn about R30 000 per month. He said this during a parliamentary session yesterday. He argued that the fact that cleaners earn more than teachers is nonsensical and unjustifiable. The team and listeners shared whether they agree with Dr Burke or…
#FirstThingsFirst - "Don't make a billboard out of children", Sizwe Dhlomo.
McDonald’s South Africa has donated Mi Desks to two primary schools in Cape Town to improve learning conditions for young pupils. According to the company, this donation addresses the lack of proper school furniture, with Grade 1 learners currently writing on the floor. The Mi Desk, an innovative and mobile…
#SingItBack - 25 February 2025
Today's theme is songs with “Time” in the Title.
Business Update - SA on a hunt for a new Lotto operator
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Competition Commission ordering Google and other technology giants to pay South African media up to R500 million for the imbalance in competition and digital advertising revenue. They also reflected on a hunt for a new Lotto license operator, which could…
Is Sizwe Dhlomo the new Petty Labelle?
Sizwe Dhlomo received a call from a service provider who is owed R3500 for services he provided while Sizwe was out of the country. During the exchange, the irate service provider threatened to send people to Sizwe's house. Incensed by the service provider's attitude, Sizwe was thinking of buying the…
#FirstThingsFirst - MK Party looking for organisational discipline.
MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu announced the leaders of the National High Command on Monday in Sandton. During his address, he also announced restriction to access to MK Party President, Jacob Zuma. The team and listeners deliberated on whether this is necessary and if will work or not.
#SingItBack - 24 February 2025
Today's theme is Male & Female R&B Duets
Business Update - SA could be off grey list by October.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the FATf grey listing, with South Africa expected to be off the list by October 2025. They also spoke about Turkey being the latest country keen to join BRICS.
South Africans and their unique sense of humour.
Gautrain recently faced one of the most bizarre disruptions in its history after an unauthorised borehole was drilled too close to the underground train line. This unusual incident forced the temporary suspension of the Rosebank-Park station service – an inconvenience for commuters but an absolute win for South African humour…
#FirstThingsFirst - "Toxic" relationship between Godongwana and Kieswetter.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana snubbed overtures from SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter to discuss proposals to improve tax collection on several occasions ahead of this week’s unprecedented postponement of the R2-trillion budget. According to Sunday Times, well-placed officials told the newspaper this week that the working relationship between Godongwana and Kieswetter…
#SingItBack - 21 February 2025
Today's theme is current Leading Ladies of R&B
Business Update - Two pot reform; what was in the postponed budget speech
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on the postponed budget speech, specifically regarding two pot retirement system reforms. They also provided an update on the growing concerns around Germany's economy.
#OpenLine - Has Sizwe Dhlomo finally come over to the Kendrick Lamar side?
On #OpenLine, the team and listeners discussed various topics, including a suggestion for a Play Dough book club; Budget speech postponement and the power Cyril Ramaphosa wields to get the budget approved; the source for Juliet Joseph's traffic updates; whether Sizwe Dhlomo has come over to the Kendrick side since…
#FirstThingsFirst - Coach Seema defends fielding Mogaila in a PSL match.
Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has explained the reasons behind playing Shaun Mogaila during their 4-2 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership match at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday. The 29-year-old was involved in a head-on collision that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old schoolchild in Tembisa…
#SingItBack - 20 February 2025
Today's theme is most Grammy Nominations in History.
Business Update - KFC to TFC?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe to reflect on the impact the postponement of the Budget Speech has on business in the country and why we have a revenue shortfall. They also spoke about "Kentucky Fried Chicken" to be domiciled in Texas.