Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingsFirst - According to Cele, contractors not forthcoming with information in George building collapse.
Minister of Police Bheki Cele has said the identified contractors working on the building that collapsed in George last Monday have not been forthcoming with information requested by police. The team weighed in on these revelations by the Minister, and asked listeners if they feel enough is being done to…
Business Update - Ithuba wins lottery tender in Tanzania.
On Business Update, Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Gugulethu Mfuphi to delve into the latest SA manufacturing data, which threatens to hurt the first quarter GDP figures. They also spoke about Ithuba winning the lottery tender in Tanzania.
Open Line: e-Hailing services, #CashInTheSong, 2-pot retirement system and more.
An assortment of subjects was raised for the #SizTheWorld team to address on #OpenLine. The latest incident of the two ladies who were stabbed by a Bolt driver put a spotlight on safety issues with e-hailing services. Others wanted to know how winners for Kaya 959 competitions are selected, as…
#SingItBack - 10 May 2024
Sing It Back Theme For Today Is Songs About Love For Music
#FirstThingsFirst - SABC bans controversial DA election campaign ad.
The SABC has written to the Democratic Alliance, refusing to broadcast its controversial "burning flag" advertisement unless it's amended. The public broadcaster said it did not want to contribute to "fuelling outrage" and the burning flag goes against nation-building. DA leader John Steenhuisen, during the end of the party’s Rescue…
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Miss USA has descended into chaos once again. For the first time in its 72-year history, the pageant has neither a Miss USA nor a Miss Teen USA titleholder after both women resigned this week. The team share their thoughts on beauty pageants today, and the dynamics around beauty standards…
Business Update - Drought poses threat to Zimbabwe economy.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the drought conditions posing a threat to Zimbabwe’s economy. They also touched on the focus being shifted to Central Banks in Europe.
#FirstThingsFirst - Do we need another CODESA?
When former president Thabo Mbeki delivered his “Observations to mark the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy” at Freedom Park in Tshwane over a week ago, he described the corruption and destruction of infrastructure and economy of the past 15 years as the result of “organised counter-revolution”, and he called…
#SingItBack - 09 May 2024
Today's theme is Bad Boys & Girls of Music.
#SingItBack - 08 May 2024
Today's Theme is Three way collabos…
Business Update - Amazon officially opens trade in SA.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on Amazon officially opening to trade in South Africa. They also spoke about French Bank, BNP Paribas, closing its corporate banking arm in South Africa.
Is MisuZulu a progressive King?
Another heated debate ensued on #SizTheWorld as the team weighed in on King MisuZulu taking a new wife, who reportedly has three children from a previous relationship. Is he “muddying” the royal blood, as Sizwe Dhlomo suggests? Or is he being a “progressive King”, as Mfundo Mabalane counters?
#FirstThingsFirst - Jabulani Khumalo vs Jacob Zuma
The battle for MK party ownership played out in the media yesterday, with the IEC subsequently settling the issue by confirming that Jabulani Khumalo ceded his ownership rights when he wrote to the commission to grant Jacob Zuma those rights. The team discussed the internal squabbles and Khumalo’s motives for…
#SingItBack - 07 MAY 24
Today's Theme Is Female Singers/Songwriters
Food Lovers Market enters pet food market.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphu provided Sol Phenduka with an update on the Transnet Durban Port. They also spoke about Food Lovers Market entering the pet food market.
Blame game as car breaks down after service.
A motorist is fighting with a dealership, accusing their technicians of failing to check the oil pump, which resulted in the engine to break four months after the car was serviced. Sol Phenduka invited Motoring Expert, Pogiso Dibakoane, to share insights on the know how when taking a car in…
DA blind to controversy around their South African flag ad.
Political parties and various high profile South Africans, including Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa, have slammed the Democratic Alliance’s controversial advert involving the burning of the national flag. They feel our flag is a symbol of unity, freedom, and pride, whereas the DA is defending itself by…
Wig snatching crimes on the increase
Human hair wigs are the latest target for Joburg and Cape Town thieves. News 24 reports that Felicia Mazibuko and Zandile Magagula were left traumatised after their expensive wigs were snatched right off their heads while walking in the CBD. Kgomotso Meso, Mfundo Mabalane, and Mpho Maboi share their opinions…
Oil giant could pull out of South Africa
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Kgomotso Meso to discuss oil giant Shell possibly pulling out of South Africa. She also provided an update on plans to save Fourways Mall.
Does the renewal of the ANC begin with formation of MK party?
ANC Electoral Committee Head, Kgalema Motlanthe, was on NewzRoom Afrika last night. During the interview, he said that the formation of MK party has helped give new life to the process of the ANC renewal. He said it would have taken the ANC a long time to do so had…