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 - 27 March 2025
Today's theme is R&B Ballads
Business Update - What does the Braai Index currently look like?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Ford's plans to invest in the production of new hybrid and electric vehicles in South Africa. They also looked at the Braai Index, which shows that food costs are still rising.
Dynamics of group projects
Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus), as member of the GNU, has urged President Ramaphosa to consult the party on the U.S Ambassador appointment. This spurred a discussion about the dynamics of group projects. In group projects, what role do you play, if any? Do you do your thing, fall back,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Prince Mashele vs Papa Penny
Political commentator Prince Mashele, during a talk on BizNews, called Papa Penny Penny an idiot. He said the MK MPL has never set foot in a classroom and shouldn’t be in parliament helping creating laws for our country. The team deliberated on the level of education, leadership and experience required…
#SingItBack - 26 March 2025
Today's theme is Songs with Great Bridges
Business Update - Pepcor plans to but Legit and Boardmans?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Pepcor's plans to acquire Legit and Boardmans. This discussion extended into the current state of retail business, with Edgars and Woolworths being cited as examples.
What happens if budget fails?
After a meeting on Friday where the ANC attempted to woo ActionSA to join its quest for the budget to be passed after an impasse in the government of national unity (GNU), the Herman Mashaba-led party has pressed pause on the negotiations. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to…
#FirstThingsFirst - Funeral etiquette: reflect family values or own personal living standards?
A fierce altercation between a motorist and a group of Takealot delivery drivers is being attributed to an outpouring of grief. A video circulating on social media shows a man and a younger passenger swamped by several drivers who take turns striking the two motorists. “According to our investigation, the…
#SingItBack - 25 March 2025
Today's theme is artists with a number in their name
Business Business - Educor remains deregistered
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on Educor, which remains deregistered under Department of Education. They also discussed Donald Trump imposing trade tariffs to a few more countries targeted in what he calls "Dirty 15" list.
Dealing with receiving confidential info not meant for you
The Trump Administration accidentally texted The Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg its war plans. U.S. national-security leaders included him in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. The team discussed this grievous oversight by US administration and asked, "if you get confidential information not meant for you, what do…
#FirstThingsFirst - Will it be Lindiwe Sisulu or Tony Leon for US Ambassador gig?
Former DA leader Tony Leon and former ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu have informally entered the fray to become South Africa' next ambassadors to the US following the recent expulsion of former ANC member, Ebrahim Rasool, who returned home on Sunday. The team reflected on these suggestions and asked listeners to…
#SingItBack - 24 March 2025
Today's theme is songs with "Goodbye" in the title
Business Update - New winelands airport on the way
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on new wine lands airport in the Western Cape. They also spoke about Yahoo selling their TechCrunch platform.
Rationality of renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive
President Cyril Ramaphosa will intervene in the ANC’s ongoing push in Gauteng to change the name of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. The controversy around the name change has been made trickier by the fact that United States Consulate is located at 1 Sandton Drive. The United States is…
#FirstThingsFirst - Where does the future of South Africa lie?
Congratulations are in order for Sweet Guluva after he was crowned the winner of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 Umlilo. The reality TV star shot up trends lists after the 23-year-old student, model, artist, football player and barber from Cape Town walked away with the whopping R2m grand prize. Young…
#SingItBack - 20 March 2025
Today theme is song with happiness on the title
Business Update - Predicting potential interest rate decision outcome
Sumitra Naidoo, standing in for Gugulethu Mfuphi predicts potential interest rate decision outcome, a rise in coffee prices with no signs of abating and the markets.
Margin call on Elon Musk
Sizwe engages with renowned Chartered Accountant Khaya Sithole to discuss the concept of a 'margin call': its definition, maintenance, and the aftermath. This conversation comes in light of recent reports that Elon Musk is on the brink of facing a margin call concerning the loans he took out to finance…
#FirstThingsFirst - Should Pit Bulls Be Banned?
According to the news, A Cape Town mother is anxiously waiting for news about her four-year-old son, who is in critical condition after a pit bull attack. The dog's bite narrowly missed the child's heart by just a few millimetres and the family is awaiting information on whether he will…