Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Sale Of Eskom’s Distribution Asset Announced By Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has approved the sale of Eskom's distribution assets to a new state-owned company. The new company, which has yet to be named, will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the power utility. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed why this is being done now, and invited…
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Today's theme is Best Male SAMA Winners
Business Update - Escalation In Loadshedding To Cost Economy R400b More
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about how SA banks earnings give further insight on the consumer. She also touched on how escalation in load shedding is expected to cost the economy about R400 billion more in comparison to last year.
What Happens During A Near Death Experience?
A viral video has surfaced, of a man who said he died about a year ago because of a clot in his brain and described death as being peaceful. Sizwe Dhlomo shared a story of a friend of his who went through therapy and was taken into a trance. Listeners…
#FirstThingFirst - How Do Debates On Issues Like Racism And Women Abuse Help In Resolving Them?
How do debates on issues like racism and women abuse help in resolving them? A heated debate ensued between EFF and AfriForum on the SABC show, It’s Topical, over "Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer" chant. Yet another debate on an important issue. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed whether these…
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Today's theme is female rappers
Business Update - Minister Ramakgopa Presents Update On Energy Crisis Plan
Minister Ramakgopa presents update on energy crisis plan. On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about government presenting its 12-month evaluation of the energy crisis plan.
Do you shoot the messenger or look at the facts?
News 24 has written yet another story on Deputy President Paul Mashatile, this time titled, “MASHATILE UNMASKED - solar energy, smart city: the multibillion-rand projects linked to ‘old friend’ Sithole, Ramaite revealed.” In other news, on yesterday’s show, Carte Blanche featured an insert on how difficult journalist Karyn Maughan’s life…
#FirstThingFirst - Ramaphosa’s Intelligence Operation To Fight Zuma And Magashule
President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to have run an intelligence operation to counter allegations of electoral sabotage by former president Jacob Zuma and ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule. The team shared their thoughts on the story ran by Sunday World, and asked listeners to do the same, commenting on whether he is…
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Today's theme is songs written by Babyface
Business Update - Gugu To Summit Kilimanjaro!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about South African chicken producers getting a reprieve from international dumping. She also shared a warning by Banking Ombud to consumers on banking fraud that intercepts Tap and Go payment technology. Moreover, she shared details on how you can be part…
Battle Between SANTACO And City of Cape Town
As commuters across Cape Town scrambled to find a way home on Thursday after minibus taxi drivers withdrew their services, the taxi industry wants the national government to intervene, while the city has promised to act against thuggery. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed the dynamics between SANTACO and City…
#FirstThingFirst - Party Succession For ANC And EFF
The Mail & Guardian implies on its front-page story this morning, that there are growing divisions between Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema. And we’ve seen Paul Mashatile getting constantly hammered with damaging stories in the past month. This brought up a question on party succession plans for ANC and EFF…
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Today's theme is one hit wonders
Business Update - Trevor Noah Campaign Helps KFC Sales Growth
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Tiger Brands pushing more of its products in the informal market. She also touched on KFC reporting an increase in sales, with Trevor Noah’s Eat Chicken for Breakfast campaign also contributing to the growth.
Should Those Who Can't Afford Minimum Wage Not Have Helpers?
The average domestic worker in South Africa is 37 and earns about R2 989 a month, with domestic work being her only source of income, according to a report released by Africa’s largest home service platform, SweepSouth. Independent Economist, Ndumiso Hadebe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on what this…
#FirstThingFirst - Malema Holding His MPs, MPLs And Councillors Accountable?
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, addressed the party’s 10th Anniversary Closing Press Conference on Wednesday at Winnie Madikizela Mandela House in Johannesburg. He touched on several subjects, including the barring of those MPs, MPLs and Councillors who failed to raise funds to transport the constituents to the celebration…
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Today's theme is hit Songs from 2010
Business Update - Uber Makes Operational Profit For First Time
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the impact of petrol price fluctuations on inflation. She also touched on Uber reporting operational profits for the first time, despite its share price drop.
Lamola Folds On G4S Contract
The Sowetan newspaper reports on its front-page story today, the reasons Minister of Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, folded on cancelling the G4S contract. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo to explain the merits of G4S’ court application in this matter.