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 who sing about the days of the week
Business Update - SA Economy Strain For Lower Tax Earners
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about SARS warning of lower tax revenues as South Africa’s Economy takes strain as well as owners of Sun City, Sun international expecting a buoyant holiday season, as local travel and tourism recovers strongly.
Woman Sentenced To 45 Days In Prison For Denying Father Access To Their Child
Following the court order sentencing a woman to 45 days in prison for denying father access to their child, Advocate Brenda Makganyoha, Principle Family Advocate for Gauteng province joins Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka to discuss what options parents have to resolve maintenance disputes where the child’s interests are not…
#FirstThingFirst - Social Grants Increase
ANC Youth League president, Collen Malatji says government should cut costs to increase grants for the unemployed. Speaking at the 79th anniversary, he is demanding the government increase the R350 social grant to R1500 and unemployed graduates to be given R4500. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka discuss whether this is…
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Today's theme is artists from KZN
Business Update - Capitec Bank Tightening Lending
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about Capitec Bank tightening its lending criteria as consumers face financial pressure as well as Apples upcoming release of the new iPhone and other devices.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Legacy
Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka are joined by Jamie Mighti, African Desk Researcher and political analyst to reflect on the legacy of democracy and how Buthelezi’s leadership in the IFP has contributed to this.
#FirstThingFirst – Social Workers In Our Communities
South Africa has high rates of mental health issues and a lack of access to mental healthcare resources, especially in disadvantaged communities. Social workers provide the necessary support and manage the psychological effects on affected communities; however many people still do not know where and how to access them for…
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Today's theme is Radio DJ’s who made music
Business Update - China To Ban The Use Of iPhones For Government Agencies
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about China’s plans to ban the use of iPhones for government agencies. She also touched on consumer confidence that has picked up in South Africa.
Ever Heard Of “Dating Debt”?
According to an article on The Conversation, the average American invests US$120 000 (R2.3 million) throughout their lifetime in pursuit of love, spending significant money on romantic dinners, movie outings and thoughtful gifts, not to mention personal grooming and cosmetic products. As a result, according to a survey by LendingTree,…
#FirstThingFirst - Trevor Noah To Score R33 Million To Promote SA
Trevor Noah is set to be paid R33 million to promote South Africa as a tourist destination, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Although the funds will not come from the department, it raised the ire of parliamentarians, who called on the tourism department to halt the venture. The team…
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Today's theme is Local Samples
Business Update - New fuel Price Impacting Margins, Say Fuel Retailers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about fuel retailors being up in arms over the new fuel price that is impacting its margins. Still in retail, Gugu paid a short tribute to retail icon Raymond Ackerman who passed away this morning. Moreover, the ladies spoke about restaurants…
Pregnant Women Who Drink To Be Charged
Women who drink while pregnant should face criminal charges, Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu has said. She was speaking at an event to raise awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in Ndwedwe, Kwa-Zulu Natal, on Tuesday. The team, together with listeners discussed w=the pros and cos of this…
#FirstThingFirst - South Africans Can Now Buy Electricity On Credit
South Africans can now purchase prepaid electricity on credit. A telecommunications giant which has pioneered the prepaid market in the country now enables struggling South Africans access to electricity that they can pay off at a later stage. Do you see a need for electricity on credit? With how the…
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Today's theme is Mariah Carey collaborations
Business Update - Shoprite Continues To Gain Market Share In SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi reviewed, with Kgomotso Meso, where the growth in our Q2 GPD growth came from. She also touched on Shoprite results, which shows that it continues to gain market share in South Africa
Citizenship Of Foreign Born Children
A court has found that children born in South Africa to foreign national parents do not automatically entitle them to South African citizenship. The court then turned down an application by Zimbabwean parents for their children to be issued with SA birth certificates. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys,…
#FirstThingFirst - The U.S. Should Be Held Accountable For False Lady R Allegation
Relations between South Africa and the United States remain on the fence as U.S. stays tight-lipped on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s report on Lady R accusations. As part of SA’s investigation, Ramaphosa revealed an independent inquiry found “no evidence” for claims that South Africa had supplied weapons to Russia, putting an…