959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka
959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka, weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Today's theme is songs with animals in the title
Business Update - A Double Whammy For Poultry Producers
On Business Update today, Nastassia Arendse, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about SA Post Office applying to be placed under business rescue. She also touched on bird flu outbreak that is creating double trouble for poultry producers.
Are Power Ships The Right Solution?
Vrye Weekbald published an article, asking if Power ships are a disaster or salvation. CEO of OUTA, Wayne Duvenage, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on this and spoke about the organization’s long legal battle with government against the Karpowership deal. Listeners also shared their views, most disagreeing with Wayne’s…
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was on Newzroom Afrika last night to define the roles and parameters of the wardens that are tasked with assisting law enforcement agencies. We tired this with the story on Sizok’thola’s Xolani Khumalo, on his contribution to boosting law enforcement with his TV show. In addition,…
Club DJ’s That Are Not Up To Scratch.
What makes a bad DJ. As listeners are getting ready to enjoy themselves this weekend, Sizwe Dhlomo and the team spoke about what makes a DJ good opn an outing. Listeners quipped in, sharing some of their good and bad experiences with DJ mixes at events.
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Today's theme is songs with people's names
Business Update - Plunging Of Stocks
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the plunging of stocks, giving exact figures for various retailers. They also answered the question on why there would be discrepancies in the numbers for the different retailers.
Using Cash Businesses As A Form of Money Laundering
Daily Maverick published a piece on DJ Sumbody, who was gunned down last year. They say there are now claims – touching on gangs, bullying and fears of violence – are surfacing about the business he left behind with a partner. Sizwe Dhlomo spoke with Independent Political Analyst and qualified…
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Videos started circulating last night of alleged taxi drivers shooting at Bolt drivers and torching their cars. We picked up on the story and had taxi drivers, e-hailing drivers and passengers all opined on this incident.
Buying Illicit Goods
A report, titled Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) Organised Crime, Corruption, and Illicit Trade: Spotlight on South Africa, found that South Africa faces challenges from illicit trade on multiple fronts, including but not limited to alcohol, cigarettes, fishing, mining, counterfeit electronics, pharmaceuticals, food, and apparel. Sizwe Dhlomo and…
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Today's theme is songs about happiness and joy
5GW Of Electricity Generation Capacity Expected By 2024
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the mandatory audit firm rotation that has been reviewed and set aside by the CSA. Moreover, she touched on the more than 4 gigawatts of electricity generation capacity that is expected by the end of 2024.
EFF Fires Councillor For Moonlighting As Cleaner
The Economic Freedom Fighters fired one of its councillors in the Makana Local Municipality in Makhanda for moonlighting as a cleaner at Rhodes University. They said she flouted the rules of the party. Sober and varying views were shared by listeners, either supporting Sizwe Dhlomo’s Sol Phenduka’s respective stances.
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has presented the fourth quarter Political Party Funding Disclosure Report for the financial year 2022/23, covering the period of 1 January – 31 March 2023. Sizwe Dhlomo and team spoke about the donations for all parties that declared their funding. Listeners commented, sharing if they would…
Prince Mangosuthu And King Misuzulu Rift
After meeting amakhosi (chiefs) last Friday in Empangeni on matters related to Ingonyama Trust, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is now set to urgently meet with members of the royal family. Historian and Cultural Expert, Prince Zoza Shongwe joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack the perceived rift between the Prince and the King.
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Today's theme is female trios
Business Update - Former Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko, Raising About R12 billion
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about former Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko, raising about R12 billion for a stake in the telecommunications company. In addition, she spoke about the dire situation with the consumer environment, cited as the worst in two decades.