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 - Busisiwe Mkhwebane bids EFF goodbye
In s shocking move, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane tendered her resignation from the EFF yesterday. Shortly after a letter she sent to the leaders of the party, a video from Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh's podcast SMWX where she announced that she will be leaving the EFF, surfaced. The team, together with…
#SingItBack - 16 October 2024
Today's theme is the Soulquarians
Business update - Bok private equity purchase heats up
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about former government colleagues Alec Erwin and Portia Derby partnering to give township mechanics access to after sales value chain. They also broke down the seemingly controversial Springboks private equity purchase.
DStv unbundling its channels
MultiChoice is under tremendous strain. Subscriber numbers are, for the first time, in structural decline. To claw back and attempt to retain subscribers, the platform has been testing the waters in regard to possibly unbundling its channels in the future. CA(SA) Khaya Sithole joined Sizwe Dhlomo to expound on why…
#FirstThingsFirst - SIU a "presidential hit squad", suggests Manyi.
During an appearance at a Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development yesterday, MK Party's Mzwanele Manyi, backed by EFF's Busisiwe Mkhwebane, called the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a "presidential hit squad". The team deliberated on whether there is some weight to Manyi’s suggestion or it’s just an MK Party…
#SingItBack - 15 October 2024
Today's theme remakes or cover songs.
Business Update - Government departments fail to pay over 30 000 service providers on time
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sol Phenduka to speak about the Public Service Commission finding that government departments failed to pay over 30 000 service providers within 30 days, which places a huge pressure on enterprises of all sizes. They also touched on South Africans trading "down" in myriad…
Dingaan’s father takes ex-boxer’s children to court over paternity
The Sowetan reports on its front page that Dingaan Thobela’s father is taking the ex-boxer’s children to court over paternity. He has made an urgent application to court to stop the winding of his son’s estate pending the outcome of DNA results that prove that his children are indeed biologically…
#FirstThingsFirst - "McKenzie's gravy train to Paris Olympics cost taxpayers R800 000."
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie's trip to the Olympics cost South African taxpayers more than R800 000. In his response to this, McKenzie says that he only attended the opening ceremony and went for meetings with other Ministers of other countries. Are you happy with his explanation? As…
#SingItBack - 14 October 2024
Today's theme is artists named after animals
Extortion and fear: only one call made to Western Cape extortion hotline
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the life and legacy of Tito Mboweni. They also spoke about the revelation that only one call was made to the Western Cape extortion hotline since September 2023.
Dealing with road rage
The #SizTheWorld team shared how they deal with road rage. Listeners also shared their experiences with road rage incidents, some revealing if they have been candidates of road rage or are the ones that let it go.
There's only one Uncle T
Sizwe Dhlomo and Siz The World team pay tribute to former central bank governor, Tito Mboweni.
#FirstThingsFirst - Mbalula vs Lesufi: the battle lines have been drawn
The Sunday Times reports that alliances are being formed within the party ahead of the national general council (NGC) next year. It is expected that candidates for Cyryl Ramaphosa’s successor could reveal themselves there. Judging from an interview Fikile Mbalula did with eNCA yesterday, where he issued a stern warning…
#SingItBack - 11 October 2024
Today's theme is songs produced by Robbie Malinga
Business Update - ACSA begins OR Tambo renovations
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about ACSA finally starting its renovation project on OR Tambo airport. They also touched on SARB data looking very muted ahead of the November monetary policy committee announcement.
#OpenLine - Eskom transformers, SANDF cleaning up Joburg, protests, and more
On today's #OpenLine, the #SizTheWorld team took questions about an apparent R500 required by Eskom for Katlehong residents to pay for faulty transformers in the area; request for SANDF to help with cleaning up the mess in the various Gauteng municipalities; the effectiveness and benefits of protests and demonstrations; habits…
#FirstThingsFirst - Inheriting friendship beefs
About a week ago, LeBron James was unfollowed by Drake on Instagram after attending a Kendrick Lamar concert in June, and publicly labeling Kendrick's diss song to Drake as his favourite. The team discussed the dynamics of friendships and inheriting beefs thereof. They pondered whether Drake was justified in unfollowing…
Business Update - Google's anti-competitive tactics lands them in trouble
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the latest developments in the Transnet Durban Port, with the news that court has interdicted ICTSI privatisation progress. They also delved into Google being in trouble for its anti-competitive tactics.
Are you with the person you wanted?
Sizwe Dhlomo tweeted, "I've always felt like Beyonce should have married Usher". The team shared their opinions on this statement, discussing Beyonce and Jay-Z's relationship. They asked listeners, "are you with the person you wanted or with the person you ended up with? "