Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Impact of climate change in severe turbulence.
Two incidences of severe turbulence were reported towards the end of last month. One was on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, where one passenger died and more than 70 passengers and crew suffered injuries, some of which were serious. A few days later, a Qatar Airways flight…
#FirstThingsFirst - Election results declared, what now?
On the sidelines of the election results announcement, SABC interviewed FF+ leader Pieter Groenewald about the performance of his party during the elections. During the interview he remarked that FF+ want the Phala Phala farm gate crime panel findings back in the National Assembly. The team deliberated assertion on this…
#SingItBack - 31 May 2024
Today's theme is about kissing
#OpenLine - Election results, black tech experts, support for SMMEs, etc
Today’s Open Line covered election results; most intimidating interview for the #SizTheWorld team members; singing for a kid celebrating their birthday; opportunities for small businesses in Gauteng; and more.
#FirstThingsFirst - ANC, MK, EFF coalition on the cards?
Remember when former President Jacob Zuma posted a video with a birthday wish for Julius Malema in March? Remember how in the video, Zuma encouraged him to work hard in preparation for the elections so that “WE” achieve two thirds majority. We discussed what the “WE” in the message could…
Business Update - Markets react to elections.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about African Bank results. They also touched on how the markets have reacted to the elections.
#SingItBack - 30 May 2024
Today's theme is songs with "People" in the title
Post Office wants the small parcel market all to itself.
The Minister of Communications, Mondli Gungubele, and digital technologies has extended the Post Office’s exclusivity for small packages again, which means that courier companies are not allowed to deliver certain packages, but the industry is ready to fight this to the bitter end. The team discuss this development and invite…
#FirstThingsFirst - Sizwe’s act of defiance against the ANC!
Sizwe Dhlomo revealed on #SizTheWorld that he protested the ANC by changing his vote at the polls yesterday at the last minute. Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi and Mfundo Mabalane also shared their voting experiences. So did the Kaya 959 listeners.
#SingItBack - 29 May 24
Today's theme is songs about moving…
Business Update - Pepkor see record cell phone sales.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Pepkor, owners of companies like Pep, Ackermans and HiFi Corp, seeing record cell phone sales. They also discussed business expectations as South Africans take to the polls today.
Doja Cat’s daddy issues on the fore.
Doja Cat has again put her father, actor Dumisani Dlamini, on blast for allegedly being an absent father. On Monday, the rapper dominated social media trends lists after she took to her Instagram timeline, writing: “Dad, let me know when/if you need me to re-up your makeup cabinet because you…
#FirstThingsFirst - #ElectionsOnKaya: The pride of voting!
MaBlerh joined the #SizTheWorld team for the first hour of the show as they discussed the pride they used to feel for voting, which is seemingly back for today’s elections. They asked listeners if they are proud of the vote they will be making today.
#SingItBack - 28 May 2024
Today's theme is song about Freedom…
Should power slap fighting be banned?
The #SizTheWorld team shared their opinions on the sport of power slapping, as professional slap fighter Danie van Heerden looks to take part in the Super Heavyweight Power World Slap Championship. Is it the most dangerous sport? Should it be banned?
Bussiness Update - Makro glitch sees pricing errors.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack Pick N Pay’s new turnaround strategy. They also discussed Makro experiencing a technical glitch in e-commerce pricing.
#FirstThingsFirst - Kanana residents close a voting station in protest
Kanana residents in Sebokeng, Gauteng, closed a voting station for the better part of Monday, to demand electricity. The group said the protest was aimed at forcing the government and Eskom to intervene. Were they right to close a voting station in protest? What impact will it have on the…
#SingItBack - 27 May 2024
Today's theme is about Beauty/ being Beautiful…
Bsusines Update - Latest on the debt burden at Fourways Mall
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the developments on the debt burden at Fourways Mall. They also previewed the economic week ahead, with focus on elections and the MPC. In addition, they briefly touched on influencers’ impact on restaurant business bottom-line, following a Tik Tok trend…
The dead Internet theory
Editor of MyBroadband, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the theory of dead internet. The dead internet theory essentially claims that activity and content on the internet, including social media accounts, are predominantly being created and automated by artificial intelligence agents. The discussion highlighted flaws in the search engine…