Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - New National Assembly Rules Introduced Ahead Of SONA
Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. The team shared their thoughts on parliament processes during SONA and invited listeners to debate on whether they…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is multiple female collaborations
Business Update - Stern Warning Over Job Cuts At Platinum Mines
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about a stern warning issued about the risk of more job cuits at South African platinum mines. She also provided an overview of consumer spending in South Africa.
First Accused In Senzo Meyiwa Trial Takes The Stand
One of the five men accused of killing Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has testified that he was severely assaulted and forced to sign a pre-written confession implicating him in the footballer’s murder. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Kgomotso Meso to share insights on how this portion of the trial-within-a-trial…
#FirstThingFirst - Increase In Violence In Schools
In recent years, violence in South Africa has been increasing, particularly among the youth. This escalation continues to spill into our educational institutions, posing a serious threat to the well-being and safety of students. The Citizen reports this morning about a school in Bela Bela where two pupils allegedly killed…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is greatest love songs
Business Update - Multichoice Says Not To French Broadcaster
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the 30th Mining Indaba getting underway in Cape Town this week. She also gave an update on a French broadcaster’s proposal to buy MultiChoice.
Cell C Network Migration Now Complete
Kgomotso Meso invited My Broadband Editor, Jan Vermeulen, to explain developments around Cell C’s network migration process, which included the switching off Cell C’s own network infrastructure. He emphasised that Cell C subscribers will not be massively impacted, as this is just a switch from their network towers to those…
#FirstThingFirst - ANC To Ask Mbeki For Help Ahead Of Elections
The ANC wants former president Thabo Mbeki to help it campaign ahead of the elections this year. The Sunday Times reports that it has even sent former KwaZulu-Natal provincial secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli to speak to Mbeki. The team shared their thoughts on this attempt to counter what former ANC President…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is superstar kids of superstar parents
Business Update - Spike In International Passengers Through SA Airports This Past Festive Season
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Airports company of South Africa recording a spike in the number of international passengers through their airports during the festive season.
Navigating Gifting In Relationships
A friend of the show whose current boyfriend waited until after her birthday to ask her out because he didn’t want to buy her a birthday gift. The team spoke about how gifting works in relationship, with listeners sharing how they navigate around it.
#FirstThingFirst - Do Your Favourite Celebrities Endorsing Political Parties Sway Your Vote?
A viral TikTok sensation named Skomota has been photographed campaigning for the ANC Youth league in the Peter Mokaba region, sparking an assortment of commentary on social media. This is obviously one of ANC’s strategies to retain its dwindling support base among the younger demographics. The team discussed whether political…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists of SADC (Southern African Development Community) descent who made it big in SA
Business Update - Ellis Seeks Business Rescue
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Kgomotso Meso about electronics company Ellis seeking business rescue. They also touched on Nedbank’s expectations of the continuation of policy uncertainty ahead of the elections.
Dispelling Misinformation Ahead Of Elections
The IEC says registrations for the upcoming elections have surpassed the 27 million mark - for the first time since the dawn of democracy. With another voter registration coming up this weekend, Kgomotso Meso invited Nomshado Lubisi-Nkosinkulu, Media Monitoring Africa Communications Manager, to share insights on the impact of disinformation…
#FirstThingFirst - Cele And Lamola Make Appearance At Groblersdal Court
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele said adequate deployment of law enforcement agents has been made, ahead of the court appearance of one of the demonstrators who was arrested during skirmishes at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court. He was joined at court by Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola. The team held vastly…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Grammy Nominees - 2024
Business Update - WeBuyCars Plans To List On The JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Transaction Capital considering listing of WeBuyCars as part of restructuring. They also reflected on the performances of Shoprite and Checkers Sixty60, with the former’s December sales having increased by 16% and the latter growing by 60% leaving the market.
Elon Musk's Neuralink Company Implants Brain Chip In First Human
Elon Musk has announced the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Editor of MyBroadband, Jan Vermeulen, to help make sense of this medical technology breakthrough.