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 - Will it be Lindiwe Sisulu or Tony Leon for US Ambassador gig?
Former DA leader Tony Leon and former ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu have informally entered the fray to become South Africa' next ambassadors to the US following the recent expulsion of former ANC member, Ebrahim Rasool, who returned home on Sunday. The team reflected on these suggestions and asked listeners to…
#SingItBack - 24 March 2025
Today's theme is songs with "Goodbye" in the title
Business Update - New winelands airport on the way
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on new wine lands airport in the Western Cape. They also spoke about Yahoo selling their TechCrunch platform.
Rationality of renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive
President Cyril Ramaphosa will intervene in the ANC’s ongoing push in Gauteng to change the name of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. The controversy around the name change has been made trickier by the fact that United States Consulate is located at 1 Sandton Drive. The United States is…
#FirstThingsFirst - Where does the future of South Africa lie?
Congratulations are in order for Sweet Guluva after he was crowned the winner of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 Umlilo. The reality TV star shot up trends lists after the 23-year-old student, model, artist, football player and barber from Cape Town walked away with the whopping R2m grand prize. Young…
#SingItBack - 20 March 2025
Today theme is song with happiness on the title
Business Update - Predicting potential interest rate decision outcome
Sumitra Naidoo, standing in for Gugulethu Mfuphi predicts potential interest rate decision outcome, a rise in coffee prices with no signs of abating and the markets.
Margin call on Elon Musk
Sizwe engages with renowned Chartered Accountant Khaya Sithole to discuss the concept of a 'margin call': its definition, maintenance, and the aftermath. This conversation comes in light of recent reports that Elon Musk is on the brink of facing a margin call concerning the loans he took out to finance…
#FirstThingsFirst - Should Pit Bulls Be Banned?
According to the news, A Cape Town mother is anxiously waiting for news about her four-year-old son, who is in critical condition after a pit bull attack. The dog's bite narrowly missed the child's heart by just a few millimetres and the family is awaiting information on whether he will…
#SingItBack - 19 March 2025
Today's theme is Songs about Freedom
Business Update - One stops shop-FNB pilot kiosks at Pick n Pay stores, and new Old Mutual Bank
On Business Update, Sumitra Naidoo is standing in for Gugulethu Mfuphi joins Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss FNB pilot kiosks at Pick n Pay stores, new Old Mutual Bank that's coming on line later this year and February inflation figures to be released in the afternoon.
The Relationship between landlord and tenants in South Africa
Former South African Airways (SAA) board member Yakhe Kwinana appeared briefly in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. This follows her arrest on charges relating to extortion, malicious damage to property, and pointing a firearm. Sizwe discusses the Do's and Don'ts of evicting a tenant in South Africa.
#FirstThingsFirst - As a parent, how would you handle someone speaking negatively about your child?
Kanye West has vowed to “go to war” with the “Kardashian mob”, Disney and Hulu, accusing them of restricting his parenting with his and Kim Kardashian’s four children. He also saw his name soar to the top of social media trending lists this week after launching a full-on war against…
#SingItBack - 18 March 2025
Today's theme is songs about life.
Business Update - The MPC, Company results overview.
On today's business update, Gugulethi Mgfuphi and Sizswe discuss Interest rate expectations ahead of the MPC, Company results overview, focusing on Thungela, MTN and Sun international.
Latest scams to be aware of
A syndicate of fake search warrants and fake arrests is growing in Johannesburg, several people have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration after they were scammed by a pop-up shop and there's a news SARS email/SMS scam. Sizwe shares advice on how listeners can avoid becoming…
#FirstThingsFirst - Should prisons provide better quality food to inmates?
According to reports, since the implementation of a new meal plan due to cost-cutting measures, inmates in South Africa's prisons have complained of hunger and poor quality food. Should prisons provide better quality food to inmates? Do they have the right to complain about food quality?
#SingItBack - 17 March 25
Today's theme is songs about money
Business Update - Arcelormittal and the markets.
Business feature with Gugulethu Mfuphi gave listeners an update on Arcelormittal and the markets.
Would you trade your city for one with an effective mayor?
Dr Nasiphi Moya, 36, is a prominent woman politician affiliated with ActionSA and the Executive Mayor of Tshwane has quickly risen through the ranks. She is commanded for her leadership skills. So,would you trade your city for one with an effective Mayor?