Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingsFirst - Curbing racism in schools
Yet another Grade 12 pupil from Pretoria High School for Girls has been suspended amid claims of racism. The matriculant’s suspension was confirmed by the Gauteng Department of Education on Wednesday after a video of her making statements with racial undertones circulated on social media. This follows suspension of the…
Business Update - Shoprite continues its dominance
On Business Update, Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Gugulethu Mfuphi to discuss Shoprite’s continued dominance in the South African retail space. They also spoke about Starbucks reporting lower earnings.
#SingItBack - 31 July 2024
Today theme is triple treats (Sing, Act and Dance)
Take-A-Lot platform allegedly exploited by merchants who sell fake goods
According to My Broadband, unscrupulous merchants on Takealot’s marketplace have allegedly been exploiting the platform’s features to sell knockoffs and counterfeit goods under the banner of the genuine article, as reported by Carte Blanche this past Sunday. My Broadband Editor, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to make sense of how…
#FirstThingsFirst - Should government officials be trained on how to handle digital communications?
The EFF’s Naledi Chirwa, who is no stranger to receiving backlash because of her surname, which has rich Malawian history, has criticised Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s remarks on the debate surrounding Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina's eligibility to compete for the title. This inspired an…
R123 million looted from National skills fund
R123 million was looted from National skills fund to buy luxury cars and a farm. News24 reports that former Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande wanted the report that reveals evidence of fraud, forgery, and non-delivery of services by companies kept confidential. Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe…
#SingItBack - 30 July 2024
Today's theme was songs produced by Maphorisa
Business Update - McDonald’s reports lower earnings
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about McDonald’s reporting lower earnings, globally. They also touched on Japan’s central bank.
#FirstThingsFirst - Venezuelan elections results contested
President Nicolas Maduro and opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez on Monday both claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election as foreign governments cast doubt on official results that kept the incumbent in power. The team discussed the situation the people of Venezuela find themselves in, and asked, “when you see an injustice…
#SingItBack -
Today's theme is British Crossover Artist…
Business Update - First orange juice, now coffee – prices soar
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to look at the increasing price of coffee. They also spoke about SIU and Transnet seeking to recover R2.8 billion from Nedbank.
#FirstThingsFirst - Dangers of “shoot to kill”
A total of nine suspected criminals were killed in a gun battle with KwaZulu-Natal police officers last week, police confirmed. Subsequently, new Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has said a shot fired against an officer is a declaration of war. The team deliberated on the dangers of “shoot to kill”…
Sizwe Dhlomo, defender of the oil heater
Sizwe Dhlomo vouches for an oil heater, whereas Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi and Mfundo Mabalane are for gas heaters. The debate got heated as listeners added their reasons their heater choices. Moreover, they asked, “what else got you through the winter?”
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…