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 - 28 November 2024
Today's theme is songs written by Johnta Austin
Business Update - South Africans react to the discontinuation of Maltabella porridge
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sol Phenduka to reflect on the reactions by South Africans to the news about the discontinuation of Bokomo's Maltabella porridge. They also touched on the continued business liquidations in South Africa, despite renewed business confidence.
Do you subscribe to Black Friday?
Mfundo Mabalane intends on repainting her house ahead of the Christmas holidays. She has been on the hunt for Black Friday paint specials. The team shared their views on this consumerism "gimmick" and asked listeners about their experiences with bargain hunting on Black Friday.
#FirstThingsFirst - Is the "progressive caucus" possible?
uMkhonto we Sizwe party will not entertain any of the EFF's mudslinging and attacks against their organisation, former EFF national chairperson and now MK party national command member Advocate Dali Mpofu said. Mpofu said this during a media briefing following EFF leader Julius Malema's recent utterances this week where he…
#SingItBack - 27 November 2024
Today's theme is rappers/neo soul artist collaborations.
Business Update - African Bank financial results show an increase in its customer numbers.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on a conversation she had on Kaya Biz with CEO of Consumer Banking at African Bank, Sibongiseni Ngundze, about the bank's financial results. They also discussed cocoa prices soaring to record levels.
Gauteng Department returns R2.2 billion to Treasury.
The Gauteng government has returned R2.2 billion of unspent funds back to National Treasury. This was revealed by Gauteng Treasury Head, Ncumisa Mnyani, who said R3.4 billion was unspent from the previous financial year, but R1.2 billion was rolled over. The team deliberated over the issues leading to this budget…
#FirstThingsFirst - SARS raids MaMkhize's KZN mansion.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) raided Shauwn MKhize's La Lucia mansion in Durban on Tuesday in what is believed to be a tax-related matter. The businesswoman and owner of Royal AM soccer club, popularly known as “MaMkhize”, reportedly owes SARS R37m in back taxes. The team discussed the details…
#SingItBack - 26 November 2024
Today's theme is new Queens of R&B.
Business Update - December petrol price increase on the cards.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Netcare's latest financial results. They also spoke about petrol price increase expected for December.
Invaluable personal possessions.
Sol Phenduka has a photo album that has pictures with his mom and dad that he cherishes. Mpho Maboi is sentimental about first edition Harry Potter book collection. A lady in the US, held dear to her heart a similar book collection her parents brought for her as a kid…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mapisa-Nqakula says she created political enemies for enquiry into Phala Phala.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the corruption-accused former Parliamentary Seaker, said her legal challenges with the State began when she convened an inquiry into the Phala Phala matter. “When I elected to convene a parliamentary inquiry into the Phala Phala matter, I made political enemies,” she said in a court affidavit. The team…
#SingItBack - 25 November 2024
Today's theme is Canadian artists who made an impact.
Business Update - Murray & Roberts enters business rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about construction group Murray & Roberts fighting for its survival in Voluntary Business Rescue. They also discussed Crypto pundits starting to raise concern around the Bitcoin rally.
Acts of vandalism
A video has surfaced online, with a bridge structure showing "concrete hinges" that look like cuts. There is speculation that criminal activity is involved, with some suspecting attempts to steal some materials that are inside the pillars of the bridge. The City of Tshwane has responded, saying the bridge was…
#FirstThingsFirst - Malema vs Zuma!
This past weekend, the leaders of the MK Party and EFF spoke on different platforms. During an interview with Sunday Times, Jacob Zuma showed admiration to Julius Malema, saying if EFF could band together with his party, he would be extremely happy. Whereas, Julius Malema branded Zuma as old and…
#SingItBack - 22 November 2024
Today's theme is a throw back to November 2008
Business Update - Boxer to list on the JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to give a review of retail company updates in South Africa, including Mr Price sales update; Spar sale of Polish assets and Boxer listing on the JSE next week.
#OpenLine - Re-coding Eskom prepaid meters, Glen Lewis on Best T, township retailers, and more
On today's #OpenLine, #SizTheWorld team and listeners discussed parenting other people's kids, neglect of the boy child, request for Glen Lewis to be on My Top Ten At 10, re-coding of Eskom prepaid electricity meters, cooked food sold by township retailers, and more.
#FirstThingsFirst - Battle of the sexes!
Why it is that women expect men to behave a certain way amongst other men? Women, do you see a man admiring another as a sign of weakness? The studio was divided on this observation by Sizwe Dhlomo, with the ladies defending themselves against the gents.