Siz the World with Sizwe Dlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00. Supporting Sizwe on the breakfast show are Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and Mfundo Mabalane.
Business Update - The South African inflation which eased to 5.3% in March
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on the South African inflation, which eased to 5.3% in March. They also spoke about Ster Kinekor set to cut a third of its workforce due to a myriad of challenges.
Are car headlights too bright these days?
The Global News reports that the U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights, but it is unclear whether Canada could — or should — do the same. What about South Africa? Sizwe Dhlomo, Sol Phenduka and Mpho Maboi speak…
#FirstThingsFirst - Lost opportunity for Ramaphosa?
President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s ‘Tintswalo’ analogy has come back to haunt him after meeting an unemployed woman named Slindokuhle Khoza during the ANC election campaign in Orange Farm last weekend. His response to her after she told him she is unemployed has caused outrage. The team was divided, some criticising his…
#SingItBack - 17 April 2024
Today's theme is Songs that have Time
Business Update - VW boosts its investment in South Africa.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about VW boosting its investment in its South African manufacturing plant. They also unpacked the market themes that contribute to the Rand’s weakness against the Dollar.
Dubai floods: the science behind cloud seeding.
Heavy rains have hit the United Arab Emirates, flooding major highways, and disrupting flights at Dubai international airport – in what the government has described as the largest amount of rainfall in the past 75 years. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Meteorologist and Weather Forecaster at SA Weather Services, Lehlohonolo…
#FirstThingsThings - Battle of the Public Protectors.
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka says her ousted predecessor Busisiwe Mkhwebane's demand for a R10 million gratuity "completely ignores the financial wreckage" she caused to the watchdog body – including a staggering R147 million spent on defending indefensible reports. The team confer about the squabbles between the two Public Protectors and…
#SingItBack - 16 April 2024
Today's theme is debut single.
Business Update - Beyoncé’s influence leads to rise sales of Levi’s® Jeans.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on MultiChoice and eMedia fighting it out at the competition commission, over sports broadcasting restrictions. They also touched on Beyoncé’s star power influencing the rise of Western clothing sales, including Levi’s® Jeans.
Honesty vs Diplomacy when reviewing products.
Marques Brownlee, a YouTuber with over 18 million subscribers, is receiving attention for reviewing a tech product and labelling it as the “worst product” he’s ever reviewed. The team had a heated debate about the backlash Marques has received. Some appreciate his honesty while others felt he was unfair in…
#FirstThingsFirst - AKA and Anele Tembe book causes controversy.
The parents of late rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, have expressed outrage over an upcoming book by acclaimed author Melinda Ferguson, which has ignited controversy. Melinda has confirmed that she spoke with both the Kiernan and Tembe families. The team share their opinions and asked how listeners feel about…
#SingItBack - 16 April 2024
Siz the World with Sizwe Dlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00. Supporting Sizwe on the breakfast show are Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and Mfundo Mabalane.
Business Update - Benylin paediatric cough syrup recalled.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about owners of Fourways Mall seeking to raise for funds to support the business. They also spoke about a product recall of Benylin Paediatric cough syrup.
Truong My Lan punishment for fraud fit or too extreme?
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death by a Vietnam court for her involvement in a $12 billion fraud case. It’s reported to be one of the most severe punishments ever for white-collar crime—and caps the biggest financial fraud case in the country’s history, with…
#FirstThingsFirst - E-tolls officially scraped.
Government has officially switched off the gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e- tolls. The government officials, including Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, and Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, celebrated the end of their own failed e-toll system with a countdown clock and photo-ops, ala New…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about the sun
Business Update - Investors Cautioned Against Investing In Piggeries And Berries
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo discussed investors being cautioned about dodgy deals and opportunities to invest in piggeries and berries. They also spoke about mining house Sibanye Stillwater expected to cut more jobs.
IEC To Fight Order For Zuma To Contest Elections
Times LIVE reports that the IEC has approached the Constitutional Court on an urgent basis to appeal against the order of the Electoral Court made on Tuesday which paved the way for former president Jacob Zuma to run for election. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to share insights…
#FirstThingFirst - Kaya 959 Graveyard Shift: To Automate Or Not To Automate?
Kaya 959 has made bold changes to the station’s weekday and weekend line-up. Sizwe Dhlomo is officially the breakfast show presenter, with Glen Lewis hosting the afternoon drive show with Skhumba. T-Bose remains on midmorning whereas Andy Maqondwana stays as lunchtime presenter. And then there is our graveyard shift, which…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Blue Eyed Soul – House Edition