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 - 21 February 2025
Today's theme is current Leading Ladies of R&B
Business Update - Two pot reform; what was in the postponed budget speech
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on the postponed budget speech, specifically regarding two pot retirement system reforms. They also provided an update on the growing concerns around Germany's economy.
#OpenLine - Has Sizwe Dhlomo finally come over to the Kendrick Lamar side?
On #OpenLine, the team and listeners discussed various topics, including a suggestion for a Play Dough book club; Budget speech postponement and the power Cyril Ramaphosa wields to get the budget approved; the source for Juliet Joseph's traffic updates; whether Sizwe Dhlomo has come over to the Kendrick side since…
#FirstThingsFirst - Coach Seema defends fielding Mogaila in a PSL match.
Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has explained the reasons behind playing Shaun Mogaila during their 4-2 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership match at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday. The 29-year-old was involved in a head-on collision that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old schoolchild in Tembisa…
#SingItBack - 20 February 2025
Today's theme is most Grammy Nominations in History.
Business Update - KFC to TFC?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe to reflect on the impact the postponement of the Budget Speech has on business in the country and why we have a revenue shortfall. They also spoke about "Kentucky Fried Chicken" to be domiciled in Texas.
Is somebody out to sabotage Mayor Dada Morero?
The City of Johannesburg has issued a statement regarding a story that appeared on The Star a few days ago. According to the newspaper, an audio clip was recorded in a clandestine meeting where two Members of the Mayoral Committee, two ANC officials, and a Rand Water official allegedly discussing…
#FirstThingsFirst - Gayton McKenzie' declares love for Donald Trump.
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has espoused some controversial opinions regarding the US President Donald Trump amid strain between the two nations. In a video shared widely on social media, McKenzie said not agreeing on certain things is normal and that does not mean you must not listen to those…
#SingItBack - 19 February 2025
Today's theme is Spotify's Most Streamed 2000's Songs by Female Artists
Business Update - SA's unemployment rate declines to 31.9%
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the latest unemployment stats. They also spoke about freight forwarders in South Africa raising concerns of missed opportunities in the economy.
Limpopo schools asked to pay R700 for meals for teachers to attend workshop.
R700 each for meals for 124 newly promoted teachers … this is what the Waterberg District in Limpopo is asking mostly poor schools to fork out for school management staff (SMT) to attend an induction workshop. The district issued a letter to schools on 13 February inviting newly appointed heads…
#FirstThingsFirst - ANC rejigs GP and KZN PEC structures.
Former Johannesburg mayor Amos Masondo and former ANC policy head Jeff Radebe are making a powerful political return after being appointed as convenors to lead the revival of the party’s provincial structures in, respectively, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The provincial secretaries of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, TK Nciza and Bheki Mtolo, have…
#SingItBack - 18 February 2025
Today's theme is singing Your Heart Out Songs.
Business Update - Old Mutual CEO to step down
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the resignation of CEO of Old Mutual, Iain Williamson from August. She also provided an update on the Ithala bank saga, with new concerns over the bank's insolvency.
Wealth tax on the cards?
With the Budget 2025 speech only a few days away and a tax collection shortfall expected to be in the region of R22 billion, the Minister of Finance will be looking for ways to boost tax collection without slowing down the economy and negatively affecting South African households. Will he…
#FirstThingsFirst - Zanzou owner Stephane Cohen distances himself.
Gauteng police have opened an investigation into the disturbing viral videos from the renowned Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. The videos showcase acts of extreme violence and torture allegedly perpetrated by the club's bouncers against patrons who reportedly failed to settle their bills. The clips, which are highly graphic and depict…
#SingItBack - 17 Feb 2025
Today's theme is From Groups to Solo: Hip Hop Edition
Business Update - If it's not coffee, it's cocoa....prices keep soaring.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about South Africa's economic week ahead, zooming in on employment figures and budget speech scheduled for later in the week. They also discussed the price of coffee and cocoa that keeps soaring.
Understanding servitude in civil law.
Gautrain services have been disrupted between the Park and Rosebank stations due to water and soil seeping into the tunnel section of the system. According to the Gautrain Management Agency, investigations have established that illegal drilling was being conducted on private property above the tunnel. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mbeki dropped a bombshell about Zuma's Robben Island stint.
Former ANC President Thabo Mbeki stunned the party’s national executive committee (NEC) members when he questioned the existence of the trial that resulted in his successor Jacob Zuma being convicted and tossed into Robben Island as a political prisoner. Mbeki, who stopped short of calling Zuma a spy, dropped the…