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.
Business Update - Orange juice price keeps soaring
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi gave Sizwe Dhlomo an update on the NUMSA strike at Gautrain, which has ended after a wage agreement. They also discussed the soaring price of orange juice, now up 55% in the last year.
#OpenLine - Bob Mabena’s birthday, Mogoeng Mogoeng, EFF relevancy, Climate Change Bill and more
On the #OpenLine today, the team paid tribute to Bob Mabena on what could have been his 55th birthday. They also answered questions on former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng; EFF relevancy; signing of the Climate Change Bill; Donald Trump’s assassination attempt; and more.
#FirstThingsFirst - Zizi Kodwa resignation a surprise
Corruption accused former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned with immediate effect as an ANC member of the National Assembly. Was this development a surprise for you? Is it the end of the road for him as a politician or will he resurface somewhere like Malusi Gigaba…
Business Update - Quicket to be bought by Ticketmaster
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to report on U.S based ticket marketplace Ticketmaster buying South Africa’s Quicket. They also spoke about luxury group LVMH reporting lower profits.
Bus driver makes boy walk 50kms from school
The mother of an 11-year-old schoolboy who walked about 50 kilometres from Simon's Town to Khayelitsha after losing his bus ticket says her family is still reeling from the ordeal. Lifalethu Mbasana - who attends Simon's Town Primary School - was left stranded in the area on Monday when he…
#FirstThingsFirst - Sun City raid just a PR stunt?
Correctional Services officials have seized several contraband and unwanted items at the Johannesburg Prison, commonly known as Sun City. Prison wardens accompanied by members of the South African Police Services conducted a raid at the prison on Wednesday night. Cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, PlayStation consoles and dagga are some of…
#FirstThingsFirst - Presidency needs oversight, Dr John Hlophe tells Ramaphosa in robust debate.
Speaking before the National Assembly on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about everything except his office’s R612-million budget. But it was the scope and scale of the Presidency, which has no parliamentary committee to account to, that drew the ire of MPs during the debate. The uMkhonto Wesizwe Party’s Chief…
Business Update - Google back tracks on its Cookie policy
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the latest in South African banks, from share price rally seen in the last month to decreasing investment in ATM’s. They also provided an update on Google backtracking on its cookie policy.
Second hand clothing or thrifting, is it your thing?
Due to the ever-increasing price of clothes, many South Africans have turned to the second-hand clothing market to go shopping and flip old garments into cash. Sizwe Dhlomo relays a story about her sisters making money with “thrifting”. Sol Phenduka and Mpho Maboi, as well as listeners share experiences with…
Business Update - Battle of the “Takis” brand name.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the latest Anglo American Platinum results. They also discussed the battle of the “Takis” trademark.
Decisions that change your life.
Former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she now regrets her decision to decline the nomination for Deputy President offered at the ANC conference at NASREC in 2017. The team deliberate on accepting the nomination could have done for her political career. They also share, together…
#FirstThingsFirst - Action SA makes an about-turn on working with the ANC.
Action SA will support, work with ANC in Joburg. But on the condition that Kabelo Gwamanda steps down as the Mayor, amongst others. How do you feel about this as citizen of Joburg? Is Herman Mashaba and his party flip-floppers? Are you sad that we'll be getting another Mayor? Were…
Business Update - Latest on Tongaat Hulett business rescue.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe to provide an update on Tongaat Hulett business rescue process. They also touched on the backstory to the IT global outage experienced last week.
Kamala Harris has her work cut out, says Prof Landsberg.
U.S. President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump while endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the party's candidate. University of Johannesburg’s Politics & International Relations Professor Chris Landsberg joined Sizwe…
#SingItBack - 22 July 2024
Today's theme is songs with Man in the title.
#FirstThingsFirst - Culture and representation at the centre of Miss SA finalist outrage.
The Miss South Africa organization is speaking out in response to the comments made on social media about Top 16 finalist Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina. The popular finalist was reportedly born in Soweto and currently lives in Cape Town, and viewers of the show are questioning her nationality because both of…
Business Update - VBS liquidators recover almost R150m
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak VBS liquidators recovering almost R150 million siphoned from the bank. They also touched on South African Reserve Bank MPC keeping interest rates unchanged.
#OpenLine - Africa’s economy, road safety, child trafficking, and more.
Boosting Africa’s economy, Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament, warning on road safety, child trafficking syndicates, changing title deeds and more were discussed on today’s open line.
#FirstThingsFirst - Kobe Bryant wasn’t a good person, according to childhood friend.
Kobe Bryant’s childhood friend labelled him as a bad person who didn’t take care of his friends and family. The team discuss the dynamics of Kobe’s relationships with his parents as well as his wife. They also asked listeners, “do you blame Kobe Bryant for the state his parents were…
Business Update - Seriti launching the country’s biggest wind farm
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to cover the plans undertaken by Seriti to launch the country’s biggest wind farm, as mining houses invest heavily into renewable energy. They also previewed economic data, with retail sales and repo rate announcements scheduled for today.