Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Today's theme is artists with word Boy/s in their Name
Business Update - TymeBank Has Onboarded Eight Million Customers To Date
On Business Update, Collen Kgari spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about TymeBank being one of the world’s fastest growing digital banks. They also spoke about 3,500 people having 15% of all wealth in South Africa.
Population Growth Doesn’t Match Economic Growth
South Africa’s population has increased from 51.7 million in 2011 to 62 million in 2022. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA), Khaya Sithole, to help make sense of what this population growth means against the growth of the economy. Sithole also shared insights on how the ANC could…
#FirstThingsThing - Is A Voice Of Prominent Figures On Social Issues Needed?
Drake and DJ Khaled have both been called out by DJ Vlad for their silence regarding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, as descendants of those two nations. The team shared their thoughts on this story and asked the listeners the following questions, do you believe it is incumbent for…
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Today's theme is artists born in October
Business Update - South Africa Faces Prospects Of A Fiscal Crises
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss prospects of a fiscal crises estimated for South Africa. They also spoke about the surge in oil prices following fears of Mid-East conflict adding to supply tightness.
“We must call out these ideas,” Says Tessa Dooms
The University of Pretoria (TUKS) has strongly condemned what they called a public relations stunt carried out by mischievous individuals at the entrances of their Hatfield Campus. This follows the placement of "no whites allowed" stickers on certain entrances on Monday morning. We invited Columnist and Director at Rivonia Circle,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Mogoeng Mogoeng Throws His Name Into The Presidential Race?
Retired Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng believes he will one day become President of South Africa and beat politicians without participating in the polls. He says he doesn’t know when or how, but it will be a miracle. Do you trust he could make it in the world of politics? The…
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Today's theme is artists whose Stage Names could pass as Real Names
Business Update - Nissan To Cut Jobs As It Ends Production On NP 200
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to cover the story about Nissan cutting jobs as it ends production of NP 200 bakkies in South Africa. They also touched on the tax row between US investment Bank, CitiBank and SARS over employee tax arrangements and taxes.
The origins of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged above 1 000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. Sizwe Dhlomo invited University of Pretoria’s Politics and International Relations Lecturer, Dr…
#FirstThingsFirst - The core constituency of the ANC
During their 2019 Manifesto Review rally over the weekend, ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, said former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma, calling them old men, have regressed to young children. Is he doing a good job in trying to court the ANC legends in the party’s quest to help…
Eskom’s woes continue as the energy crises escalates.
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said the amount of electricity generated by solar panels has risen by 350%, taking a toll on municipalities’ ability to make money. Energy Analyst, Lungile Mashele, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on the unbundling of Eskom, hike of solar panel energy, as well as…
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Black Coffee Collaborations (in celebration of his sold-out show at Madison Square Garden 07 Oct 2023)
#BusinessUpdate - Rand remains under pressure against the US dollar.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the pressure the rand is under, against the US dollar. They also spoke about Blackberry’s return to the stock market, thanks to their “internet of things” venture.
#FirstThingsFirst - What are Ndlozi’s chances for Gauteng Premiership?
The Mail & Guardian carries a story this morning about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi aiming to be first EFF Premier. The first time this idea was suggested was last month, uttered by Julius Malema, shortly after Solly Msimanga won the race for DA leader in Gauteng, saying we must be ready for…
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Today's theme is break up songs
Business Update - FlySaFair expands regional offering.
FlySaFair expands regional offering. On Business Update, Gugulethui Mfuphi had a discussion with Sizwe Dhlomo about packaging and publishing business Caxton & CTP Publishers seeing a record performance boosted by take away packaging. They also touched on airline operator FlySaFair expanding its regional offering as tourism activity picks up.
How sexual health Doctors deal with minors.
How sexual health Doctors deal with minors. Medical Doctor and Health Expert, Dr Siviwe Mila, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to tackle serious, social issues surrounding underage pregnancy. She touched on the care that sexual health specialists need to handle minors that find themselves in this situation, the responsibility for the Doctors…
#FirstThingsFirst - “I took back my ambulance, “ says Ugandan Politician
Uganda’s Minister of Finance for Investment & Privatization, Evelyn Anite, has come under spotlight on social media after brazenly admitting to having repossessed an ambulance she had donated to her constituents with hopes that they would vote for her during the country’s 2021 elections. Do you agree with what she…