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 Canadian artists who made it big in the U.S.
Business Update - An End Of An Era For Steinhoff
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuthi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Steinhoff dissolving and delisting. She also touched on US Fed increasing interest rates.
SAPS Bungles The Procurement Of Helicopters
The SA Police Service has spent more than R400m on seven new helicopters to fight crime, but they have stood idle for more than six months because they lack tactical radios, according to sources familiar with the matter. The team discussed this story and invited listeners who are in procurement…
#FirstThingFirst - Eskom Takes Over Load Shedding In Ekurhuleni
Eskom has taken over load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni, saying the municipality failed to implement power cuts. This affects the national grid as the country struggles with the energy crisis. Listeners weighed in on this, highlighting how unfair this is for the municipality when the whole country is…
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Today's theme is songs written by Ne-Yo
Business Update - IMF Updates Its Forecast For Economic Growth In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Stats SA reporting a slight decrease in the number of business liquidations thus far for 2023 – however companies remain under financial strain. She also touched on an 0.1% to 0.3% economic growth, as forecasted by IMF.
Should Politicians Be Licensed?
A Neuropsychologist, Dr Sam Goldstein, posted a video on Tik Tok, saying that politicians should be licensed so they can be held accountable the same way electricians, plumbers, etc are when they don’t perform. Leadership Specialist, Dumisani Tembe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss this idea. He feels strongly that we…
#FirstThingFirst - Crawford College Substitute Teacher Seen Writing Racist Phrases On Board
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane was among those who shared a video of a substitute teacher from Crawford College who was seen writing racist phrases on a board during a lesson. He captioned it as “rubbish”, while tagging the private school. The team was divided, some saying context of the…
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Today's theme is songs turning 20 this year.
Business Update - Your Sweet Tooth Is Going To Cost You
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Pick Pay saying it has over R250 million in unclaimed cash back rewards. She also cautioned again the cost of your sweet tooth, as sugar prices are expected to continue to rise by the end of the year.
Mbappe’s Record-Breaking Deal
Paris Saint-Germain have granted permission for Kylian Mbappe to speak to Al Hilal after the Saudi club's world-record £259m bid. Sizwe Dhlomo and team touched on the economics of the deal. Listeners called in to say whether they would take the deal or not.
#FirstThingFirst - Preferential Treatment For Gordhan
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan complained to President Cyril Ramaphosa after Mbalula had asserted that Gordhan needed to fix the logistics network or be removed from his portfolio. Sizwe Dhlomo and team spoke about how Gordhan enjoys preferential treatment by the President, with listeners sharing…
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Today's theme is songs produced by Timberland
Business Update - Big Box Office Opening For Barbie And Oppenheimer
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about movies Barbie and Oppenheimer being a cause for celebration for cinemas following their respective big box office openings. She also touched on SARS being at logger heads with Glencore and African Rainbow Minerals.
"Rule of Law Is Letting Us Down," Says Pro Lucy Allais
Professor of Philosophy, Lucy Allais, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to delve deeper into previous hour discussion, bringing to the fore the question of morality when it comes to the Sizokuthola’s methods in tackling a very serious issue.
#FirstThingFirst - Humanity Should Trump Law And Logic
Xolani Khumalo, who presents the popular antidrug show Sizokuthola, is at the centre of a storm after a suspected drug dealer who he and his crew were interrogating died in mysterious circumstances this week. Sizwe Dhlomo and team, joined by listeners, weighed in on this story.
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Today's theme is musicians who participated in reality singing competitions
Business Update - Three Quarters Of South Africans Finally Stressed
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi reflected on the interest rates announcement with Sizwe Dhlomo. She also spoke about a debt busters survey that reveals that three quarters of South Africans are financially stressed.
Limpopo To Prohibit Liquor Outlets From Operating Beyond Midnight
Rodgers Monama, MEC Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Limpopo has announced a new Midnight Law will come into effect on August 1, 2023, prohibiting liquor outlets from operating beyond midnight. Listeners shared their thoughts on whether rules of governance should be more stringent when it comes to the kinds…
#FirstThingFirst - Is Zandi Khumalo A Hostile Witness?
Zandi Khumalo continued to testify during the Senzo Meyiwa trial yesterday. While being cross examined, she sounded a bit hostile. Sizwe Dhlomo and the team touched on this and asked the listeners if they feel any of the witnesses are being prejudiced in the Meyiwa trial.