Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Business Update - Kusile Power Station In Trouble Over Pollution
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Post Bank wanting to remain relevant by appointing a new CEO. She also touched on Eskom’s Kusile power station facing fines over emissions.
Twitter Threatens Meta With A Lawsuit Over Threads
Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta’s new Twitter rival, Threads — in perhaps the clearest sign yet that Twitter views the app as a competitive threat. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share his insights on this ongoing…
#FirstThingFirst - Keke Palmer’s Baby Father Gets The Wrath Of Social Media
The father of entertainer Keke Palmer’s son is getting dragged on social media for recent comments he made regarding her clothing. Palmer was recently filmed grooving at an Usher concert in Las Vegas, where the superstar singer serenaded her. The team shared their thoughts, with listeners also doing the same.
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Today's theme is top 100 singles on Billboard charts in the year 2000
Business Update - Meta Launches New Social Media Platform To Compete With Twitter
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about data coming out about younger South Africans buying fewer cars and property. She also covered Meta’s launch of a new social media platform called “Threads” to compete with Twitter.
Suburb Developed With City of Tshwane Approval
The City of Tshwane has announced that it has launched an investigation into the development of Leeuwfontein, near Mamelodi, east of Pretoria. The City says the suburb sprung up without legal subdivision of the property, rezoning or plans, GroundUp reported. Informal settlements have sprung up in the same way before…
#FirstThingFirst - Is it Fair To Prioritize The Senzo Meyiwa Case?
Singer and witness Zandie Khumalo has penned a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa pleading with him to assist in prioritising the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Listeners shared their thoughts on whether it would be fair to prioritize this trial over others.
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Today's theme is songs produced by Darkchild (Rodney Jerkins)
Business Update - Kenya Reports Slowing GDP Figures For First Quarter Of 2023
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo, sharing that crypto exchanges operating in SA will soon require licenses. She also spoke about Kenya reporting slowing GDP figures for the first quarter of 2023.
Is it Fair To Blame Parents For Their Kids’ Behaviour?
French President Emmanuel Macron has raised the idea of handing out quick-fire fines to the parents of children caught committing vandalism or robberies as part of the government’s response to days of rioting. Sizwe Dhlomo posed the question, in the context of South Africa with its protest culture, “who should…
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DA leader John Steenhuisen says the national convention to be held by a group of opposition political parties in August will be the most important political conversation to take place in SA since the transition to democracy. Listeners shared their thoughts on this “moonshot pact”. They also commented on the…
The Zulu King Says He Is Healthy Via Video
The relationship between Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini and his prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, has broken down to irreparable levels after the release of conflicting statements over the health and whereabouts of the king. The King has now, himself, released a video to say that he is fine, health wise…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists from Girl Groups who went Solo
Business Update - Botswana Negotiates A Sweet Deal With Diamond Mining First
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about petrol prices dropping this week, but not diesel She also touched on South Africa recording a R10.2 billion trade surplus, which is good news for a slowing economy.
What Do You Consider When You Plan Sleepovers For Your Kids
Eight-year-old Daniel Jamneck was allegedly raped and murdered by his friend's “trusted” and “well-liked” father during a sleepover in Cape Town. Mpho Maboi shared her experience with her kids and sleepovers. The line was opened for listeners to share how they discern the good and bad when making a decision…
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New ANCYL president Collen Malatji has taken a swipe at EFF leader Julius Malema during his first press briefing, branding him ill-disciplined. Listeners joined Sizwe Dhlomo and team to share their views on this move by Malatji.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about songs.
Business Update - Botswana negotiates a sweet deal with diamond mining first.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about July marking the beginning of National Savings Month in South Africa. She also spoke about Botswana negotiating a sweet deal with diamond mining first to better benefit the country.
Gcaleka caught between a rock and a hard place.
The ANC Youth League elected its new leadership at its national conference this past weekend. Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to weigh in on the organization being back. He also unpacked the findings on Phala Phala investigations by Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka, saying that it’s a Catch…
#FirstThingsFirst - Banyana Banyana vs SAFA stand-off.
There were chaotic scenes at Banyana Banyana’s send-off for their second FIFA World Cup as the team boycotted Sunday's warm-up game against Botswana at Tsakane Stadium. In another part of the country, the Zulu Royal House has said that King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is in good health and only underwent minor…