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 - Western Cape is exploiting foreign nationals, says Sihle Vilakazi
A few days ago, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, lashed out at his deputy, Sihle Zikalala, for accusing the Western Cape of "exploiting foreign nationals" and turning them into "cheap labour". The team deliberated on the dynamics of the biggest players of the GNU, the ANC and…
#SingItBack - 18 November 2024
Today's theme is Singers with A Whistle Register
Business Update -Gugu is back!
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on the fellowship programme in which she participated in the US for the past few months. They also spoke about global ratings agencies having a more positive outlook about South Africa's economic performance. Moreover, they touched on the South African…
Human beings vs Pets
Sizwe Dhlomo shared that he missed the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight because he was rushing to a vet because his pet was sick. Before doing the procedure, the vet told him that to kick it off will cost at least R15 000. The team deliberated on the cost…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is Dr Ndlozi out of the EFF?
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, according to reports, has been banned by the EFF from participating in party activities. City Press reported on Sunday that Ndlozi has not been attending crucial EFF leadership meetings and that he had also been removed from serving in the portfolio committee for trade and industry in…
#SingItBack - 15 November 2024
Today's theme is Siblings that Sing together.
#OpenLine - Kaya 959 Laugh Festival, Bafanana Bafana, Zama Zamas, Senzo Meyiwa, etc
On today's #OpenLine, the team discussed the following topics with listeners: human rights organizations defending illegal miners, battle of laughs amongst Kaya 959 presenters; Bafana Bafana qualifying for AFCON; mystery around food poisoning crisis; the tricky illegal mining issue; justice for Senzo Meyiwa; moral degeneration; and more.
#FirstThingsFirst - Mike Tyson gives a unexpectedly dark interview to young kid before Jake Paul fight
Ahead of his first sanctioned fight since 2005, Mike Tyson conducted an interview with a 13-year-old reporter named Jazzy. He gave quite an unexpected answer when she asked him about what this fight could mean for his legacy. "I don’t believe in the world legacy," Tyson said. "I just think…
#SingItBack - 14 November 2024
Today's theme is Standout Features (Artist Features So Good You Almost Forgot It Wasn't Their Song)
Playful adults
On a scale of 1-10, Mpho Maboi rates herself at 7 when it comes to her playful nature. Are you a playful adult? Are you a serious person? Is there an age limit to playfulness? How do you feel when you see playful adults?
#FirstThingsFirst - SAFA leadership in question as boss gets arrested
The arrest of Danny Jordaan on charges of fraud and theft amounting to R1.3m should shine a spotlight not just on the South African Football Association (SAFA) President but the organisation’s leadership. According to News24, some members of SAFA's national executive committee (NEC) – the association's highest decision-making body –…
#SingItBack - 13 November 2024
Today's theme is South Africa MTV Europe Music Awards Winner & & Nominees.
Lightning strikes 53 Bonsmaras in North-West
A stud farmer from North-West suffered more than R1 million in damage on Sunday when lightning wiped out more than 30% of his Bonsmara herd. Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi and Gladys suggested that the farmer donate the meat to the community. Sizwe Dhlomo doesn't think that's a great idea because…
#FirstThingsFirst - What to do with over 4500 illegal miners holed up underground in North West?
Concerned residents of Khuma and Stilfontein in the North West have resolved to go underground to retrieve illegal mine workers. They say they are concerned about their health and safety. Locals say about 4 500 illegal mine workers are still underground. A volunteer from the community was lowered by ropes…
#SingItBack - 12 November 2024
Today's theme is 2024 Grammy Nominees
Hood tales!
To move out of the hood or not? That's the question the team and listeners deliberated over. Sizwe Dhlomo and Katleho Sekhoto say that one must move out at their earliest convenience. Mpho Maboi, on the other hand, strongly believes that someone must stay so the hood can be developed.
#FirstThingsFirst - Matric papers printing mystery
The City Press reported on its front page this past Sunday that at least eight of the nine provinces in South Africa are having their matric examination papers printed by a private printer. This has massively increased the cost of printing from less than R1 billion to more than R3.6…
#SingItBack - 11 November 2024
Today's theme is singers who grew up singing in Church
The importance of induction
New President of Botswana, Duma Boko, was interviewed by Sophie Mokoena on SABC , where he laid out his plans for his term in office. What stood out was his posture during the interview, raising questions about whether he had received media training. The team spoke about the importance of…
#FirstThingFirst - The future of South Africa
With Floyd Shivambu being appointed as the new Secretary General of the MK Party, and Fikile Mbalula recently admitting how much they hate the GNU, the team discussed the two parties' succession plans. This morphed into a discussion about what the future of South Africa looks like, taking into account…