Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Business Update - Closure of Media 24 publications to be challenged in court
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Media 24's decision to close several newspaper publications (Rapport, Citizen, Beeld and Daily Sun) being challenged at the Constitutional Court. She also provided an update on the Tik Tok ban in the U.S.
Protecting teachers from school violence
The #SizTheWorld team had a sobering discussion about school violence, pinning it down to the protection of teachers from violent school goers. Moreover, they spoke about ways of extending discipline of children from the household to the school.
#FirstThingsFirst - Is ANC opening a can of worms by configurating Gauteng and KZN PECs?
Following its two-day National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting over the weekend, the African National Congress (ANC) says it will reconfigure its provincial executive committees in Gauteng and KZN within the parameters of its constitution. The team questioned what this "configuration" entails, inviting listeners to share their thoughts on what this…
#SingItBack - 17 January 2025
Today's theme is South African Songs Turning 10 In 2025
Business Update - SA Reserve Bank calls for Ithala to be liquidated
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined MarBleh to discuss South African Reserve Bank calling for KZN based Ithala bank to be liquidated. They also spoke about Amazon opening a walk in store in Cape Town.
#OpenLine - BELA Bill, Stilfontein, Bolt, and more
Questions raised of today's #OpenLine include issues around Bolt driver requirements; who should take responsibility for Stilfontein situation; procedure for restraining orders; corruption at universities; and Afriforum's opposition to BELA bill.
#FirstThingsFirst - Current state of music
Listeners joined MarBleh, Gladys Mutele, Buhle Madulini, and Tsikwe Molobye to share how they relate to current music. This follows comedian Jo Koy saying in his latest comedy special that he doesn't understand "mumble rap".
#SingItBack - 16 January 2025
Today's theme is 90’s movie soundtracks.
Business Update - Tik Tok, Tik Tok...U.S.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Germany's economy continuing to take strain. She also provided an update on potential ban of Tik Tok in the U.S.
Max doesn’t want “come and go” customers
Max Mqadi, founder of Max’s Lifestyle in Umlazi recently spoke about his vision for his establishment. He said Kwa-Max was originally meant for corporate and government clients, and not for community. The team debated this approach to business. Listeners also contributed to the discussion, highlighting the manner in which Max…
#FirstThingsFirst - Pearl Thusi's heartfelt gesture turns into an empty promise?
South African media personality and actor Pearl Thusi stepped in to support a struggling mother, Siviwe Matroos, who launched a BackaBuddy campaign to cover her children's school fees in September last year. Apparently, Pearl Thusi still hasn't been able to fulfil her commitment, and the mother is now in limbo…
#SingItBack - 15 January 2025
Today's theme is gentlemen that ran the 2000’s.
Business Update - FlySaFair to be investigated for overbooking flights
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about the Competition Commission launching an investigation into FlySaFair overbooking flights. They also touched on the Rupert family divesting from tobacco business.
Pros and cons of taking a gap year after matriculating
'She is going to travel the world for 13 months': Khanyi Mbau shared plans for her daughter Khanukani after passing matric with an aggregrate of 80%. The team discussed the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year after matriculating. Would you take a gap or get straight back into…
#FirstThingsFirst - An error worth over R8 billion by ex-Chief Justice Zondo
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has come under heavy criticism after acknowledging that the evidence in the State Capture Inquiry claiming R9 billion in missing assets from the State Security Agency (SSA) during Arthur Fraser’s tenure was incorrect. Zondo stated the correct figure was just over R9 million, as noted…
#SingItBack - 14 January 2025
Today's theme is ladies that ran the 2000’s)
Business Update - Calls made for pricing of fruits and vegetables to be standardised
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Mpho Maboi to discuss the Competition Commission calling for retailers to standardise the pricing of fruits and vegetables. They also spoke about American social media users preparing for the ban on Tik Tok this coming weekend.
Sol Phenduka's new journey
Sol Phenduka joined Mpho Maboi to share experience of taking his daughter for her first day of big school (Grade 1). He accentuated the importance of present fathers in their kids' lives as he spoke about this new beginning for him as well as his daughter. On the other hand,…
#FirstThingsFirst - Matric class of 2024 pass rate the highest since 1994
The matric Class of 2024 is celebrating an excellent return on the time and hard work they have invested through turbulent circumstances, with Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announcing a pass rate of 87.3%. This is an improvement of 4.4 percentage points on the Class of 2023’s 82.9% pass…
#SingItBack - 13 January 2025
Today's theme is South African Songs turning 25 in 2025