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 - 29 July 2025
Today's theme is male R&B singers who started in the church
Why is there still corporal punishment at SA schools when it has been outlawed?
The Siz the World weighs in on what to make of the trend of corporal punishment in schools in light of news that 1 in 5 KZN pupils beaten by teachers despite ban on corporal punishment and another related story of an Eastern Cape principal who was suspended after a…
Business Update: Buckle-down in curbing increased life insurance fraud.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sol Phenduka on what to make of Local peanut butter producers' call for increased tariffs on competing imported peanut butter brands to SA. They also looked at SA insurance and asset managers buckle-down in curbing increased fraud in the life insurance space.
#FirstThingsFirst: Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi joining a political party, good or bad move for his career?
The Siz The world team deliberates on what to make of EFF President, Julius Malema's invitation to Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to join the EFF should he either lose his job, or his contract not be renewed. The team asks what would be an ideal career move for Lt Gen Nhlanhla…
#SingItBack - 28 July 2025
Today's theme is siblings in the same song.
Business Update: Govt approves R95bn in guarantees for Transnet.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dlhomo on what to make of the latest Transnet operational update. They also looked at The U.S and the E.U strike a new trade deal.
Where should we draw the line when it comes to gratitude for liberation movements?
The Siz The world team deliberates on what to make of Ramaphosa's statements liberation movements were under siege, with most having to contend with declining electoral support, shifting demographics and frustrated young people in various countries. The team asks listeners on where should we draw the line when it comes…
#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of former Chief Justice, Zondo's criticism of the Ramaphosa administration.
The Siz The World team weigh in on what to make of former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's scathing rebuke to Ramaphosa about the ministers he appointed to be part of his Cabinet, Zondo says “It was like the president was saying, ‘I don’t care what you have found about these…
#SingItBack - 25 July 2025
Today's theme is songs about planes or flying. (Inspired by FlySafair strike)
Business Update - Caution on illegal online casinos.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dlomo on what to make of news of caution to consumers regarding illegal online casinos by Ministery of Trade, Industry and Competition about illegal online casinos. They also looked at news of BMW seeking export opportunities in Canada.
Open Lines - Are the Rea Vaya bus lanes in Joburg for all state employees or just buses?
When they told us Phakama Ramaphosa, what were they asking him to stand for? New Aarto system in effect from 1st November, will the new system with a clean slate on overdue tickets? Are the Reavaya bus lanes in Joburg for all state employees or just buses? What's next on…
#FirstThingsFirst: Is there anything that can devalue a property so much that you wouldn’t consider buying?
The Siz The World team weigh in on what to make of the Gupta mansions auction, following the sale of the one property which was sold for R3 million, sitting at the valuation of R21 million. The Siz The World asks whether you would buy the property following the reluctance…
#SingItBack - 24 July 2025
Today's theme is Artists who started a record label part 1
Business Update - Alphabet's plans of investing more into AI.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on news of Adcock Ingram soliciting further investment from an Indian pharmaceuticals group. They also looked at Alphabet's plans of investing more into AI.
Is your health app making you healthier or more anxious?
The Siz The World team share their experience of their relationship with their health apps and whether the health apps are making us healthier or more anxious?
#FirstThingsFirst: US lawmakers advance bill to impose sanctions on ANC leaders & SA government.
The Siz The World team weighs in on the United States lawmakers voting to advance a bill that proposes reviewing the U.S. relationship with South Africa due to objections over its foreign policy and potentially imposing sanctions on South African officials. The team asks whether you are concerned about the…
#SingItBack - 23 July 2025
Today's theme is songs about Love Triangles
Chris Excel asks Sizwe and Sol for a shout out, only to be roasted.
A fun moment on air after Twitter account @ChrisExcel102 asks Sizwe and Sol for shout out on air, only to be roasted.
Business Update: Budget 3.0 & Commodities boom.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo looking at the 2025 National Budget and its adoption. They also looked at what to make of Commodities boom - what do the prices of chocolate, gold and platinum have in common.
101 of mortgage refinancing: Billionaires Jay-Z and Beyoncé refinance their Bel Air mansion.
Sizwe Dhlomo speak to Chartered accountant, activist and academic, Khaya Sithole on what to make of Billionaires, Jay-Z and Beyoncé taking out an additional $57.75million mortgage refinancing on their Bel Air mansion, bringing their total borrowing on the property to a whopping $110million. Khaya and Sizwe explain the concept of…