Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00. Supporting Sizwe on the breakfast show are Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and Mfundo Mabalane.
Doja Cat’s daddy issues on the fore.
Doja Cat has again put her father, actor Dumisani Dlamini, on blast for allegedly being an absent father. On Monday, the rapper dominated social media trends lists after she took to her Instagram timeline, writing: “Dad, let me know when/if you need me to re-up your makeup cabinet because you…
#FirstThingsFirst - #ElectionsOnKaya: The pride of voting!
MaBlerh joined the #SizTheWorld team for the first hour of the show as they discussed the pride they used to feel for voting, which is seemingly back for today’s elections. They asked listeners if they are proud of the vote they will be making today.
#SingItBack - 28 May 2024
Today's theme is song about Freedom…
Should power slap fighting be banned?
The #SizTheWorld team shared their opinions on the sport of power slapping, as professional slap fighter Danie van Heerden looks to take part in the Super Heavyweight Power World Slap Championship. Is it the most dangerous sport? Should it be banned?
Bussiness Update - Makro glitch sees pricing errors.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack Pick N Pay’s new turnaround strategy. They also discussed Makro experiencing a technical glitch in e-commerce pricing.
#FirstThingsFirst - Kanana residents close a voting station in protest
Kanana residents in Sebokeng, Gauteng, closed a voting station for the better part of Monday, to demand electricity. The group said the protest was aimed at forcing the government and Eskom to intervene. Were they right to close a voting station in protest? What impact will it have on the…
#SingItBack - 27 May 2024
Today's theme is about Beauty/ being Beautiful…
Bsusines Update - Latest on the debt burden at Fourways Mall
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the developments on the debt burden at Fourways Mall. They also previewed the economic week ahead, with focus on elections and the MPC. In addition, they briefly touched on influencers’ impact on restaurant business bottom-line, following a Tik Tok trend…
The dead Internet theory
Editor of MyBroadband, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss the theory of dead internet. The dead internet theory essentially claims that activity and content on the internet, including social media accounts, are predominantly being created and automated by artificial intelligence agents. The discussion highlighted flaws in the search engine…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa’s last family meeting?
In an unprecedented move on the eve of a general election, and with his party facing the loss of its majority for the first time, President Cyril Ramaphosa used the public broadcaster on Sunday night to trumpet the ANC’s achievements in office in the past five years. The team pondered…
Business Update - Damelin College face more challenges
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the latest developments in the Educor group debacle, with owners of Damelin College facing more challenges. They also spoke about Nigeria increasing interest rates to an all-time high.
Open Line - Podcast & Chill, financial advisors, service delivery, .parenting, and more.
On today’s Open Line, Sizwe Dhlomo, Sol Phenduka, Mfundo Mabalane and Philasande Sixaba answer questions on various subjects. These included Sol on how he differentiates being on Podcast & Chill and on Siz The World; whether Sizwe would advise someone financially if that person ran into a lumpsum of money;…
#FirstTHingsFirst - King Misuzulu at loggerheads with the ANC.
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is threatening to take the government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of trying to curtail his power through weakening traditional leadership with the intention of defrauding the Zulus of their land. He went as far as implying he will hit the ANC at…
#SingItBack - 23 May 2024
Today's theme is artist with great chemistry…
Business Update - SA inflation levels still high.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about SA inflation, which is still at elevated levels despite easing in April. She also provided an update on the BHP and Anglo deal.
SABC passing the buck to Eskom for losing viewership.
The SABC has said that last year's power cuts had a devastating impact on the creative industry and the company. While load shedding has been suspended for over a month, the SABC said that continued cuts in the year under review resulted in a decline in viewers. The team discussed…
#FirstThingsFirst - Possibility of Fikile Mbalula being privately prosecuted.
AfriForum is challenging the NPA’s decision not to prosecute Fikile Mbalula over a controversial 2016 Dubai trip. AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit, which obtained the police docket related to the payment for the holiday following a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application, is convinced Mbalula has a case to…
#SingItBack - 22 May 2024
Today's theme is songs that address scandals of Pop Artist
Business Update - Capitec leads the pack in terms of retail clients.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the banking numbers revealing that Capitec has the most retail clients in South Africa, at over 22 million. They also touched on Life Healthcare results, which show a continuation of pressure for the private hospital operator’s profit margins.
The lopsided South African economy
A few days ago, Helen Zille was on David Mashabela’s podcast where she spoke about the ratio between South Africans who pay tax to those who receive social grants. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the country's economy has tripled since 1994, despite employment numbers increasing from 8 million to 16.7…