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.
#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.
#FirstThingsFirst - Floyd and Julius in “new” hot water over VBS?
Daily Maverick reports that former chairman of VBS Mutual Bank Tshifhiwa Matodzi, who this week was sentenced to an effective 15 years in jail for his coordinated looting of the bank, has lifted the veil from a seven-year-old secret: Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu were “promised” payments from VBS in…
Handling threats
Mpho Maboi received a subtle threat after her strong opinions on how the Department of Arts, Culture & Sports treated Makhadzi when they revealed giving her “support” over the last 14 months. The team shared how they personally deal with threats. They invited listeners to contribute to the discussion, with…
Business Update - Former Chair of VBS Bank sentenced to jail
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on the finalisation of the VBS saga, with the collapsed bank’s former Chair being sentenced to 15 years in jail. They also touched on cyber crimes which have cost the Department of Public Works R300 million over the last 10…
#FirstThingsFirst - Minister Dean Macpherson deserves love too
On the X app, a screenshot of Minister of Public Works Dean Macpherson’s Tinder profile has gone viral. In the pic, the blonde and blue-eyed minister is seen enjoying a glass of beer at a bar. According to his profile, Macpherson is listed as a 37-year-old gay man who splits…
#SingItBack - 10 July 2024
Today's theme is songs with boy in title.
Business Update - SA’s insurance companies rank as some of the best in the world
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the performance of South Africa’s insurance companies which rank as some of the best internationally. They also touched on Moody’s downgrading Kenya’s debt further into junk status.
Privacy in communal spaces
An officer has revealed how CCTV footage helped to identify alleged hitman in millionaire Wandile Bozwana's murder. The team discussed the usefulness of, as well as concerns about the amount of surveillance that's out there. They also asked listeners how much attention they pay when using their phone to take…
#FirstThingsFirst - Gayton McKenzie: Mpho Maboi feels strongly about possible victimisation
Gayton McKenzie has come out guns blazing on social media after a week as Arts, Culture & Sports Minister, saying he will pull the plug on superfan funding and publish a list of creative recipients of department funding. Late last night, a statement was subsequently released, zooming in on the…
#SingItBack - 09 July 2024
Today's themne is songs named after fruits
Business Update - Nampak considers selling some of its assets in the rest of Africa
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Nampak considering selling some of its assets in the rest of Africa. They also spoke about renewed concerts around shipping delays, globally.
A cold back-to-school day: should kids stay home?
More weather warnings have been issued as the cold front intensifies and a storm surge may result in heavy rainfall and damage to infrastructure in coastal areas. Today happens to be the beginning of a new school term. The team held a debate on parents that make their kids stay…
#FirstThingsFirst - Dangers of private security taking over SAPS duties
Gautrain workers affiliated to the National Union of Metal Workers SA (NUMSA) took to Gautrain operation sites yesterday to strike over various issues, including increase in medical aid, housing allowances and bonuses. Security personnel contracted to Gautrain arrived in vehicles and with a water cannon. Police and guards then ordered…
#SingItBack - 08 July 2024
Today's theme is Multi racial/ cultural groups.
Business Update - Motor spares company Auto Zone enters business rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss motor parts retailer Auto Zone entering voluntary business rescue. They also touched on strike season as it continues with NUMSA striking at Gautrain operations today.
Could the country operate without the cabinet?
News 24 has done a breakdown of SA's 9 health MECs and reports that none of them is a medical professional. The team deliberate on whether MECs or other senior government leaders need to be qualified in professions on portfolios they lead. Moreover, judging from what happened when there was…
#FirstThingFirst - Furore over Malema’s R28 000 shoes
EFF leader Julius Malema has come under fire following his appearance with wife Mantwa at the Durban July this past weekend. The bone of contention is that he wore an extravagant pair of shoes with a price tag of over R28 000. He is being accused of advocating for the…