Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Business Update - Increases In Illicit Cigarette Trade Threatens Jobs At BAT
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the sharp increase in illicit cigarette trade, which threatens jobs at British American Tobacco. She also provided an update on the trouble at aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, threatening jobs in the U.S aviation space as well.
Telkom Unhappy With New Termination Rate
Business Day reports on its front page this morning that Telkom has attacked new call termination regulations that aim to cut voice communication costs and give smaller players a leg up, saying these unfairly prejudice its fixed-line business. MyBroadband Editor Jan Vermeulen joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on this…
#FirstThingFirst - What Can Politicians Do At This Point To Sway Your Vote?
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Easter Sunday took his election campaign to one of the biggest churches in South Africa, the St Engenas ZCC at Moria in Limpopo, where he received a warm welcome. EFF leader Julius Malema also attended the same service. The team deliberated on whether, this late in…
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Today's theme is Soul Inspired Urban Songs
Busines Update - Canal+ And Multichoice Deal Rumoured To Soon Include Patrice Motsepe
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo spoke about Patrice Motsepe entering the fray in the bid for Canal+ and Multichoice deal. They also previewed South African Reserve Bank’s MPC projections.
YouTube Ordered To Hand Over Data On People Who Watched Specific Videos
U.S. authorities ordered Google to reveal personal information about the viewers of selected YouTube videos due to an unidentified individual’s engagement with the content, reported Forbes. Editor of MyBroadband (which has also carried the story), Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss these kinds of incidents in general. They touched…
#FirstThingFirst - Latest Evidence In The AKA Murder Case Allegedly Points At Gcaba Family
The detective investigating the murders of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, chef Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside Wish on Florida in February last year alleges the source of an R800,000 payoff was Durban businessman Sydney Mfunda Gcaba. The team deliberated on the evidence led in big cases and pondered, “do…
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Today's theme is gone to soon
Business Update - The Economic Impact Of The Baltimore Bridge Collapse
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo provided an update on Educor higher learning institutions. They also discussed the economic impact of the Baltimore Bridge collapse.
The Concept Of Work Wives And Work Husbands
Kate Abdo's partner Malik Scott has broken his silence on Jamie Carragher's bizarre on-air comments about the CBS Sports anchor not being 'loyal' two weeks ago. The chemistry between Kate and co-anchor Thiery Henry doesn’t quell the utterances. The team share their views on work wives and work husbands.
#FirstThingFirst - Collen Malatji Fails To Declare Financial Interests To Parliament
Several ANC parliamentarians were reprimanded in Parliament yesterday and sanctioned for failing to declare their financial interests on time. These include ANC Youth League President, Collen Malatji. The team discussed whether his excuses for not doing so, offered by ANCYL Spokesperson Zama Khanyase on NewzRoom Afrika two days ago, are…
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Today's theme is artists with famous children
Business Update - Boeing’s Turbulent Times Result In Leadership Change
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about MTN’s results, which felt a pinch in Nigeria. She also broke down how aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been going through turbulent times, leading to a leadership change.
Transparency Of The Court In ANC vs MK Party Matter Will Save Them
Ahead of the Electoral Court handing down its judgment on whether the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) should be deregistered and barred from contesting the upcoming elections, Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to weigh in. They touched on the alleged leak of the judgement; the postponement…
#FirstThingFirst - Should We Stop Playing Diddy’s Music?
CNN reports that search warrant activity at homes belonging to musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday is related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. The CNN source would not specify whether Combs himself was the specific target, citing the sensitive nature of the investigation. The team deliberated on…
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Today's theme is songs with the word "World" in the title
Business Update - Damelin, CityVarsity And Lyceum Colleges Deregistered
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo discussed Damelin College, CityVarsity, Lyceum colleges, and Icesa City Campus getting deregistered by Education of Higher Education. They also spoke about mining activities at Mafube Coal mine being at risk of closure.
Fake Middleton?
Mail Online is reporting that “shameless conspiracy theorists are continuing to peddle baseless and vicious rumours about the cancer-stricken Princess of Wales, outrageously claiming her brave announcement was AI-generated.” The team answer whether they can tell when something is AI-generated or not. Can you?
#FirstThingFirst - What Is John Steenhuisen Afraid Of?
DA leader John Steenhuisen was one of the speakers on Alec Hogg’s BizNews platform last week. During his speech, he implied that smaller parties are de-campaigning his party in the Western Cape. The team deliberated on his utterances and whether he is afraid of losing a grip on DA’s majority…
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Today's theme is South African hit songs sampled from other songs