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.
#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…
#SingItBack - 05 July 2024
Today's theme is recent undisputed classic crossover Songs
Business Update - New rules set for banking payments between SA and neighbours
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about new rules that are set for banking payments between South Africa and its neighbouring countries. They also reflected on trade relations between South Africa and the UK following news of a new Prime Minister being voted into power.
Open Line - Nissan Kempton Park on blast; and Kaya 959 concert?
Today’s instalment of Open Line featured questions on preparation for the Siz The World show; request for a Kaya 959 concert this year; DA MEC’s plans for construction mafia in KZN; assistance when dealing with a car dealer; and more.
#FirstThingsFirst - Democracy vs dictatorship
Keir Starmer is all but certain to become the next Prime Minister of Britain, after an exit poll projected that his Labour Party would win the general election in a landslide on Thursday. Seeing that the UK has had six leaders in 14 years, is it an indication of a…
Business Update - eThekwini businesses and airlines to benefit from Durban July
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Bidvest selling its bank and other financial services assets. They also previewed the Durban July, touching on eThekwini-based businesses and airlines set to benefit from the festivities.
Ex Prasa CEO Zolani Matthews vindicated, but reputation damaged
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has been ordered to reinstate Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews as its chief executive officer. On Monday, the Labour Court dismissed the rail operator's bid to review and set aside a 2022 arbitration award that found it must reinstate Matthews in his position after…
#FirstThhingsFirst - Gauteng ANC’s defiance reflected in new cabinet
Re-elected Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has finally announced his new members of the Executive Council (MECs) after uncertainty and two abrupt postponements. The Siz The World team share their reactions, touching on Gauteng ANC’s defiant attitudes, and what Lesufi’s future with the party could be. Listeners also opined on the…
#SingItBack - 03 July 2024
Today's theme is Males Falsetto Singers
Business Update - Solar panels imported from China to be hit with a 10% tariff
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about solar panels imported from China set to be hit with a 10% tariff. They also touched on Total Energies turning its focus to gas exploration in Namibia.
Michell Obama “A Hail Mary moment' for the Democrats?
Following the first 2024 presidential debate, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump remain in dead heat for November’s election. In hypothetical matchups with Democratic candidates other than Biden, former first lady Michelle Obama was the only hypothetical candidate to definitively defeat Trump in an Ipsos poll. Michelle Obama…
#FirstThingsFirst - Parliament warned against sending Dr Hlophe to the JSC
Designating someone to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) who was found guilty by that same body of gross misconduct would be completely inappropriate, irrational, and susceptible to legal challenge. This was the message of a group of civil society organisations to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza after former president Jacob…
The next POTUS in question
The #SizTheWorld team reflected on the Presidential debates that took place this past weekend, where the incumbent Joe Biden faced off with former U.S. President, Donald Trump. They asked listeners who they think should be the next POTUS following the controversial debate.
#SingItBack - 02 July 2024
Today's theme is songs by leading ladies in a record labels
#FirstThingsFirst - Whose Province is it anyway?
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has failed to announce his Cabinet for the second time. Lesufi was expected to announce his executive on Monday evening but instead, the ANC Gauteng called a media briefing to announce that the premier would no longer make the announcement. Gauteng ANC’s Head of Elections, Lebogang…
Business Update - SARS alerts tax papers to comply with auto assessments
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Clicks selling its manufacturing subsidiary called Unicorn Pharmaceuticals. They also spoke about SARS alerting taxpayers to comply with auto assessments as tax season kicks off.
Drama at Kaya 959!
There was some drama on Tuesday morning for Siz The World team. The station received an unexpected visitor who wanted NOTHING, but speak with Sizwe Dhlomo.