Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Battle Lines Have Been Drawn: Skosana vs Mbalula
Suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband, David Skosana, has called out ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, calling him a “moron” and a “lunatic”. This follows Mbalula attacking Mkhwebana over the weekend. Listeners joined Sizwe Dhlomo and the team to share their views on Skosana defending his wife against Mbalula.
#SING IT BACK
Remember that game we used to play last year that you loved? The one you said we should keep? Well we are playing it and you must call us now if you want to play it wit us. It’s called sing it back.
Privatisation of ports.
Transnet has broken new ground in privatisation of SA’s ports. Philippines-based multinational port operator has been named as an equity partner for joint venture to run flagship Durban container terminal. Independent Political Analyst, Khaya Sithole, weighed in on whether this deal makes sense or not.
Are you Mandela fatigued?
As the world celebrates Mandela Day today, Sizwe Dhlomo and team shared their thoughts on whether the name carries the same weight it did years ago. Listeners also shared their views, and highlighted how they feel his name is used by opportunists to score points.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists named after animals
Business Update - Rand Dips Below R18 Against The US dollar
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the great news on the Rand dipping below R18 to the US dollar. She also provided an update on suspended Nigerian Central Bank Governor who now faces criminal charges.
Do You Have Anybody You Trust With Your Views?
Sizwe Dhlomo feels that there should be thought leaders driving social discourse conversations and the rest of us should listen and learn. He posed a question to the listeners to identify people they trust with their views. He also asked, do you agree that those who are schooled in certain…
#FirstThingFirst - Zuma Must Return To Prison, Says ConCourt
The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal about former president Jacob Zuma’s medical parole, saying an appeal had “no reasonable prospects of success.” Sizwe Dhlomo reflected on an interview Phemelo Motene had with Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala, last night where Zikalala answered a question about Zuma…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is DJ/Vocalist collabos
Business Update - Ripple Effects Of The Truck Fires On SA Highways
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about U.S and South Africa seeking to boost business ties through various summits. She also spoke about the ripple effects of truck fires on South African highways.
Double Penal System For Road Offences?
The Constitutional Court has found that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) is constitutional. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on this judgement.
#FirstThingFirst - COPE’s Deregistration Confusion
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has dismissed claims that COPE has been deregistered. This, following reports they would not be contesting 2024 elections. But it turned out, they were actually deregistered as a company. The party’s spokesperson Dennis Bloom was on Phemelo Motene’s show last night and revealed that…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is SAMA Best Female Artists
Business Update - Sasol Charges Exorbitant Fees For Gas, According To Competition Commission
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the Competition Commission highlighting how Sasol has been charging exorbitant fees for gas. She also covered story on French insurance companies counting cost of damage due to riots.
ChatGPT Sued By Author Of The Bedwetter
Sarah Silverman is suing the creator of ChatGPT for unauthorized use of her 2010 book “The Bedwetter,” according to a lawsuit Friday in a U.S. District Court. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on the matter.
#FirstThingFirst - Are We Gatekeepers Of Amapiano?
American singer Swae Lee took to his Twitter page to share his excitement about getting on the Amapiano sound after recently visiting Nigeria. In the tweet, the hitmaker added a Nigerian flag next to the word "Amapiano", and this caused an uproar on Twitter with South Africans calling him out…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is UK artists whop made it big in America
Business Update - 7000 Jobs On The Line Should Post Office Go Into Business Rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo, providing an update on the Post Office and the fact that 7000 jobs could be lost should it go into business rescue. She also touched on US authorities raising concerns about businesses that have yet to divest from Russia after conflict…
Unused Local Municipality Funds Returned To Treasury
ANC NEC concerned after almost R1bn in unused local municipality funds returned to Treasury. Independent Political analyst, Khaya Sithole, weighed in on this, sharing that service delivery being looked at as trade utility instead of delivering services is a corruption issue rather than competence or capacity.
#FirstThingFirst - Orlando Pirates Neutral On Israe-Palestine Conflict
Orlando Pirates will not boycott their upcoming fixture against Israel-based outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite calls to cancel the friendly match. The ANC Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane, defended the club’s decision. Listeners shared their sentiments on the issue, after Sizwe Dhlomo and team offered their thoughts.