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.
Playful adults
On a scale of 1-10, Mpho Maboi rates herself at 7 when it comes to her playful nature. Are you a playful adult? Are you a serious person? Is there an age limit to playfulness? How do you feel when you see playful adults?
#FirstThingsFirst - SAFA leadership in question as boss gets arrested
The arrest of Danny Jordaan on charges of fraud and theft amounting to R1.3m should shine a spotlight not just on the South African Football Association (SAFA) President but the organisation’s leadership. According to News24, some members of SAFA's national executive committee (NEC) – the association's highest decision-making body –…
#SingItBack - 13 November 2024
Today's theme is South Africa MTV Europe Music Awards Winner & & Nominees.
Lightning strikes 53 Bonsmaras in North-West
A stud farmer from North-West suffered more than R1 million in damage on Sunday when lightning wiped out more than 30% of his Bonsmara herd. Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi and Gladys suggested that the farmer donate the meat to the community. Sizwe Dhlomo doesn't think that's a great idea because…
#FirstThingsFirst - What to do with over 4500 illegal miners holed up underground in North West?
Concerned residents of Khuma and Stilfontein in the North West have resolved to go underground to retrieve illegal mine workers. They say they are concerned about their health and safety. Locals say about 4 500 illegal mine workers are still underground. A volunteer from the community was lowered by ropes…
#SingItBack - 12 November 2024
Today's theme is 2024 Grammy Nominees
Hood tales!
To move out of the hood or not? That's the question the team and listeners deliberated over. Sizwe Dhlomo and Katleho Sekhoto say that one must move out at their earliest convenience. Mpho Maboi, on the other hand, strongly believes that someone must stay so the hood can be developed.
#FirstThingsFirst - Matric papers printing mystery
The City Press reported on its front page this past Sunday that at least eight of the nine provinces in South Africa are having their matric examination papers printed by a private printer. This has massively increased the cost of printing from less than R1 billion to more than R3.6…
#SingItBack - 11 November 2024
Today's theme is singers who grew up singing in Church
The importance of induction
New President of Botswana, Duma Boko, was interviewed by Sophie Mokoena on SABC , where he laid out his plans for his term in office. What stood out was his posture during the interview, raising questions about whether he had received media training. The team spoke about the importance of…
#FirstThingFirst - The future of South Africa
With Floyd Shivambu being appointed as the new Secretary General of the MK Party, and Fikile Mbalula recently admitting how much they hate the GNU, the team discussed the two parties' succession plans. This morphed into a discussion about what the future of South Africa looks like, taking into account…
#SingItBack - 08 November 2024
Today theme is songs where the choir goes off.
Business Update - Lebombo border close has cost SA companies R5b so far.
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the Lebombo border closure costing South African companies R5 billion so far. They also discussed Anglo concluding sale of its 55 Marshall Street building in Johannesburg.
#OpenLine - Nhanhla Lux, KZN police, food poisoning crisis, Trump's second term, and more.
The topics discussed on today's #OpenLine included Nhlanhla Lux and his claim that Sizwe Dhlomo conspired to have him arrested; the popularity of the segment Siz The World does whereby a count of how many suspects have been killed by KZN Police when those criminals shoot at them is kept;…
#FirstThingsFirst - Khune not ready to leave the game
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune has disclosed that he spent two straight weeks in bed crying after learning that the club would not renew his contract. The legendary Khune was speaking on the sidelines of his TopBet announcement. Khune is a shareholder in the betting company and is charting…
#SingItBack - 07 November 2024
Today's theme is music trios .
Business Update - Tax Ombudsman investigates SARS e-filing scam
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sol Phenduka to discuss the investigation by the Office of the Tax Ombudsman of the hijacking of SARS e-filing profiles. They also spoke about central banks bracing for inflation following Donald Trump's victory.
Donald Trump back in the White House
Independent Political Analyst, Khaya Sithole joined Sol Phenduka to reflect on the return of Donald Trump to the White house. They discussed his election campaign and the impact the results thereof have for South Africa, the continent, and the rest of the world. And what of those criminal charges he…
#FirstThingsFirst - Can the EFF be saved?
SABC News has just broken the news that Economic Freedom Fighters Chairperson Adv Dali Mpofu has joined the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party. Speaking to the channel exclusively, Mpofu said he believes the MK Party is the only vehicle to achieve unity and emancipation. The team discussed the impact this development will…
#SingItBack - 06 November 2024
Today's theme is Quincy Jones production/samples/remakes