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 - 30 October 2024
Today's theme is artist married to each other.
Business update - Mini budget speech
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joins Sizwe to discuss the upcoming Mini Budget eyed by investors for further reform steps as well as Transnet relaxing it’s Procurement Policy
Is Gardening for you?
Gardening for most of us was something we did growing up as part of our chores and home duties. Now as an adult, knowing what it takes to maintain a pristine space, which do you prefer between having lawn or paving for your home? Sizwe and the team share their…
#FirstThingsFirst - Former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba is back in Parliament,
Former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba is back in Parliament, following a seven vote majority as one of two chairpersons of Parliament's Joint Committee on Defence despite being implicated in crimes in the Zondo report. Sizwe Dhlomo and the team discuss his appointment and readiness for office.
#SingItBack - 29 October 2024
Today's theme is Mariah Carey's collaborations
Business Update - Renewable energy industry growth
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joins Sizwe to discuss the renewable energy industry growing despite eskom’s performance and public servants association looking at a 6% wage hike next year amid wage talks.
Being falsely accused – what do you do?
What happens when you find yourself being false accused of something? Sizwe relays a story of how he had a paint repair job done on his car which left him with there remaining paint in a nail polish container. The team weigh in on how this innocent item can create…
#FirstThingsFirst - Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng facing impeachment
Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng may face impeachment following a recommendation by the Judicial Conduct Committee over dishonesty claims. Maya-led JCC recommends Mogoeng face impeachment inquiry over ex-Judge President John Hlophe's dishonesty claims against him. Sizwe Dhlomo and the team weigh in on this breaking story and discuss the viability…
#SingItBack - 28 October 2024
Today's theme is let’s dance (Songs About Dance/Dancing)
Business Update - IMF to visit South Africa!
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the IMF visiting South Africa next month. They also delved into Competition Commission saying Sun International's plans for Peermont will stifle gambling competition.
Beyonce endorses Kamala Harris!
Beyonce made a rare political appearance this past weekend, as she hugged Kamala Harris at a presidential campaign rally, telling voters: "We need to sing a new song." While she did not perform - unlike in 2016 when she sang at a rally for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland - she…
#FirstThingsFirst - Shivambu describes relationship with Malema as a "political relationship".
MK Party National Organiser Floyd Shivambu joined Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh on the latter's politics podcast SMWX. Shivambu on various subjects, including his reasons for leaving the EFF. When speaking about EFF leader Julius Malema, he used words like gangsterism and self-enrichment. The team discussed the about turn Shivambu has made since…
#SingItBack - 25 October 2024
Today theme is songs produced by Teddy Riley (Blackstreet are performing in Pretoria tomorrow night)
Business Update - Bloomberg Braai index increases again
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo in studio to speak about the feasibility of the BRICS currency. They also spoke about the Bloomberg Braai index, which increased for the second month in a row despite CPI creeping lower.
#OpenLine - Education system, justice system, Siya and Rachel Kolisi, eMzini Wezinsizwa, and more
On today's open line, the team and listeners discussed the education system and gaps thereof; holes in the justice system, focusing on capital punishment and extrajudicial killings; Siya and Rachel Kolisi bombshell from this week; Siz The World as eMzini Wezinsizwa; career advice with one of our Play Dough kids…
#FirstTHINGSfIRST - "You get what you negotiate, not what you deserve."
Eva Longoria saved "John Wick" by providing crucial gap financing at the last minute. The film faced a financial crisis, risking shutdown before Longoria's intervention. Longoria's investment of $6 million of her own money to save 'John Wick' paid off when it became a box-office success. Now that the movie…
#SingItBack - 24 October 2024
Today's theme is Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Inductees
Business Update - Expect your landed goods to be significantly more expensive
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Transnet National Ports Authority demanding 7.9%, 18.6% and 2.5% tariff hikes over the coming 3 years, highlighting how burdensome administered prices are, on inflation. They also discussed how weight management drugs market like Ozempic and Wegovy could grow another…
What job would you do for free?
The City of Tshwane’s new MMC for environmental affairs and agriculture, Obakeng Ramabodu, does not want AfriForum to help the metro council with service delivery issues. This includes the NGO cutting grass, which they claim they are doing for free. The team and listeners answer the question, "is there any…
#FirstThingsFirst - Cracks in GNU deepen: DA blasts Ramaphosa for calling Russia an ‘ally’ at BRICS Summit
As President Cyril Ramaphosa and BRICS leaders meet in Russia to boost economic development in the Global South, the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key player in the Government of National Unity (GNU), has lashed out. In a statement on Wednesday, DA leader John Steenhuisen condemned Ramaphosa for referring to Russia…