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.
World Bank calls for ease of BEE and labour laws
The World Bank has urged South Africa to consider easing BEE and labour policies to make it less demanding for foreign companies to invest in the country. In an overview on “driving inclusive growth” in South Africa, the global lender said the country should adjust its regulations to market realities…
#FirstThingsFirst - ANC leans on EFF to pass budget vote
The ANC may consider leaning on the EFF to get Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget over the line. Government of national unity (GNU) partners failed to reach a consensus on 19 February, with the budget vote postponed to 12 March. The Democratic Alliance (DA) took credit for the avoidance of…
#SingItBack - 28 February 2025
Today's theme is songs with Remember or Forget in Title
Business Update - Technical specifications are there for a reason, but do you adhere to them?
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share some good news on the cards for SA's fuel price for next week. They also discussed steel industry report that shows a significant decline in the once thriving sector.?
#OpenLine - Play Dough, AfriForum, #ARomeoForJuliet, McDonald's MiDesks, Arthur & Kelly Khumalo, Chinese cars
On today's #OpenLine, the team and listeners discussed the Siz The World team dynamics with regards to Play Dough; AfriForum and their propaganda in the U.S; an update on Juliet Joseph's Valentine's date; McDonald's donation of school bag desks; Arthur Mafokate and Kelly Khumalo dating rumours; fuel consumption on Chinese…
#FirstThingsFirst - Technical specifications are there for a reason, but do you adhere to them?
Power FM posted a video on X of Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi doing a dry run for his upcoming show on the station. Sizwe Dhlomo made a comment that the cable on his headphones should be on the left-hand side instead of the right. These spurred hundreds of responses, most asking…
#SingItBack - 27 February 2025
Today's theme is Reunions That Would Never Happen (because of group member conflicts)
Business Update - Vodacom to cut more than 100 jobs.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to give an update on Barloworld buy out, with shareholders voting against it. They also reflected on Vodacom cutting more than 100 jobs.
Plea for lobolo to be regulated
During Public hearings on the Marriage Bill in KZN this week, the lobolo price was among the concerns raised. Some residents argued that the Marriage Bill should regulate the current trend of exorbitant lobolo prices. Currently, no custom regulates lobolo prices as they are decided by the two families involved…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is Paul Mashatile going to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa?
In yesterday’s episode of Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh’s SMWX podcast, Sizwe was joined by anti-apartheid activist, former Gauteng Premier and politician, Tokyo Sexwale. The ANC member unpacked a wide range of topics. On the ANC succession topic, Sexwale supports Paul Mashatile as the next in line for ANC Presidency. He also spoke…
#SingItBack - 26 February 2025
Today's theme is Ladies of the late 90's
Business Update - Mahindra to set up shop in South Africa.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Indian auto maker Mahindra wanting to fully set up shop in South Africa. They also spoke about Zoom expecting to report lower earnings.
Parliamentary cleaners getting paid more than teachers.
According to DA MP Dr Mark Burke, parliamentary cleaners earn about R30 000 per month. He said this during a parliamentary session yesterday. He argued that the fact that cleaners earn more than teachers is nonsensical and unjustifiable. The team and listeners shared whether they agree with Dr Burke or…
#FirstThingsFirst - "Don't make a billboard out of children", Sizwe Dhlomo.
McDonald’s South Africa has donated Mi Desks to two primary schools in Cape Town to improve learning conditions for young pupils. According to the company, this donation addresses the lack of proper school furniture, with Grade 1 learners currently writing on the floor. The Mi Desk, an innovative and mobile…
#SingItBack - 25 February 2025
Today's theme is songs with “Time” in the Title.
Business Update - SA on a hunt for a new Lotto operator
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Competition Commission ordering Google and other technology giants to pay South African media up to R500 million for the imbalance in competition and digital advertising revenue. They also reflected on a hunt for a new Lotto license operator, which could…
Is Sizwe Dhlomo the new Petty Labelle?
Sizwe Dhlomo received a call from a service provider who is owed R3500 for services he provided while Sizwe was out of the country. During the exchange, the irate service provider threatened to send people to Sizwe's house. Incensed by the service provider's attitude, Sizwe was thinking of buying the…
#FirstThingsFirst - MK Party looking for organisational discipline.
MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu announced the leaders of the National High Command on Monday in Sandton. During his address, he also announced restriction to access to MK Party President, Jacob Zuma. The team and listeners deliberated on whether this is necessary and if will work or not.
#SingItBack - 24 February 2025
Today's theme is Male & Female R&B Duets
Business Update - SA could be off grey list by October.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the FATf grey listing, with South Africa expected to be off the list by October 2025. They also spoke about Turkey being the latest country keen to join BRICS.