Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Today's theme is breakout songs
Business Update - PRASA Executives Paid R50m To Stay At Home
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about PRASA executives being paid R50 million annually while at home. She also covered the story on South Africa and China signing trade agreements worth R37 billion.
Inefficiencies In The Labour Market
Students from TUT Ga-Rankuwa campus were on strike yesterday, calling for the banning of labour brokers and recruitment agencies at some companies based in Rosslyn industrial area. Labour Economist, Andrew Levy, joined Sizwe Dhlomo, to speak about the inefficiencies that exist in the labour market and ensuring that the placement…
#FirstThingFirst - Public Figures Endorsing Political Parties
A photo has surfaced on Twitter of President of Zanu PF and the country of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, flanked by journalists and celebrities like Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake ka Ncube. According to Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, they were on a “propaganda tour” in Zimbabwe on a mission funded by…
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Today's theme is gone too soon.
Business Update - Medical Schemes Told To Cap Increases At 5%
Medical schemes told to cap increases at 5%. On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about medical schemes being told to keep contribution increases for 2024 at 5% or less. She also touched on US President Joe Biden imposing limits on US investments in China.
Registration And Liquidation Of Parties With The IEC
Chief Electoral Office at the IEC, Sy Mamabolo, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to explain the registration and liquidation processes for political parties with the electoral commission. This follows parties who have faced questionable registration or liquidation statuses like COPE and ANC, as well as those who have newly registered, like Carl…
#FirstThingFirst - Sale Of Eskom’s Distribution Asset Announced By Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has approved the sale of Eskom's distribution assets to a new state-owned company. The new company, which has yet to be named, will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the power utility. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed why this is being done now, and invited…
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Today's theme is Best Male SAMA Winners
Business Update - Escalation In Loadshedding To Cost Economy R400b More
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about how SA banks earnings give further insight on the consumer. She also touched on how escalation in load shedding is expected to cost the economy about R400 billion more in comparison to last year.
What Happens During A Near Death Experience?
A viral video has surfaced, of a man who said he died about a year ago because of a clot in his brain and described death as being peaceful. Sizwe Dhlomo shared a story of a friend of his who went through therapy and was taken into a trance. Listeners…
#FirstThingFirst - How Do Debates On Issues Like Racism And Women Abuse Help In Resolving Them?
How do debates on issues like racism and women abuse help in resolving them? A heated debate ensued between EFF and AfriForum on the SABC show, It’s Topical, over "Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer" chant. Yet another debate on an important issue. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed whether these…
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Today's theme is female rappers
Business Update - Minister Ramakgopa Presents Update On Energy Crisis Plan
Minister Ramakgopa presents update on energy crisis plan. On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about government presenting its 12-month evaluation of the energy crisis plan.
Do you shoot the messenger or look at the facts?
News 24 has written yet another story on Deputy President Paul Mashatile, this time titled, “MASHATILE UNMASKED - solar energy, smart city: the multibillion-rand projects linked to ‘old friend’ Sithole, Ramaite revealed.” In other news, on yesterday’s show, Carte Blanche featured an insert on how difficult journalist Karyn Maughan’s life…
#FirstThingFirst - Ramaphosa’s Intelligence Operation To Fight Zuma And Magashule
President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to have run an intelligence operation to counter allegations of electoral sabotage by former president Jacob Zuma and ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. The team shared their thoughts on the story ran by Sunday World, and asked listeners to do the same, commenting on whether he is…
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Today's theme is songs written by Babyface
Business Update - Gugu To Summit Kilimanjaro!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about South African chicken producers getting a reprieve from international dumping. She also shared a warning by Banking Ombud to consumers on banking fraud that intercepts Tap and Go payment technology. Moreover, she shared details on how you can be part…
Battle Between SANTACO And City of Cape Town
As commuters across Cape Town scrambled to find a way home on Thursday after minibus taxi drivers withdrew their services, the taxi industry wants the national government to intervene, while the city has promised to act against thuggery. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed the dynamics between SANTACO and City…
#FirstThingFirst - Party Succession For ANC And EFF
The Mail & Guardian implies on its front-page story this morning, that there are growing divisions between Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema. And we’ve seen Paul Mashatile getting constantly hammered with damaging stories in the past month. This brought up a question on party succession plans for ANC and EFF…