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.
#SingItBack - 10 April 2025
Today's theme is songs with “Hot” in the Title
Business Update - The Trump tariff rollercoaster keeps going
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the latest developments in the US-China trade wars, highlighting market expectations following the Trump tariff rollercoaster.
Mistresses who get upgraded to wife status
King Charles and Queen Camilla have released new photographs to mark their 20th wedding anniversary later this week, with the couple smiling and looking relaxed in images taken soon after they arrived in Italy for a state visit. Considering how they met, with the latter as a mistress, do you…
#FirstThingsFirst - AfriForum wants Mchunu to apologise to Bergview College principal
AfriForum has called on Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to issue a public apology to the principal of Bergview College in the Eastern Cape. AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, led by Advocate Gerrie Nel, is representing the principal who they say was wrongfully accused of being a suspect in the rape of…
Business Update - Rand could breach R20 to the dollar
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update Anglo American's demerger from coal and diamonds business, which is making progress. They also discussed the Rand threatening to breach R20 to the US Dollar.
Dynamics of Bond markets
US Treasuries tentatively resumed their gains on Tuesday after the wildest day for bond traders since the height of the pandemic in March 2020. Yields on 10-year US bonds fell three basis points to 4.16%, after a volatile start to the week that saw yields whip between gains and losses…
#FirstThingsFirst - Vaal Triangle residents shrugging off evacuation warnings
Despite authorities recently opening a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam as water levels surged to 111% capacity, residents in low-lying areas are reportedly showing little urgency to evacuate. While officials warn of potential flooding as the dam releases over 700 000 litres of water per second, some locals…
#SingItBack - 08 April 2025
Today's theme is Songs with a Number in the Title
Business Update - MTN to venture into video streaming business
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss MTN's plans to launch a new pan-African video streaming service with UK's Synamedia. They also reflected on the US-China trade war getting uglier.
Would you rather spend on travelling or on tangible things
After tying the knot in a glamorous ceremony at the picturesque Cape Winelands, former Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert, now Natasha Vermaak, has embarked on her honeymoon adventure with her husband, Enrico Vermaak. The couple has chosen the enchanting island of Mauritius as their honeymoon destination, renowned for its stunning…
#FirstThingsFirst - Outrage over SABC2 chopping off Afrikaans News
The DA and AfriForum have prodded the SABC regarding the disappearance of the Afrikaans news segment. "The DA demands that the SABC provide immediate clarification on why this essential service has been halted. It is crucial that we understand whether this is a permanent change, a once-off incident, or something…
#SignItBack - 07 April 2025
Today's theme is 90’s Girl Groups
Business Update - Private security sector raises concerns over new proposed regulations
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the new proposed regulations raising concerns of sustainability of the private security industry. They also touched on the market fall out that is expected to continue post Trump tariff announcement.
Status symbols
The team held a discussion on status symbols. Status symbols are defined as objects, behaviors, or traits that indicate a person's social or economic standing within society. They are often a reflection of wealth, power, prestige, or cultural capital. People use these symbols as a way to communicate their identity…
#FirstThingsFirst - Political freedom vs economic freedom
South African business leaders have written to the leaders of the country’s two biggest parties imploring them to settle their differences and keep the ruling coalition intact. During his campaign in Soweto yesterday, President Ramaphosa confirmed receiving the letter and responded, saying the ANC will not be dictated to by…
#SingItBack - 04 April 2025
Today's theme is artists who were once “Cancelled” for Various Reasons
Business Update - MassMart revamps old Game stores
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss retailer Game relaunch, with MassMart revamping its old Game stores. She also provided an update on the fall out of Trump's tariffs.
#OpenLine - General Mkhwanazi, high tuition fees, Mpho from #PlayDough,Trump tariffs, fibre service provider issues, etc
Today's #OpenLine covered various subjects, amongst them, bringing back the counter of the criminals killed by KZN cops; the exorbitant tuition fees nowadays; a wonderful visit from one of our #PlayDough participants, Mpho, why we can't reciprocate Trump tariffs; fibre service provider issues, and the latest GNU developments.
#FirstThingsFirst - The way the NPA handles cases
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has given the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) a strict deadline to explain its failure to secure a conviction against Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso. Kubayi has given NPA head Shamila Batohi two business days to account for what went wrong. She wants a full report on why…
#SingItBack - 03 April 2025
Today's theme is 2000’s Movie Soundtracks.