Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
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#FirstThingFirst - Judge Hlophe And Judge Motata Impeached!
Judge President John Hlophe’s and Judge Nkola Motata’s impeachment processes were finalised yesterday. Both the judges faced accusations of gross misconduct in 2008 and 2007 respectively – but it would take years of litigation and delays before they were finally removed, through a parliamentary vote, from office on Wednesday. The…
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Today's theme is songs with the word Colour in the title
Business Update - How Much Is The NHI Bill Going To Cost?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo previewed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech to be delivered this afternoon. They highlighted the uncertainty that remains on whether the Minister will mention the NHI. Izaak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist joined in, touching on the concerns around how…
Playing Music For Appropriate Occasions
Sizwe Dhlomo believes that there is appropriate music to play at a certain function or occasion and there is inappropriate music to play at a certain function or occasion. Is he too conservative as he grows older? Sol Phenduka, on the other hand, thinks that the kind of music you…
#FirstThingFirst - Ramaphosa Announces May 29 As 2024 Elections Date
Following much anticipation, President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally announced the date of the 2024 general elections as 29 May. The team discussed these developments, touching on some of the concerns from opposition ;political parties about the ANC having competitive advantage for the fact that they knew the election date beforehand…
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Today's theme is songs about Girl Power
Business Update - Heineken Faces Worst Downturn In Nigeria
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Heineken revealing that their Nigerian unit is facing the worst downturn in history. They also spoke about Anglo American Platinum’s plans to restructure mines, potentially affecting 3700 jobs.
Home Affairs Minister Calls For Stricter Laws In Hiring Foreigners
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called for harsher sanctions against companies or individuals who give employment to illegal foreigners in South Africa. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about how laws can be made stricter to allow for solutions to resolve this issue. Zikalala also touched…
#FirstThingFirst - Who Do You Trust With Your Medical Advice?
Kaya 959 News covered a story whereby the Department of Health remarked on a voice note making rounds on social media claiming that people who vaccinated against Covid-19 are dying due to the vaccines, labelling it as misleading. The team held a discussion about vaccines in general, touching on misinformation…
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Today's theme is songs from albums turning 20 this Year
Business Update - Temu Raises Concerns For Local Retailers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about concerns raised about future mine cuts and job losses because of the Just Transition. They also touched on Temu, a new competitor to Shein raising concerns for local retailers.
Elsa Majimbo vs Naomi Campbell
In a surprising turn of events, social media sensation Elsa Majimbo has deleted her tweets regarding her encounter with supermodel Naomi Campbell and the subsequent viral TikTok video where she claimed to have been blackballed by the supermodel. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Mpho Maboi, Mfundo Mabalane, and Juliet Joseph…
#FirstThingFirst - Nathi Nhleko On State Of The Country And ANC
An audio clip of former Police Minister and ANC member Nathi Nhleko has leaked, apparently from a WhatsApp group consisting of other ANC comrades. In the over 16-minute clip, Nhleko raises many important issues. One of them was being critical of how our democracy work, saying people should govern beyond…
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Today's theme is siblings showing each other some love (collabos)
Business Update - Coca-Cola SA Gets New CEO As It Prepares To List On The JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Coca-Cola South Africa preparing for its re-listing in the JSE with a new CEO. They also provided developments on Steinhoff’s Markus Jooste, with him still being investigated by SAICA.
Appetite For New Banks Lies In How Existing Banks Are Structured, Says Khaya Sithole
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the commencement of the new South African Postbank Amendment Act – which will become active law in the country on 19 February 2024. Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to break down how this process towards building a state bank has…
#FirstThingsFirst - State Opposes Anoj Singh’s Application To Relax His Bail Conditions
Anoj Singh's application to relax his bail conditions because he has found a new job in Dubai, has been opposed by the state. Singh is the former chief financial officer of Eskom and Transnet, where he allegedly enabled the Gupta brothers to siphon vast amounts of money from now-beleaguered state-owned…
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Today's theme is songs featured in Rom Coms
Business Update - Japan Dips Into A Technical Recession
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo reflected on the heightening excitement around Bitcoin price flirting close to R1million. They also spoke about Japan dipping into a technical recession and how that is likely to impact our mineral exports to the markets.
Outrage Over Bafana Player Calling Malema His Favourite President
Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka debated about the outrage over what Bafana Bafana player Teboho Mokoena said about Julius Malema, calling him his “favourite President”. Moreover, they wrangled over EFF supporters wearing their regalia to welcome Bafana Bafana at the airport at the same event. Mpho Maboi and listeners also…