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 songs produced by Timberland
Business Update - Big Box Office Opening For Barbie And Oppenheimer
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about movies Barbie and Oppenheimer being a cause for celebration for cinemas following their respective big box office openings. She also touched on SARS being at logger heads with Glencore and African Rainbow Minerals.
"Rule of Law Is Letting Us Down," Says Pro Lucy Allais
Professor of Philosophy, Lucy Allais, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to delve deeper into previous hour discussion, bringing to the fore the question of morality when it comes to the Sizokuthola’s methods in tackling a very serious issue.
#FirstThingFirst - Humanity Should Trump Law And Logic
Xolani Khumalo, who presents the popular antidrug show Sizokuthola, is at the centre of a storm after a suspected drug dealer who he and his crew were interrogating died in mysterious circumstances this week. Sizwe Dhlomo and team, joined by listeners, weighed in on this story.
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Today's theme is musicians who participated in reality singing competitions
Business Update - Three Quarters Of South Africans Finally Stressed
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi reflected on the interest rates announcement with Sizwe Dhlomo. She also spoke about a debt busters survey that reveals that three quarters of South Africans are financially stressed.
Limpopo To Prohibit Liquor Outlets From Operating Beyond Midnight
Rodgers Monama, MEC Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Limpopo has announced a new Midnight Law will come into effect on August 1, 2023, prohibiting liquor outlets from operating beyond midnight. Listeners shared their thoughts on whether rules of governance should be more stringent when it comes to the kinds…
#FirstThingFirst - Is Zandi Khumalo A Hostile Witness?
Zandi Khumalo continued to testify during the Senzo Meyiwa trial yesterday. While being cross examined, she sounded a bit hostile. Sizwe Dhlomo and the team touched on this and asked the listeners if they feel any of the witnesses are being prejudiced in the Meyiwa trial.
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Today's theme is uncleared samples.
Business Update - Netflix Increases Its Subscribers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the expectations from this afternoon’s MPC announcement. She also delved into how Netflix earnings reveal an increase in subscribers, despite a crackdown on password sharing.
Putin Saga Makes Ramaphosa Appear Like A Man Who Can Make Decisions
Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS summit in South Africa next month amid speculation that he could be detained under an international criminal court warrant for his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine. Leadership Expert and Though leader Dumisani Tembe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about how this development…
#FirstThingFirst - Cause Of Joburg CBD Gas Explosion Unknown
At least five taxis overturned while motorists were trapped inside their cars following an explosion in the Joburg CBD on Wednesday. While speculation on what could have caused the suspected gas explosion, Sizwe Dhlomo and team weighed in on this unfortunate incident, touching on a concept dubbed “Panyazing”. Listeners also…
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Today's theme is musician feuds
Business Update - Beware of Fake Investment Companies, Warns FSCA
On Business Update, on the vein of the previous discussion on cybercrime, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Financial Sector Conduct Authority warning consumers of a fake “investment company” taking advantage of citizens money. She also covered the story on steel maker Arcelor Mittal’s weak profits projections for its…
South Africa Cybercrime Capital of Africa?
South Africa is rapidly emerging as the cybercrime capital of Africa as the country is poised to surpass Nigeria and its ‘Nigerian Price’ in cybercrimes. This is according to recent data from TCG Forensics - a private forensic company specialising in digital forensics. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Editor of…
#FirstThingFirst - Battle Lines Have Been Drawn: Skosana vs Mbalula
Suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband, David Skosana, has called out ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, calling him a “moron” and a “lunatic”. This follows Mbalula attacking Mkhwebana over the weekend. Listeners joined Sizwe Dhlomo and the team to share their views on Skosana defending his wife against Mbalula.
#SING IT BACK
Remember that game we used to play last year that you loved? The one you said we should keep? Well we are playing it and you must call us now if you want to play it wit us. It’s called sing it back.
Privatisation of ports.
Transnet has broken new ground in privatisation of SA’s ports. Philippines-based multinational port operator has been named as an equity partner for joint venture to run flagship Durban container terminal. Independent Political Analyst, Khaya Sithole, weighed in on whether this deal makes sense or not.
Are you Mandela fatigued?
As the world celebrates Mandela Day today, Sizwe Dhlomo and team shared their thoughts on whether the name carries the same weight it did years ago. Listeners also shared their views, and highlighted how they feel his name is used by opportunists to score points.
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Today's theme is artists named after animals