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 - 25 April 2024
Today's theme is sonmg about Diamonds & Gold
Business Update - BHP proposes takeover of Ango American
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about BHB’s proposal to take over Anglo American. They also spoke about the Reserve Bank’s revision of outlook for the damage blackouts will do to GDP.
To go out at night or not?
Experts have warned that motorists at petrol stations are easy targets for hijackers, as there’s been a notable increase in the number of incidents reported, while the petrol stations themselves are also vulnerable. Sizwe Dhlomo suggests that one should just not leave their house at night, to stay safe from…
#FirstThingsFirst - Government spent R45 billion to pay 37,800 employees over R1 million each.
Government spent R45 billion to pay 37,800 employees over R1 million each. The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Noxolo Kiviet, revealed that, over the last year, the government spent R45.4 billion on salaries of employees earning over R1 million a year. The team pondered on whether this is fair…
#SingItBack - 24 April 2024
Today's theme is singer/rapper collaboration.
Would you date an adult living with their parents?
Sizwe Dhlomo, Mpho Maboi, Mfundo Mabalane and Juliet Joseph debate the dynamics around adult children living with their parents. They touched on societal norms and standards associated with this phenomenon, for both men and women. Listeners also contributed to the discussion, with ladies sharing whether they would date a man…
Business Update - Path back to 4,5% inflation could be “bumpy”, says Reserve Bank
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Reserve Bank saying the path back to 4.5% inflation could be “bumpy”. They also spoke about Multichoice Chairperson stepping down as Canal+ deal shifts to next phase.
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa’s tenure as President.
Ahead of elections, people usually take stock of how they voted in the previous elections, and whether that vote yielded desired results. When Cyril Ramaphosa took over as the President of the country, there was hope that he would change things around. The team take their own stock of Ramaphosa’s…
#SingItBack - 23 April 2024
Today's theme is Joe Thomas sing-alongs.
Bueiness Update - The IMF remains positive on SA’s economic outlook
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the Tik Tok ban in the U.S. gaining traction with the passing of a bill allowing Bytedance, the Chinese owner of the platform, to sell stake. They also touched on the IMF remaining cautiously optimistic on South Africa’s economic…
Would you snitch on your family?
The wife of one of the accused in the R200 million SARS fraud case has exposed a R90,000 that her husband paid as a girlfriend allowance monthly. The team share whether they would snitch on someone close to them who is involved in corruption. Mfundo Mabalane shared a story of…
#FirstThingsFirst - MK Party 2 – ANC 0.
The ANC's application in its logo dispute with the MK Party was dismissed with costs. The judge found the application was "misguided". The ANC has revealed that they will appeal the decision. The team discussed the past accusations that the courts are captured. With MK Party winning two cases in…
Business Update - Nedbank CEO Mike Brown pocketed almost R100 000 a day for over 14 years.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about how bad weather is impacting the agricultural sector and higher insurance pay out. They also spoke about Banking Executives and their remuneration, with Nedbank CEO Mike Brown’s earnings revealed following his resignation.
Do you believe in urban legend?
Friday 19 April marked two months since the tragic disappearance of the six-year-old girl Joshlin Smith from the poverty-stricken informal settlement of Middelpos in Saldana bay. Her mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, boyfriend, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and other characters have been arrested in relation to her disappearance. During their first appearance…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mapisa-Nqakula request state to fund her corruption trial.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for the department to assist her with legal representation in her corruption case, which she is considering. The team deliberated about Mapisa-Nqakula’s request. They asked listeners to share whether they think she should get the…
Open Line: Dodgy football scouts, service delivery issues, and horses!
Every Friday, listeners will get the opportunity to ask about anything under the sun of #SizTheWorld. For the debut, Mpho Maboi received questions about women’s development football and scouting programmes; Sizwe Dhlomo answered personal questions about his horses; and Sol Phenduka quizzed about his romance. There were more questions, like…
#SingItBack - 19 April 2024
Today's theme is songs about Family
Business Update - Netflix sees an increase in subscribers.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the shake up expected at the JSE to ease regulations on smaller companies. The also discussed Netflix’s success, with an increase in subscribers as part of the streaming platform’s journey.
#FirstThingsFirst - Dynamics of transactional dating.
A 17-year-old girl’s posts went viral on social media after she shared videos of gifts she had received from her boyfriend, who is claimed to be a married Pastor from the Pentecostal Protestant Church in Buhle Park, Germiston. The team shared their views on the dynamics of transactional dating. They…
#FirstThingsFirst - Dynamics of transactional dating.
A 17-year-old girl’s posts went viral on social media after she shared videos of gifts she had received from her boyfriend, who is claimed to be a married Pastor from the Pentecostal Protestant Church in Buhle Park, Germiston. The team shared their views on the dynamics of transactional dating. They…