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.
Business Update - VBS liquidators recover almost R150m
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak VBS liquidators recovering almost R150 million siphoned from the bank. They also touched on South African Reserve Bank MPC keeping interest rates unchanged.
#OpenLine - Africa’s economy, road safety, child trafficking, and more.
Boosting Africa’s economy, Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament, warning on road safety, child trafficking syndicates, changing title deeds and more were discussed on today’s open line.
#FirstThingsFirst - Kobe Bryant wasn’t a good person, according to childhood friend.
Kobe Bryant’s childhood friend labelled him as a bad person who didn’t take care of his friends and family. The team discuss the dynamics of Kobe’s relationships with his parents as well as his wife. They also asked listeners, “do you blame Kobe Bryant for the state his parents were…
Business Update - Seriti launching the country’s biggest wind farm
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to cover the plans undertaken by Seriti to launch the country’s biggest wind farm, as mining houses invest heavily into renewable energy. They also previewed economic data, with retail sales and repo rate announcements scheduled for today.
No gala dinner for MPs at opening of parliament
Despite an estimated R6m to R14m being budgeted for the opening of parliament later today, there will be no gala dinner for parliamentarians. In a media briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday, parliament’s presiding officer and chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane confirmed that there would…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is the ANC dead?
Former President Jacob Zuma, the leader of the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, was a no-show at his ANC National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) hearing, which was held virtually on Wednesday. He did however send ANC member Tony Yengeni, to attend on his behalf and represent him. On the sidelines of this,…
#SingItBack - 17 July 2024
Today's theme is tribute to South African Queens and Kings
Sol’s 3-minute shower
Sol Phenduka overslept this morning. By the time he woke up, it was time for his 05:40 traffic update and had only 20 minutes to quickly get ready for work. He claims he took 3 minutes to shower. After making fun of Sol, the team asked the questions, “have you…
Business Update - Knorr recalls its brown onion gravy
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about SARS using AI to auto process taxpayers returns as current tax filing season continues. They also spoke about Knorr recalling its brown onion gravy.
#FirstThingsFirst - Indigenous games: Yay or Nay?
Minister of Arts, Culture & Sports Gayton McKenzie, and his Deputy Peace Mabe delivered the department’s budget vote on Tuesday in a debate that saw McKenzie answering questions about the inclusion of Die Stem in the national anthem and being invited to visit the Voortrekker Monument. Moreover, he uttered how…
Business Update - Inflation in Nigeria recorded above 34%
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Sasfin and Bell Equipment delisting from the JSE. They also spoke about the inflation in Nigeria recording above 34%.
Humans vs Machines
South African consumers are complaining about declining customer support quality in the country. One of the major causes of this trend is making it increasingly difficult to speak to a human operator and attempting to handle most support queries with automated systems. The team, together with listeners, shared their frustrations…
#FirstThingsFirst - Schreiber cracks the whip on undocumented workers
The Sowetan this morning reports on its front page that new Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber will increase inspection of work permits at restaurants, farms, and mines. The team deliberated on whether he would have any success in his quest. Listeners also shared their thoughts on whether they think this…
#SingItBack - 15 July 2024
Today's theme is songs about being thankful or Grateful.
Business Update - Electronics brand Ellies re-emerges
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the resurrection of technology brand Ellies, after its liquidation. They also touched on how the markets will likely react to Trump’s “attempted assassination”.
Truter, first man to be sentenced for looting of VBS out on parole
Phillip Truter, the first man to be sentenced for his role in the looting of VBS Mutual Bank is out on parole, as Tshifhiwa Matodzi, the key figure he implicated as the mastermind behind the heist began his 15-year jail sentence last week. Truter, who was the bank’s CFO, was…
#FirstThingFirst - Questions raised over Donald Trump’s attempted assassination
President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the international chorus in condemning the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. World leaders have rapidly condemned Saturday's attack on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, in which the former president was shot in the ear, expressing shock, denouncing political violence, and…
#SingItBack - 12 July 2024
Today's theme is songs that were meant for other artists
Business Update - NUMSA ends strike at Ford.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about labour union NUMSA ending its strike at Ford. They also spoke about iPhone manufacturer Apple being forced to open up “tap and pay” to competitors in Europe.
#OpenLine - AmaPanyaza, Abahlali Bomjondolo, ABSA Run Your City and more.
AmaPanyaza, ABSA Run Your City Race, Abahlali Bomjondolo and EFF vs Cape Town case, end-result of illicit funds confiscated by NPA; pedestrian crossing issues, and more, were on the spotlight on Open Line this morning.