Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Newbies take on the old guard.
Newbies take on the old guard. The two newly formed political parties contesting the forthcoming elections could be serious contenders against the old guard of the ANC, DA and EFF. Do you agree with the assertion that MK and Rise Mzansi could claw some votes away from the main parties?…
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Today's theme is Belters
Business Update - Thabi Leoka Resigns From Various Boards
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso about the resurgence of “Triple M” financial scam, with authorities cautioning local investors about it. She also provided an update on economist Thabi Leoka’s qualification scandal.
Addressing Institutionalised Racism
In recent times, the topic of institutionalised racism, especially in educational institutions and corporate world, has come to the fore again. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka gave a few examples, like Mcebo Dlamini speaking about his experience at Wits; Emerald van Zyl exposing banks for their discrimination against and exploitation…
#FirstThingFirst - Cut "Work Experience" Requirements For Jobs, Says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses in the country to remove prior work experience requirements for job positions, in a bid to boost the employability of South Africa’s job-seeking youth. The team shared their thoughts on this suggestion and shared how they gained their first experience in the job…
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Today's theme is songs you didn't know were written by artists for other artists
Business Update - Fitch’s Views On SA Ahead Of Elections
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi updated Kgomotso Meso and listeners on ratings agency, Fitch’s views on South Africa ahead of the elections. She also gave a preview of this week’s MPC.
Is Having Many Political Parties A Reflection Of The Quality Of Our Democracy?
With Rise Mzansi launching their election manifesto this past weekend, it has become clear that every small party is vying for a piece of a proverbial pie in the upcoming elections. Many more political parties are mushrooming almost every month ahead of the elections. Kgomotso Meso invited Leadership & Organisational…
#FirstThingFirst - Drama Over Madiba Memorabilia Auction
A New York auction of Nelson Mandela’s memorabilia next month has been thrown into doubt after South African authorities said they would attempt to block it. The team discussed whether, as a country, we have any say in what the Mandela family decides to do with Madiba’s memorabilia or not.
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Today's theme is songs turning 15 in 2024
Business Update - Provisional Taxpayers Cautioned To File Returns Immediately
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about SARS issuing a caution to provisional taxpayers (freelancers and independent contractors and consultants) to file their returns by 24 January 2024. They also unpacked what the average salary increase expectations are in South Africa is for 2024.
Do Sports And Politics Mix?
Minister of Arts, Sports and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has received backlash for being in the Bafana Bafana change room to motivate the players after their loss against Mali in their first AFCON game earlier this week. The team discussed this event and asked listeners, where do you toe the line…
#FirstThingFirst - Deciding On Where To Take Your Kids To School
The Matric Class of 2023 has been lauded for achieving a pass rate of 82.9%, a 2.8% improvement from the previous year. With many schools achieving a 100% pass rate, the team deliberated on whether a school’s performance informs their decision on where to take their children. They also touched…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Ebony & Ivory
Business Update - Maputo Port Benefits From SA’s Logistical Challenges
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Cape Town International Airport seeing a record number of passengers pass through its gates in December. They also spoke about Maputo Port benefitting from South Africa’s logistical challenges.
Getting Matriculants Mentally Ready For Results
Ahead of the release of the matric results, Kgomotso Meso invited Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane, to address parents on how to mentally prepare themselves, as well as their kids for the results. She emphasised the need to have ongoing conversations about this subject throughout the schooling journey.
#FirstThingFirst - Differences Between Private And Public Matric Exams
Earlier in the week, former Gauteng MEC of Education and now Premier of the province, Panyaza Lesufi, raised concerns via X about matriculants writing different exams as IEB and NSC. The team discussed fundamental differences between the two exams, with listeners, mostly teachers, sharing their views on Lesufi’s utterances and…
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Today's theme is singers who have been members of more than one group
Business Update - The Post Office Starts Business Rescue Plans
On Business Update, Gugulethu Meso spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the commencement of the SA Post Office rescue plan, sadly, with jobs on the line. They also touched on TymeBank making a profit for the first time in 5 years.
The Importance Of Governing Bodies In The School System
Education Specialist, Professor Mary Metcalfe, joined Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka to share insights on the role and impact of having student governing bodies in the school system.