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.
#OpenLine - Kaizer Chiefs surprise #SizTheWorld, Sizwe & Thembekwayo's "beef", dating world; and more.
On today's #OpenLine, an assortment of subjects were covered, including Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung surprising Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka ahead of new PSL season; remuneration of essential workers for their work during Covid lockdown; navigating the dating world for women; Sizwe and Vusi Thembekwayo's never ending grudge;…
#FirstThingsFirst - The colourful legacy of Pravin Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan has died. He became the face of resistance against state capture after he was fired as Finance Minister in 2017. A trained pharmacist, Gordhan was the first Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service and helped turn it into a world leader. His last posting as Minister of…
Business Update - How do you say “Dupe” in Chinese?
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about SANRAL’s plan for a R50 billion road repair exercise in four provinces, including Gauteng. They also spoke about the origins of the term “f*ng k*ng” following China’s slowing growth that’s creating a boom in local quality designer knockoffs.
Australia to ban children from social media
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday that his government intends to ban children from using social media. In a statement, Premier Albanese said that his Labor government will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms, News.Az…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa vs Steenhuisen on BELA Bill
President Cyril Ramaphosa is not moved by DA leader John Steenhuisen's threat that signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill could collapse the government of national unity (GNU). How do you think this conflict between the DA and President will affect the GNU? Are you with the DA? Are…
#SingItBack - 11 September 2024
Today's theme is songs about Amalobolo
Business Update - SA CEO’s make up to 600 times the lowest paid worker, says Just Share
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss AngloGold using its gold price windfall to pursue Egypt’s largest gold mine Centamin in $2.5bn deal. They also spoke about Just Share reporting that SA CEO’s make up to 600 times the lowest paid worker, with the S&P 500 average…
Importance of knowing a company HR policy
The team held a discussion on HR policies following a Kaya 959 employee who received the latest company HR policy that revealed something he wasn’t aware of. They asked, are you aware of your company's HR policy, have you read the fine print? Do you know what is within acceptable…
#FirstThingsFirst - Reviewing inherent prejudices in art
The Appeals Tribunal of the Film & Publications Board has ruled that the initial rating of 16 LNP (SV) on a documentary on cartoonist Jonathan “Zapiro” Shapiro’s life, The Showerhead, was unwarranted and gave it a more sensible 13 L (SV) rating. The team reflects on this by discussing prejudice…
#SingItBack - 10 September 2024
Today's theme is songs with superstar in the title
Business Update - ICTSI in joint venture with Transnet to develop Durban Port Terminal
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the developments in the Durban Port saga, with the ICTSI being selected from among six bidders as an equity partner to manage and expand Durban Container Terminal's Pier 2. They also spoke about China-Japan political tensions likely…
Provisions for class action lawsuits
Tiger Brands is facing renewed pressure from the victims of the world’s worst recorded listeriosis outbreak, who on Monday called on the food producer to admit liability and settle their class action lawsuit. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Senior Counsel and Legal Expert, Advocate Romeo Nthambeleni, to share insights on the dynamics…
#FirstThingsFirst - State of youth politics in South Africa
The ANC Youth League, led by Collin Malatji, marched for jobs in KZN yesterday. Over a week ago, EFF Student Command and ANC youth were involved in a skirmish when they attended the same event in efforts to garner votes in student political structures. MK Party youth have made inroads…
#SingItBack - 09 September 2024
Today's theme is artist who have starred in TV shows.
Business Update - MTN Board clears Ralph Mupita’s name
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the MTN board clearing Ralph Mupita’s name following accusations of favouritism. They also spoke about South Africa signing 8 contracts with China for closer partnership.
Dealing with financial pressures of the world
A woman was invited to a Broadway show by friends and she emphatically accepted. The issue was, they didn’t tell her upfront that she will have to fork out R1700 for a ticket. She struggled about changing her mind about attending after the new information surfaced. At the back of…
#FirstThingsFirst - The state of public hospitals
Former broadcaster Tom London has accused Helen Joseph Hospital of illtreating patients. He alleges the doctors treat patients like cockroaches. In a viral video, he's revealed malfunctioning taps, peeling ceiling boards, and broken plug points. But Gauteng Health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko doesn't quite agree with some of what he's claiming…
#SingItBack - 06 September 2024
Today's theme is quartets
Business Update - Office bullies & mavericks amid MTN CEO saga
On Business Update, Refilwe Moloto joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about corporate culture, following the MTN CEO Ralph Mupita being accused of showing favouritism when recruiting executives. They also touched on airport experiences between South Africa’s big and small towns.
#OpenLine - Relationships, lying in parliament, Sizwe on Ukhozi FM, DJ Maphorisa vs Samthing Soweto, and more
On today’s #OpenLine, the team and listeners navigate subjects on relationships, with a lister asking why guys would date a person for over 8 years, and after breaking up, marry someone else within two years; with another listener asking why Fikile Mbalula wasn’t held legally accountable when he revealed they…