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 - Investec joining a few corporates in setting a new minimum salary for its employees.
This morning Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe to discuss Investec joining a few corporates in setting a new minimum salary for its employees as we as the market reaction to GNU and strategic focus of a new cabinet and layaway markets.
#FirstThingsFirst - New cabinet under the GNU administration.
Cyril Ramaphosa announces new cabinet with eleven parties who have elected to work together in government and in Parliament under a new GNU administration. These are the African National Congress, Democratic Alliance, Patriotic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, Good Party, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania, Freedom Front Plus, United Democratic Movement,…
Would your die for your employer?
The Top Employers Institute released a report of South Africa's Top employers. Using this, Sizwe and the team, alongside listeners discuss whether or not their current employer is the best and how far they are willing to go to protect them.
#SingItBack - 28 June 2024
Today's theme is Caribbean Meets The World…
Business Update - The new ZIG currency Implementation
In today’s Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi discusses Zimbabwe looking to implement regulations to boost compliance with using the new ZIG currency as well as the 6-day work week due for implementation in Greece.
Openline - Where is Ntate Selby?
On the Openline today, Sizwe spoke to listeners on a variety of topics which included whether or not South Africa is going through a Cold War, the non-payments of contracted Public work servants as well as exploring the whereabouts of one of Kaya’s Top listeners, Ntate Selby.
#FirstThingsFirst - Gayton McKenzie Vs. Pieter Du Toit
Following Gayton’s tweet on the Rand plummet, News 24 Editor Pieter Du Toit and McKenzie got into a back and forth on the matter where he responded in a very strong tone. What do you make of his response? Was he justified in his position to respond in this manner?
#SingItBack - 27 June 2024
Today's theme is Male singers with Female rappers…
Business Update - Salary increases set for new MP’s and Ministers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Toyota reporting lower vehicle sales and production globally, in a market plagued by stiff competition. They also touched on slight salary increases planned for new MP’s and government Ministers as we await the announcement of cabinet.
Is there a line the media cannot cross?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed back home in Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years, after a US judge signed off on his unexpected plea deal on Wednesday morning. Sizwe Dhlomo, Mfundo Mabalane and Mpho Maboi delve onto different aspects of this story, touching on…
#FirstThingsFirst - Questions about self-acceptance
In a scene from Bad Boys 4 movie, Marcus (Martin Lawrence) confronts Mike (Will Smith) about dying his beard. The team discussed the reasons why people dye their hair, particularly men. Moreover, they touch of self-acceptable by asking, why do so many people alter their appearance to please others? Are…
#SingItBack - 26 June 2024
Today theme is from groups to solo artists.
Business Update - Hooters to close several restaurants
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Cilo Cybin, a medical cannabis business, listing on the JSE. They also discussed American restaurant chain Hooters going through a similar experience as Red Lobster, by closing several restaurants.
Meeting of the minds between President Ruto and Kenyan citizens needed
After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength. Last night, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Africa Expert, Victor Kgomeaswana, about the Kenyan indebted economy and the reasons behind the protests thereof. This morning, Independent Political Analyst and…
#FirstThingsFirst - Andile Mngxitama’s utterances may come back to bite him
A 2018 video of Andile Mngxitama, then Black First Land First leader, delivering a speech to a BLF rally in Potchefstroom has resurfaced online. In his speech he called for his supporters to get ready to kill for the land. This was in response to an interview Johan Ruppert had…
#SingItBack - 25 June 2024
Today's theme is celebrating Michael Jackson.
Business Update - Owners of Ozempic look to boost production of the drug
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack Naspers result. They also spoke about the owners of Ozempic looking to boost production of the drug.
Women and men viewed differently when handling their children’s affairs
Judy Murray has condemned the leaking of her son Andy Murray’s private medical information by “someone you thought you could trust” as he continues to deliberate over his presence at Wimbledon this year. The team discussed the double standards based on how mothers are viewed as emotional when intervening in…
#FiirstThingsFirst - Who leaked DA’s letter of demand?
The Democratic Alliance (DA) allegedly has its eyes set on eleven cabinet positions and their deputies. This is according to a “leaked” letter shared on social media platforms. The team speculate on who could have “leaked” the letter and ask listeners whether the contents of the letter change their position…
#SingItBack - 24 June 2024
Today's theme is songs about humanity