Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Diepsloot Protest
Diepsloot residents will take to the streets today in protest against ongoing crime and service delivery issues. This follows police and government presence in the recent weeks, where the community has since been left with no support. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka discuss how the policing system can be supplemented…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists who sing with a guitar…
Business Update - Anglo Gold Ashanti delists from the JSE and Barbie sales shoot up
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about Mining firm Anglo Gold Ashanti delists from the JSE as well as the sale of Barbie products shooting up 25% since the release of the Barbie movie.
HOME AFFAIRS record over 2 000 'fake Marriages' annually’
Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka discuss the Department of Home Affairs’ growing number of arranged marriages between undocumented nationals and South African women for transactional purposes. Immigration and refugee lawyer, Ashraf Essop joined the conversation to share more on ‘paper marriages’ used to obtain immigration status and where people can…
#FirstThingsFirst - Joburg City Power-led operation to disconnect the power at hijacked buildings
Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka discuss the Joburg City Power-led operation to disconnect the power at four hijacked buildings was abandoned after residents of the buildings retaliated with pepper spray. The City of Johannesburg is owed over R10 billion in unpaid electricity bills, while the four buildings owe the city…
#SingItBack
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
CITY OF JOBURG DEMANDING OUTSTANDING UTILITY BILLS AT JMPD ROADBLOCKS
In an effort to recoup R48 billion owed by ratepayers, City of Joburg motorists being stopped at Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) roadblocks may need to settle their utility bills – water, lights, and property taxes. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka picked up the conversation where Kaya Biz left it…
#FirstThingsFirst - is standard bank south africa closing a sekunjalo business bank account?
Independent Media and 30 other companies in the Sekunjalo Group will hear on Friday if its business bank accounts were to be terminated. Standard Bank cites "reputational risk" as the primary reason behind its decision, but the decision appears to be influenced by Independent Media's adversarial reporting and criticism of…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists who sing about the days of the week
Business Update - SA Economy Strain For Lower Tax Earners
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about SARS warning of lower tax revenues as South Africa’s Economy takes strain as well as owners of Sun City, Sun international expecting a buoyant holiday season, as local travel and tourism recovers strongly.
Woman Sentenced To 45 Days In Prison For Denying Father Access To Their Child
Following the court order sentencing a woman to 45 days in prison for denying father access to their child, Advocate Brenda Makganyoha, Principle Family Advocate for Gauteng province joins Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka to discuss what options parents have to resolve maintenance disputes where the child’s interests are not…
#FirstThingFirst - Social Grants Increase
ANC Youth League president, Collen Malatji says government should cut costs to increase grants for the unemployed. Speaking at the 79th anniversary, he is demanding the government increase the R350 social grant to R1500 and unemployed graduates to be given R4500. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka discuss whether this is…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists from KZN
Business Update - Capitec Bank Tightening Lending
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about Capitec Bank tightening its lending criteria as consumers face financial pressure as well as Apples upcoming release of the new iPhone and other devices.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Legacy
Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka are joined by Jamie Mighti, African Desk Researcher and political analyst to reflect on the legacy of democracy and how Buthelezi’s leadership in the IFP has contributed to this.
#FirstThingFirst – Social Workers In Our Communities
South Africa has high rates of mental health issues and a lack of access to mental healthcare resources, especially in disadvantaged communities. Social workers provide the necessary support and manage the psychological effects on affected communities; however many people still do not know where and how to access them for…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Radio DJ’s who made music
Business Update - China To Ban The Use Of iPhones For Government Agencies
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about China’s plans to ban the use of iPhones for government agencies. She also touched on consumer confidence that has picked up in South Africa.
Ever Heard Of “Dating Debt”?
According to an article on The Conversation, the average American invests US$120 000 (R2.3 million) throughout their lifetime in pursuit of love, spending significant money on romantic dinners, movie outings and thoughtful gifts, not to mention personal grooming and cosmetic products. As a result, according to a survey by LendingTree,…
#FirstThingFirst - Trevor Noah To Score R33 Million To Promote SA
Trevor Noah is set to be paid R33 million to promote South Africa as a tourist destination, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Although the funds will not come from the department, it raised the ire of parliamentarians, who called on the tourism department to halt the venture. The team…