Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists who can sing and rap
Business Update - Retailers start rationing egg sales to consumers and restaurants
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about motorists contending with a fourth consecutive fuel price increase. They also discussed the developments in the egg shortage crises, what with retailers now rationing egg sales to consumers and restaurants.
Differing views on SCA recommendations
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted the final day of interviews of candidates for four vacancies at the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Tuesday. Many people responded differently to the recommendations. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Analyst, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to share insights to understand the selection process of the suitable…
#FirstThingsFirst - Fiji player justified for missing son’s funeral over Rugby World Cup?
Josua Tuisova, man of the match in Fiji's upset Rugby World Cup win over Australia, missed his seven-year-old son's funeral on Tuesday after opting to stay with his team-mates in France, according to Fijian news site Fiji Village. The 959 Breakfast team shared their thoughts and asked listeners if the…
Sing It Back - 03 Oct 2023
Today's theme is Artist Ensembles
Business Update - Market Analysts raise concern on new Pick N Pay CEO’s age.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about market analysts raising concern over the appointment of 70-year-old Sean Summers as the new Pick N Pay CEO. They also discussed tyre manufacturer Dunlop tyres recording a boost in investment in its Ladysmith manufacturing plant…
Kaizer Chiefs balancing act between football and business.
Kaizer Chiefs are expanding their business ventures by stepping into the snacks industry, as they introduced their line of potato chips on Monday. Founder and Director of Cash N Sport, Nqobile Ndlovu, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share what this deal means for the club’s balance between football and business.
#FirstThingsFirst - Exempt SASSA beneficiaries from paying rates and services, says Malema.
During the party’s rally in Tswelelang in the North West at the weekend, EFF leader Julius Malema said all social grant beneficiaries should be exempt from paying rates and services. The team shared their thoughts on this suggestion and asked listeners to voice theirs as well.
#SingItBack - 02 Oct 2023
Today's theme is recent artists to perform in SA in 2023
Business Update - Leadership deficit at Transnet.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the leadership deficit at Transnet, following the resignation of its CEO, Portia Derby. They also discussed the impending price of chocolate.
“Hero” Tazz driver could be in legal trouble.
Sandy-Lee Ward, the Tazz driver who was mugged as she exited a shopping centre in the Bluff in Durban south, may be in legal trouble for running over her perpetrator. Nthabiseng Dubazana, Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss how the state can pursue a case against her…
#FirstThingsFirst - Maimane joins the race for Presidency.
Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has announced that he will be gunning to be President in the 2024 general elections. The team discussed the dynamics around people who get into politics with the aim to effect change. They asked listeners if they think Mmusi should have kept…
Sing It Back - 29 Sep 23
Today's theme is songs of artists who either became preachers or started as preachers.
Business Update - Capitec shares concerns around consumers’ financial stability.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Capitec’s financial results and their concerns around consumers’ financial stability. She also touched on the owners of Mall of Africa seeing strong financial results from the performance of the retail centre.
Marrying for financial gain.
Demand for tickets to Sunday’s Jets-Chiefs game is soaring as the NFL embraces the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce relationship. This is obviously a good look for Kelce personally, and for the NFL team he's part of. Listeners answered the question, “would you consider getting married for resources or to boost your…
#FirstThingsFirst - Youthful exuberance vs wisdom of age.
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, in a letter addressed to board chair Mpho Makwana and dated September 1, told the Eskom board to also consider candidates above the age of 60 for the position of group CEO. The team discussed the dynamics between youthful exuberance and wisdom of age, asking…
#SingItBack
Today's theme was songs from artists who've been arrested or jailed before.
Business Update - Ascendis Health to delist & Medical Aid increases.
KayaBiz host, Gugulethu Mfuphi on what to make of news of Ascendis Health delisting from the JSE. Several medical aid schemes announce sizable mentorship fee increases. And on what the Markets are looking like.
Government missing key targets of the NDP, But how do we turn this around?
Political Economist & Lecturer at Wits Business School, Dr. Lumkile Mondi on what to make of the government missing the key targets of the National Development Plan, the NPC says that the NDP has missed targets on growth, inequality, investment, and employment. Dr Lumkile Mondi speaks on how SA got…
#FirstThingsFirst - Chris Pappas, confirmed to funds NGO that belonging to his partner..
Chris Pappas, confirmed to Ukhozi FM that his municipality funds NGO’s, including that belonging to his partner.