Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Business Update - MTN To Exit Afghanistan
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about MTN’s plans exit its operations in Afghanistan. They also gave an update on WeWork bankruptcy, with the company’s CEO saying local operations won’t be affected.
Questions Raised Around Transport Minister’s Robbery Incident
In an unprecedented incident, unidentified assailants robbed Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga as she was travelling with her bodyguards along one of the country’s main highways on Monday morning. The team discussed the bizarreness of this robbery, raising questions like: why would anyone want to rob a Transport Minister and why…
#FirstThingsfirst - Naledi Pandor For President?
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor delivered a ministerial statement on the Israel-Palestine war in the National Assembly yesterday. During the session, she told MPs on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court in The Hague should have arrested Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for the killing of women, children and the elderly…
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Business Upate - WeWork Files For Bankruptcy In The US
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about organised crime impacting the agricultural sector with avocados and macadamia nuts seeing losses. They also touched on office sharing business WeWork filing for bankruptcy in the US.
The Importance Of Cyber Security In Businesses
Managing Executive for Cloud, Hosting & Security at Vodacom Business, Kabelo Makwane, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss cyber security. Vodacom Business invites organisations of all sizes to turn to them for help in staying ahead of the threat and ensuring your business is fit for a secure future. Listeners also…
#FirstThingsFirst - KZN leadership squabbles
What was meant to be a photo opportunity for Springbok captain and KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has turned into a scrappy rugby brawl for Economic Development MEC Sboniso Duma after he overzealously lifted the trophy with Eben Etzebeth, leaving the Premier in his shadows. Duma has been criticised for imposing…
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Today's theme is siblings that sing together
Business Update - Maersk Set To Cut 10 000 Jobs
On Business Update, Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Gugulethu Mfuphi to speak about reports that highlight how 25% of South African property owners are forced to sell their homes due to financial pressure. They also spoke about global shipping company Maersk planning to cut 10 000 jobs in the face…
NSFAS Leaves Students ‘starving’ During Exams
NSFAS has blamed universities for a funding disaster that has left thousands of needy students across South Africa without money for food; and this happens during exams. Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on this issue. They touched on how this is a…
#FirstThingsFirst - Fikile Mbalula vs Fani Titi
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, during a 2019 ANC Manifesto Review in the Ekurhuleni region, launched an attack on Fani Titi. Mbalula said the executive would never have been CEO of Investec if it wasn’t for the ANC’s policy of black economic empowerment. He was responding to Titi slamming current…
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Business Update - The Business Side Of The Springboks
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about second day of AGOA summit, which is expected to focus on calls from African nations to see the programme extended for 10 years and more favourable terms. She also spoke about the business side of the Springboks, while they continue…
The Importance Of Retirement Annuities
Certified Financial Planning Professional & Founder & CEO of Sugar Creek Wealth, Gerald Mwandiambira, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about intricacies and importance of planning retirement annuities as a form of investment. They also touched on the two-pot retirement system as legislated by government
#FirstThingsFirst - DA’s Shadow Minister gets an axe.
In a recent and shocking development within the Democratic Alliance (DA), Ghaleb Cachalia was axed from the party’s shadow cabinet over remarks and tweets he made over the Israel-Palestine war. The question of towing party lines has risen again, this time the opposition party exercising this policy. Do you feel…
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Business Update - New Vehicle Sales Continue To Decline
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to give an overview of the mid-term budget policy speech, looking at subjects like municipal debt relief impacting SOEs, extension of SDR R350 grants, etc. They also spoke about the continuing decline in new vehicle sales for third consecutive month.
Calls For Electoral Reforms Grow
A few months ago, President Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law which paves the way for independent candidates to contest national and provincial elections. However, this has been contested by many who have called for electoral reform because of the technicalities in terms on parliament seat allocation for…
#FirstThingsFirst - Springboks’ World Cup Trophy to miss other towns.
A decision by SA Rugby (SARU) to bypass rugby-crazy Nelson Mandela Bay on the Springboks’ World Cup Trophy Tour this week was met with anger on Monday. The Eastern Province Rugby Union and the Nelson Mandela Bay metro have called on SARU to change its decision. Many other cities and…