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Was South Africa’s security contingent grounded in Poland because the country is perceived to be pro-Russian? Or was it simply because underprepared securocrats brought too many people and weapons for the occasion? Sizwe Dhlomo wasn’t impressed with what Ramaphosa had to say to President Put as a reason for the…
Reddit Blackout Explained
A widespread Reddit blackout affecting some of the site’s largest communities has continued into its third day with no signs of stopping, as a number of groups on the site vowed to remain closed off indefinitely to protest changes to the platform’s data policies. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan…
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Today's theme it’s songs about being young
Business Update - Nigeria’s Currency Declines Following Its Central Bank Governor’s Suspension
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke about Spar financial results, which revealed tripling in the cost of managing load shedding. She also touched on global central banks, with focus on the U.S. and Nigeria.
Can You Identify People By Their Smell?
Sizwe Dhlomo claims that he can identify members of the team by smell, even when he can’t see them. Many listeners echoed his claims. Professor Nonhlanhla Khumalo, Head of Hair & Skin Research at UCT, joined the team to explain the science behind this phenomenon. To wrap up, Sizwe was…
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South Africa’s National Assembly approved a new law that will pave the way for the introduction of universal health insurance, a plan its critics argue will be financially unsustainable and impossible to implement effectively. Sizwe Dhlomo played a part of an interview Phemelo Motene did with Deputy Minister of Health,…
Extradition Issues Between SA And UAE
Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa's extradition agreement with the UAE obliges them to charge the Guptas with money laundering. Ottilia Maunganidze, Head of Special Projects at the ISS, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to navigate whether one country can instruct another on what to do, especially if countries use different law…
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Business Update - Multichoice Loses Subscribers
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi, reflected on an interview she did with Calvo Mawela, MultiChoice Group CEO on Multichoice results published yesterday. During the chat, they broke down how much Multichoice makes off each user. Gugulethu also spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the makers of international cooking brand “Instant…
Are You Willing To Be Part Of The Solution?
Columnist and Director of Rivonia, Tessa Dooms, wrote an absorbing article on the Sowetan, about how many are losing faith in democratic promise of a better South Africa. Sizwe Dhlomo asked listeners if they are willing to make sacrifices to find solutions to the problems we have, to wrap up…
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Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane on Tuesday released voice recordings she claimed supported her allegations of corruption against three parliamentary officials, including ANC official Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Sizwe Dhlomo and team reflected on the interview Mkhwebane did with Phemelo Motene on Point Of View last night. Listeners shared their reactions on…
Basics Of Law Of Contracts
Retail tycoon Christo Wiese is one step closer to regaining Lanzerac from the clutches of Markus Jooste, whom he has accused of duping him into swapping the prestigious Stellenbosch wine estate for shares in Steinhoff which turned out to be virtually worthless. Attorney and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana,…
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Business Update - Adidas Said To Owe SARS R1.9 billion
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about German sports brand Adidas owing SARS R1.9 billion. She also spoke about home and décor brand Boardmans relaunching in South Africa.
Questionable Safety Standards For Law Enforcers
The Sowetan reported on its front page that the NPA has withdrawn criminal charges against six men linked to the Soweto tavern shooting massacre which left 16 people dead. The newspaper cites the murder of the investigating officer as the cause of the collapse of the case. National Spokesperson of…
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The ANC has expelled its former secretary-general, Ace Magashule, yesterday. Carl Niehaus, leader of RET Movement, as someone who was recently expelled from the party, reacted to 959 Breakfast exclusively. Sizwe Dhlomo took calls from listeners, where they shared their views on Magashule’s expulsion.