Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - When It Comes To Leadership, Does Race Matter?
When it comes to leadership, does race matter? Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald has warned the opposition not to put forward a white leader as a presidential candidate because South Africa is not ready for such a scenario. The team shared their views on Groenewald’s utterances and listeners gave…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry.
Business Update - Petrol Price Increase For This Month
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the petrol price increase for this month. She also touched on international dumping of tyres in South Africa to be reduced with higher tariffs.
Public Trust In Police
The Citizen newspaper published a story in their front page titled, Crime in Saps: Flawed system or cover-up? Cele’s missing data raises concerns. With Minister Cele’s recent visit to Riverlea following an incident where suspected zama zamas killed each other, the team discussed public trust in ;police. Listeners shared their…
#FirstThingFirst - Cancel Culture: Reality Or Myth?
A music festival called Tribute To Women released a statement last night, where they were annlouncoing that they are pulling Kelly Khumalo from their lineup for an upcoming event. The team pondered whether this is the start of the cancelling of the singer who is embroiled in legal matters relating…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists with a number in their name.
Business Update - Economic Ramifications Of The Coup In Niger
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe about the economic ramifications of the coup in Niger. She also touched on rating agencies expectations for South African banks to tighten lending.
Sick Leave Fraud Costs Companies Billions
Sick-leave fraud is costing South African Businesses as much as 17% of their payroll every year, and the reality is now that employers are advised to view all medical certificates provided by employees with some circumspection as this type of fraud is becoming rife in the country. Labour Economist, Andrew…
#FirstThingFirst - “Kill The Boer” or Not?
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Economic Freedom Fighters’ leader Julius Malema for chanting “Kill the Boer, kill the Farmer” during the EFF’s 10th birthday celebrations at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed this incident. Listeners pitched in with their sentiments on what Malema did…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced by JD (Jermaine Dupri)
Business Update - South Africans Spend Between 30% And 50% Of Their Budget On Groceries
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoek with Sizwe Dhlomo about restaurant group, Spur Corporation buying 60% stake in Doppio Group. She also touched a report by Stats SA that says South Africans spend between 30% and 50% off their budget on groceries.
Is Panyaza using Nas’ iSpani to campaign for ANC ahead of elections?
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi handed over thousands of appointment letters of people in the province who packed Orlando stadium. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed this, and invited Columnist and Director of Rivonia Circle, Tessa Dooms, who shared her analysis of the situation. She highlighted that Lesufi is…
#FirstThingFirst - EFF’s role in political landscape of SA
The EFF held their fundraising gala dinner at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg last night. This is ahead of the party’s official 10th birthday celebrations this weekend. Sizwe Dhlomo asked the listeners to share what they think the party has added into the political landscape country as it celebrates 10 years…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Canadian artists who made it big in the U.S.
Business Update - An End Of An Era For Steinhoff
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuthi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Steinhoff dissolving and delisting. She also touched on US Fed increasing interest rates.
SAPS Bungles The Procurement Of Helicopters
The SA Police Service has spent more than R400m on seven new helicopters to fight crime, but they have stood idle for more than six months because they lack tactical radios, according to sources familiar with the matter. The team discussed this story and invited listeners who are in procurement…
#FirstThingFirst - Eskom Takes Over Load Shedding In Ekurhuleni
Eskom has taken over load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni, saying the municipality failed to implement power cuts. This affects the national grid as the country struggles with the energy crisis. Listeners weighed in on this, highlighting how unfair this is for the municipality when the whole country is…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs written by Ne-Yo
Business Update - IMF Updates Its Forecast For Economic Growth In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Stats SA reporting a slight decrease in the number of business liquidations thus far for 2023 – however companies remain under financial strain. She also touched on an 0.1% to 0.3% economic growth, as forecasted by IMF.
Should Politicians Be Licensed?
A Neuropsychologist, Dr Sam Goldstein, posted a video on Tik Tok, saying that politicians should be licensed so they can be held accountable the same way electricians, plumbers, etc are when they don’t perform. Leadership Specialist, Dumisani Tembe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss this idea. He feels strongly that we…