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 Mary J Blige collaborations
Business Update - Great Expectations For Q2 GDP Figures
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the partnership between retailor Pick ‘n Pay and cryptocurrency platform Luno to enable crypto payments. She also revealed that there are great expectations ahead of Q2 GDP figures today.
Saving South Africa’s Finances
National Treasury wants to cut South Africa’s spending – but political interference could see the country’s coffers come under even more strain. RMB’s Chief Economist and Head of Research, Isaah Mhlanga, joined Kgomotso Meso to explain what this means. He admitted that the government is caught between a rock and…
#FirstThingFirst - How Do You Decide On What News Media To Consume?
A debate ensued over the weekend between veteran journalists and their young counterparts, following former Journalist Redi Tlhabi’s questioning of why reporters at the Marshalltown fire scene didn’t probe Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu when she blamed apartheid for the incident. Kgomotso meso and team shared their views on…
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Today's theme is artists from Texas
Business Update - X Wants To Collect Our Biometric Data
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Transnet’s financial woes continue and how it could stunt South Africa’s economic growth. She also touched on social media platform X saying it wants to collect our biometric data.
Government Has Not Done Anything To Change The Structures
Minister of Social Development blamed apartheid for Marshalltown fire. Minister of Transport blamed apartheid for Transnet freight failure. President Ramaphosa cited apartheid for robbing us of town planners. Political Analyst and Director of Rivonia Circle, Tessa Dooms, joined Kgomotso Meso to weigh in on these leaders’ blaming of apartheid for…
#FirstThingFirst - Holding NGOs Accountable
There is a story in the Star newspaper this morning about “mass deportation” of illegal immigrants being opposed by the Helen Suzman Foundation through a court process. Using this story as an example, the team discussed the role NGOs and posed the question about how these organisations can be held…
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Today's theme is songs produced or co-produced by DJ Maphorisa
Business Update - Truworths To Invest In New Distribution Centre
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Truworths’ investment in a new distribution centre. Another story she covered is Cashbuild’s reporting of lower profits due to various reasons.
Is There A Growing Pattern Of Earthquakes In SA?
Another earth tremor was felt in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday night. There seems to have been a growing pattern of these quakes in South Africa, especially Gauteng, in recent times. We invited Prof. Ray Durrheim, Professor of Geosciences at Wits, to share insights on why this could be the…
#FirstThingFirst - Leaders Glamourising Alcohol
This morning, The Star newspaper carries a story about poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai slamming leaders who glamourise alcohol. This follows a video that went viral of MMC of Transport, Kenny Kunene, talking about paying for drinks, those drinks including champagne, during an event by his department to celebrate women…
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Today's theme is #1 Billboard Song of the Summer
Business Update - Petrol Prices Going Up Next Week
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Woolworths reporting seeing profits in their operations. She also touched on petrol price increases scheduled for next week.
Bridging The Gap Between Older Parents And Millennials
Kgomotso Meso spotted a video on Instagram of a mother and daughter, who are both parents, having a conversation about their different styles of parenting. The video highlighted how millennials are having a lot on their plate when it comes to parenting, thus causing them anxiety. Parent & Family Coach,…
#FirstThingFirst - Recycling Of Rejects Into Political Structures
Former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule has launched his own political party, the African Congress for Transformation (ACT). Magashule enlisted former Hawks head Berning Ntlemeza and a few ANC councillors and independent councillors from Northern Cape as part of party. The team, together with the listeners, discussed the recycling of rejected…
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Today's theme is songs written by The Dream
Business Update - South Africa’s Grey Listing Catches Up With Crypto Traders
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Kgomotso Meso to speak about how South Africa’s grey listing is catching up with crypto traders. In addition, she spoke about Consumer Goods Council Ombudsman sharing complaints of online shoppers in their new report.
Adv Kholeka Gcaleka Carries A Lot Of Baggage For The Public Protector Office
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka got the majority nod on Tuesday from the parliamentary committee finalising the search. Political parties like the EFF and DA have already shown their objections around her being appointed for the Public Protector job because of the baggage she comes with in relation to how…
#FirstThingFirst - “Thabo Bester: My Lover, My Captor.”
The state has poured cold water on Nandipha Magudumana’s claim that she was defenceless, helpless, and taken out of the country against her will by rapist and murderer Thabo Bester. The two lovers appeared besotted with each other the last time they appeared in court. What could have changed? Could…