Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingsFirst - Tolerating Prejudices
The team discussed the dynamics around tackling ideological differences between parents and their children or between siblings. For example, if a black person who doesn’t support Afriforum has a son who advocates for the organization. They asked, how far would you go to tolerate prejudice?
#SingItBack
Today's theme is remakes
Business Update - Unemployment Rate Is Not Something To Celebrate, Says Economists
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about SMMEs and households being encouraged to make use of government solar rebate. She also touched on second quarter unemployment numbers, which show reprieve, but the details are concerning.
Rebel Leadership In Africa
The African Union on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country's post-coup rulers showed defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution. With these latest developments in that part of the continent, Dr Sithembile Mbete, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences & International…
#FirstThingsFirst - The ANC Youth League Won’t Apologise To Gordhan
The ANC Youth League has refused to apologise to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan after he demanded a public apology from its president Collen Malatji for his remarks that the minister will sell everything, including South Africans, if he is not stopped from selling state-owned enterprises. The team discussed this,…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is double threat of Singers/Dancers (they are known for their singing and dancing skills)
Business Update - South Africans Struggling To repay Debt, ABSA Losses Reflect
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about ABSA banks seeing heavier loan losses in its interim results. She also covered the story on African telecoms provider MTV shares interim results which show mix results and a new deal with Mastercard…
Reasons For Companies Conducting Credit Checks Before They Hire You
The headline on the Sowetan this morning reads, “Uproar over tougher job tests”. The newspaper reports that unions are slamming mandatory entry requirements to public service that include checks on financial obligations. We broadened the discussion to include other sectors, with Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joining Sizwe…
#FirstThingFirst - Is South Africa A Mafia State?
According to News 24, South African institutions are still recovering from years of state capture while organised crime takes our nation alarmingly close to a mafia state. Do you agree with this assertion? Are we a mafia state? This is the question the team answered. Listeners were also invited to…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is 2000’s R&B/Dance Songs
Business Update
On Business Update, Gugulethi Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about medical aid provider Medshield’s declining member numbers. She also touched on results season kicking off with mining houses like Exxarro, Sasol and Northam Platinum reporting expectations of lower profits.
Protecting Yourself In Business By Taking Insurance Is Important
Protecting yourself in business by taking insurance is important. Sunday World reported that DJ Sumbody’s business partner Kagiso Setsetse took a R15-million life cover policy from Momentum a year before he was killed execution style in Joburg last year. Kagisho Mahura, CEO of Gradidge Mahura Investments, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to…
#FirstThingFirst - DA “in spitting distance” To Toppling ANC In Gauteng?
DA federal council chair Helen Zille told delegates at the parties Gauteng congress that the party's polling placed it in close contestation with the ANC in the 2024 general election. The team discussed whether Zille is accurate to say the DA are “in spitting distance” to surpassing the ruling party…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is breakout songs
Business Update - PRASA Executives Paid R50m To Stay At Home
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about PRASA executives being paid R50 million annually while at home. She also covered the story on South Africa and China signing trade agreements worth R37 billion.
Inefficiencies In The Labour Market
Students from TUT Ga-Rankuwa campus were on strike yesterday, calling for the banning of labour brokers and recruitment agencies at some companies based in Rosslyn industrial area. Labour Economist, Andrew Levy, joined Sizwe Dhlomo, to speak about the inefficiencies that exist in the labour market and ensuring that the placement…
#FirstThingFirst - Public Figures Endorsing Political Parties
A photo has surfaced on Twitter of President of Zanu PF and the country of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, flanked by journalists and celebrities like Pearl Thusi and Sello Maake ka Ncube. According to Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, they were on a “propaganda tour” in Zimbabwe on a mission funded by…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is gone too soon.
Business Update - Medical Schemes Told To Cap Increases At 5%
Medical schemes told to cap increases at 5%. On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about medical schemes being told to keep contribution increases for 2024 at 5% or less. She also touched on US President Joe Biden imposing limits on US investments in China.
Registration And Liquidation Of Parties With The IEC
Chief Electoral Office at the IEC, Sy Mamabolo, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to explain the registration and liquidation processes for political parties with the electoral commission. This follows parties who have faced questionable registration or liquidation statuses like COPE and ANC, as well as those who have newly registered, like Carl…