Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00. Supporting Sizwe on the breakfast show are Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and Mfundo Mabalane.
#SingItBack - 25 October 2024
Today theme is songs produced by Teddy Riley (Blackstreet are performing in Pretoria tomorrow night)
Business Update - Bloomberg Braai index increases again
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo in studio to speak about the feasibility of the BRICS currency. They also spoke about the Bloomberg Braai index, which increased for the second month in a row despite CPI creeping lower.
#OpenLine - Education system, justice system, Siya and Rachel Kolisi, eMzini Wezinsizwa, and more
On today's open line, the team and listeners discussed the education system and gaps thereof; holes in the justice system, focusing on capital punishment and extrajudicial killings; Siya and Rachel Kolisi bombshell from this week; Siz The World as eMzini Wezinsizwa; career advice with one of our Play Dough kids…
#FirstTHINGSfIRST - "You get what you negotiate, not what you deserve."
Eva Longoria saved "John Wick" by providing crucial gap financing at the last minute. The film faced a financial crisis, risking shutdown before Longoria's intervention. Longoria's investment of $6 million of her own money to save 'John Wick' paid off when it became a box-office success. Now that the movie…
#SingItBack - 24 October 2024
Today's theme is Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Inductees
Business Update - Expect your landed goods to be significantly more expensive
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Transnet National Ports Authority demanding 7.9%, 18.6% and 2.5% tariff hikes over the coming 3 years, highlighting how burdensome administered prices are, on inflation. They also discussed how weight management drugs market like Ozempic and Wegovy could grow another…
What job would you do for free?
The City of Tshwane’s new MMC for environmental affairs and agriculture, Obakeng Ramabodu, does not want AfriForum to help the metro council with service delivery issues. This includes the NGO cutting grass, which they claim they are doing for free. The team and listeners answer the question, "is there any…
#FirstThingsFirst - Cracks in GNU deepen: DA blasts Ramaphosa for calling Russia an ‘ally’ at BRICS Summit
As President Cyril Ramaphosa and BRICS leaders meet in Russia to boost economic development in the Global South, the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key player in the Government of National Unity (GNU), has lashed out. In a statement on Wednesday, DA leader John Steenhuisen condemned Ramaphosa for referring to Russia…
#SingItBack - 23 October 2024
Today's theme is song with the word "Thinking or Think" in the title
Business Update - SAA mulls selling Heathrow landing rights to stay afloat
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about South African Airways considering selling its landing rights at major international airports, including Heathrow, to raise funds. They also discussed an ongoing investigation into the BMW Employees Medical Aid Scheme (BEMAS), managed by Discovery Health.
The story of two barbers
Former ANC Spokesperson Pule Mabe was interviewed on SABC's Face The Nation last night, where he was quizzed about the fraud charges levelled against him. Seemingly, he fumbled his way through the questions, which was odd for someone who was competent as a Spokesperson for the ANC. The team shared…
#FirstThingsFirst -Mbeki snubbed at Mboweni funeral despite late Minister’s wishes
Former President Thabo Mbeki has opted to release a public eulogy meant for Tito Mboweni’s funeral that his foundation says he was prevented from delivering at the former Minister's funeral on Saturday. The team and listeners discussed how conflict over the wishes of the government and those of the individual…
#SingItBack - 22 October 2024
Today's theme is Oskido's economic part 1
Business Update - Petty to Perfection: from Al Capone to SA diesel rackets
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss how large emerging market funds lagged in the China rally. They also spoke about how taxmen should be sent to help solve crime, as SARS raids diesel black market on suspicion of paraffin dilution.
Dingaan Thobela's would be abandoned mortuary
A colleague shared a video of his tour through a house late boxing champion Dingaan Thobela abandoned years ago because the community refused for him to build a mortuary. The team deliberated on the concept of business zoning and asked, "how do you feel about neighbours who suddenly set up…
#FirstThingsFirst - Adv Anton du Plessis' failed security clearance for top NPA job
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has dismissed recent media reports flagging the denial of deputy director Anton du Plessis’ security clearance as a 'non-issue'. The team discussed the deputy director's dilemma, asking whether the denial of security clearance as upcoming leader of the NPA is justified.
#SingItBack - 21 October 2024
Today's theme is song about feelings.
Business Update - The Competition Commission is BUSY!
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss some of the activities the Competition Commission has embarked on and how those affect consumers. They focused on Commissioner Doris Tshepe emphasising the need for comprehensive legal response to global e-commerce players in the SA market at a conference in…
Class of 2024 ready for final exams!
It's all systems go for thousands of matric pupils who will write their first English and Afrikaans home languages and first and second additional language papers today. The team shared their experiences when they were in matric and the stresses they wen through ahead or during matric exams. They asked…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ex-Joburg Mayor Gwamanda goes to the clink!
Former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda was arrested at the beginning of the weekend. Gwamanda, 39, who is now the MMC for community development, was arrested in connection with an alleged funeral policy scam that he ran in Soweto in 2011. The team discussed the developments in the long standing controversy…