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.
#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…
#SingItBack - 23 October 2024
Today's theme is song with the word "Thinking or Think" in the title
Business Update - SAA mulls selling Heathrow landing rights to stay afloat
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about South African Airways considering selling its landing rights at major international airports, including Heathrow, to raise funds. They also discussed an ongoing investigation into the BMW Employees Medical Aid Scheme (BEMAS), managed by Discovery Health.
The story of two barbers
Former ANC Spokesperson Pule Mabe was interviewed on SABC's Face The Nation last night, where he was quizzed about the fraud charges levelled against him. Seemingly, he fumbled his way through the questions, which was odd for someone who was competent as a Spokesperson for the ANC. The team shared…
#FirstThingsFirst -Mbeki snubbed at Mboweni funeral despite late Minister’s wishes
Former President Thabo Mbeki has opted to release a public eulogy meant for Tito Mboweni’s funeral that his foundation says he was prevented from delivering at the former Minister's funeral on Saturday. The team and listeners discussed how conflict over the wishes of the government and those of the individual…
#SingItBack - 22 October 2024
Today's theme is Oskido's economic part 1
Business Update - Petty to Perfection: from Al Capone to SA diesel rackets
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss how large emerging market funds lagged in the China rally. They also spoke about how taxmen should be sent to help solve crime, as SARS raids diesel black market on suspicion of paraffin dilution.
Dingaan Thobela's would be abandoned mortuary
A colleague shared a video of his tour through a house late boxing champion Dingaan Thobela abandoned years ago because the community refused for him to build a mortuary. The team deliberated on the concept of business zoning and asked, "how do you feel about neighbours who suddenly set up…
#FirstThingsFirst - Adv Anton du Plessis' failed security clearance for top NPA job
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has dismissed recent media reports flagging the denial of deputy director Anton du Plessis’ security clearance as a 'non-issue'. The team discussed the deputy director's dilemma, asking whether the denial of security clearance as upcoming leader of the NPA is justified.
#SingItBack - 21 October 2024
Today's theme is song about feelings.
Business Update - The Competition Commission is BUSY!
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss some of the activities the Competition Commission has embarked on and how those affect consumers. They focused on Commissioner Doris Tshepe emphasising the need for comprehensive legal response to global e-commerce players in the SA market at a conference in…
Class of 2024 ready for final exams!
It's all systems go for thousands of matric pupils who will write their first English and Afrikaans home languages and first and second additional language papers today. The team shared their experiences when they were in matric and the stresses they wen through ahead or during matric exams. They asked…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ex-Joburg Mayor Gwamanda goes to the clink!
Former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda was arrested at the beginning of the weekend. Gwamanda, 39, who is now the MMC for community development, was arrested in connection with an alleged funeral policy scam that he ran in Soweto in 2011. The team discussed the developments in the long standing controversy…
#SingItBack - 18 October 2024
Today's theme is Music Movements part 3 (TKZee Family)
Business Update - Motorists may enjoy incentives to buy electric vehicles
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Cyril Ramaphosa announcing a new energy vehicle policy, during SA Auto Week, to encourage motorists to buy electric vehicles. They also spoke about South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago reviving his call for a lower inflation target than…
#OpenLine - Music royalties, public indecency, changing surnames, spaza shop battles, etc
On #OpenLine, the team and listeners discussed various topics including men who indecently pee in public; reports of kids having allergic reaction to snacks from spaza shops; a possible Siz The World talk show on Thursdays; a new wife who is fighting for ex-wife to stop using her husband's surname;…
#FirstThingsFirst - Collaboration between Zulus and Afrikaners
The annual King Dinuzulu Legacy commemoration event organised by AfriForum, and taking place today, will for the first time be addressed by a reigning Zulu King. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will deliver the main address in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, where King Dinuzulu died 111 years ago. The team discussed the relationship between…
#SingItBack - 17 October 2024
Today's theme is Music Movements part 2 (The Dungeon Family)
Business Update - From Rupert to Motsepe: SA leaders are climbing in about Springboks deal
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the Springboks deal saga, with Johann Rupert and Patrice Motsepe climbing in the ring.
SUI's proclamation processes
During First Things First yesterday, we discussed some utterances MK Party's Mzwanele Manyi made during an appearance at a Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development the day before. He called the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a "presidential hit squad". The team had a balanced debate on this topic. Spokesperson…