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 - 23 April 2024
Today's theme is Joe Thomas sing-alongs.
Bueiness Update - The IMF remains positive on SA’s economic outlook
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the Tik Tok ban in the U.S. gaining traction with the passing of a bill allowing Bytedance, the Chinese owner of the platform, to sell stake. They also touched on the IMF remaining cautiously optimistic on South Africa’s economic…
Would you snitch on your family?
The wife of one of the accused in the R200 million SARS fraud case has exposed a R90,000 that her husband paid as a girlfriend allowance monthly. The team share whether they would snitch on someone close to them who is involved in corruption. Mfundo Mabalane shared a story of…
#FirstThingsFirst - MK Party 2 – ANC 0.
The ANC's application in its logo dispute with the MK Party was dismissed with costs. The judge found the application was "misguided". The ANC has revealed that they will appeal the decision. The team discussed the past accusations that the courts are captured. With MK Party winning two cases in…
Business Update - Nedbank CEO Mike Brown pocketed almost R100 000 a day for over 14 years.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about how bad weather is impacting the agricultural sector and higher insurance pay out. They also spoke about Banking Executives and their remuneration, with Nedbank CEO Mike Brown’s earnings revealed following his resignation.
Do you believe in urban legend?
Friday 19 April marked two months since the tragic disappearance of the six-year-old girl Joshlin Smith from the poverty-stricken informal settlement of Middelpos in Saldana bay. Her mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, boyfriend, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and other characters have been arrested in relation to her disappearance. During their first appearance…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mapisa-Nqakula request state to fund her corruption trial.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for the department to assist her with legal representation in her corruption case, which she is considering. The team deliberated about Mapisa-Nqakula’s request. They asked listeners to share whether they think she should get the…
Open Line: Dodgy football scouts, service delivery issues, and horses!
Every Friday, listeners will get the opportunity to ask about anything under the sun of #SizTheWorld. For the debut, Mpho Maboi received questions about women’s development football and scouting programmes; Sizwe Dhlomo answered personal questions about his horses; and Sol Phenduka quizzed about his romance. There were more questions, like…
#SingItBack - 19 April 2024
Today's theme is songs about Family
Business Update - Netflix sees an increase in subscribers.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the shake up expected at the JSE to ease regulations on smaller companies. The also discussed Netflix’s success, with an increase in subscribers as part of the streaming platform’s journey.
#FirstThingsFirst - Dynamics of transactional dating.
A 17-year-old girl’s posts went viral on social media after she shared videos of gifts she had received from her boyfriend, who is claimed to be a married Pastor from the Pentecostal Protestant Church in Buhle Park, Germiston. The team shared their views on the dynamics of transactional dating. They…
#FirstThingsFirst - Dynamics of transactional dating.
A 17-year-old girl’s posts went viral on social media after she shared videos of gifts she had received from her boyfriend, who is claimed to be a married Pastor from the Pentecostal Protestant Church in Buhle Park, Germiston. The team shared their views on the dynamics of transactional dating. They…
#SingItBacxk - 18 April 2024
Today's theme is songs about youth or being young.
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…