Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Donald Trump Gets Another Indictment
Donald Trump has been indicted again, this time in connection with his handling of classified documents after he left the White House. Political Analyst and International Relations Lecturer at University of Pretoria, Dr Sithembile Mbete, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack what precedence this sets for Presidents around the world.
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Today's theme is songs about kissing
Business Update - Telkom Says No To An Offer From A Consortium
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Telkom which continues to face financial challenges, declining an offer from a consortium to buy 35% of the business. In addition, she briefly touched on what they will be discussing on tonight’s Kaya Biz, where they will look at…
Will Mkhwebana’s "Evidence Of Extortion” Help Clear Her Of Impeachment?
Busisiwe Mkhwebane announced on social media that she would be holding a press conference tomorrow, where she will be presenting “evidence of extortion, bribery and corruption” that has been pinned on ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina, Dyantyi and Joemat-Pettersson. Sizwe Dhlomo spoke with Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to weigh in…
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A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 was reported in Joburg in the early hours of Sunday morning and was confirmed by seismologists at the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Listeners shared their varying experiences with the earthquake with Sizwe Dhlomo and the team.
Falling For Fake AI Generated Content
With the phenomenon of AI technology being used for wrong reasons, listeners shared with Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka their experiences with falling for fake content, like AI-generated songs, images and emails.
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Today theme is togetherness
Business Update - Ex-Steinhoff Manager Blows The Lead On Markus Jooste
On Business Update today, Nastassia Arendse, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Presidency officials promising to end load shedding within the next two years. She also touched on an ex-Steinhoff Manager who says Markus Jooste ordered the falsification of accounts.
Leadership vs Qualifications
According to the Department of Public Service and Administration, almost two thousand senior managers in government at both national and provincial levels are considered to have no qualification for the position they occupy. Leadership Specialist, Dumisani Tembe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in whether qualifications are required to lead. Listeners…
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Ramaphosa reception in Hammanskraal a temperature test for ANC? Addressing hundreds of residents gathering at Temba Stadium in Hammanskraal, President Ramaphosa assured residents that government would solve their water problems immediately. He had received thunderous screams and applause upon his arrival. Listeners shared with Sizwe Dhlomo and team their views…
Safety Concerns Regarding Our Drinking Water
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Tuesday revealed alarming information about the state of water and sanitation services in South Africa. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Prof Mary Galvin, and Expert on Water & Sanitation from the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg, to expound…
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Today's theme is water bodies (Songs with Water Themes)
Business Update - VBS Bank Liquidator To Save The Post Office
On Business Update today, Nastassia Arendse, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Treasury rejecting Eskom’s financial reporting exemption application. In addition, she spoke about the state nominating VBS Bank liquidator for the Post Office rescue.
The Economy Of Sports
Looking at recent movements of big football stars from EPL to Saudi League, and other big deals in other sports codes, Sizwe Dhlomo, Mpho Maboi and Sol debated the notion that big investments or money ruins sports. Listeners added to the conversation, sharing whether spending lots of money on sports…
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For First Things First, Sizwe Dhlomo and team covered the news on the Mayor of Joburg Kabelo Gwamanda falling ill during a debate session for his state of the city presentation. Listeners voiced their view on whether they believe he is genuinely ill or not. The team also covered the…
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Today's theme is artists named after places
Business Update - IMF Warns South Africa About Its Economic And Social Difficulties
On Business Update today, Nastassia Arendse, spoke to Kgomotso Meso about the IMF’s warning to South Africa about its economic and social difficulties. She also spoke about the Reserve Bank Governor’s defence of hiking rates amid criticism.