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.
Business Update - Ratings agency S&P downgrades SA’s growth forecasts.
#KayaBiz host, Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of Ratings agency S&P downgrades SA’s growth forecasts. They also looked at the latest news on merger rumours of Oil companies Shell and BP.
Do you prefer baptism by fire, or do you retreat when things get tough?
The Siz The World team discuss whether it's best to be resilient when life's obstacles gets tougher or to retreat when the challenge seems surmountable? This in light of news around King Mswati’s wife Jacob Zuma’s daughter Nomcebo leaving polygamous marriage saying it’s been months without a husband, royal delegation…
#FirstThingsFirst - Are you happy that Mayor Dada Morero survived the motion?
The Siz The World team discuss the motion of no-confidence against Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and ANC Chief Whip Sithembiso Zungu who survived their respective no-confidence votes. The team deliberates on ActionSA's stance and asks whether Joburgers are happy with the Mayor's survival.
#SingItBack - 25 June 2025
Today's theme is Artists who's had a Tiny Desk performance.
Business Update - Starlink launch in Lesotho
Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of Starlink officially launching in Lesotho. They also looked at the new pedestrian bridge to offer access to Sandton City shopping centre.
The difficulty of mediation: President Trump's frustrations on Israel vs Iran conflict.
The Siz The World team deliberates on Donald Trump's frustration as the ceasefire he claims to have arranged between Israel and Iran seemed to fall apart. The team asks what to do when two parties are steadfast on remaining aggressive to each other, how do you mediate in such a…
#FirstThingsFirst - Home Affairs Minister, Schreiber blasts TymeBank CEO for ‘state capture instinct’
The Siz The World team discuss what to make of Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber's response to that TymeBank putting profits over the public interest after its CEO Coenraad Jonker criticised the proposed 6 500% identity verification check fee hike, following the Department of Home Affairs is increasing the price…
#SingItBack - 24 June 2025
Today's theme is Greatest R&B Artist of all time in SA
Business Update - Naspers results Commodities to watch
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Sizwe Dhlomo on the review of Naspers results, with a focus on its SA assets. They also look at Commodities to watch at the moment, mainly Oil and Gold.
Is there anyone whom you wouldn’t take advice from?
The Siz The World team deliberates on the culture of dismissing advice from people we don't like. With so much geopolitical conflict taking place at the moment, with state leaders seemingly ignoring some people’s advice. The question of who best to take advice from is pertinent at the moment, with…
#FirstThingsFirst - Oscar Mabuyane’s 34-day leave said to irk locals, as floods death toll reaches 100.
#FirstThingFirst: The Siz The World team discuss what to make of Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's 34 day leave in the aftermath of deadly floods that claimed the lives of 100 people, which is reportedly irking residents who said his timing was bad.
#SingItBack - 23 June 2025
Today's theme is songs about seizing the moment.
Business Update - We Buy Cars expansion & Oil prices potential surge
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of We Buy Cars' roll out of expansion of warehouses and considering selling brand new cars. They also spoke on the Oil prices potential surge as the U.S. strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites.
The Health Benefits of Walking Barefoot.
The Siz The Word team weigh in on the pros and cons of Walking Barefoot and whether they walk around barefoot and have they've seen any benefits to it.
#FirstThingsFirst - Independent judiciary funding or should treasury be the sole funder of the judiciary?
The Siz The World team discuss what to make of President Ramaphosa's announcement of plans for the judiciary to be independent from Government control like parliament. Ramaphosa says that the government is raising money for the independence of the judiciary from the Treasury, he says this will enable the judiciary…
#SingItBack - 20 June 2025
Today's theme is Musicians born in June.
Business Update: Update on the Two Pot system & U.S - Tik Tok relations
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of the update on the Two Pot and the bleak retirement outlook of South Africans. They also looked at the U.S - Tik Tok relationship seeing another extension.
#Openline - Who pays traffic fines for police officer's private cars.
Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka speak to concerns on UIF delayed payments. USA English vs UK English. Floyd Shivambu potential dual membership status. How playdough empowers kid's general knowledge. Who pays traffic fines for police officer's private cars.
#FirstThingsFirst - Godongwana calls for full public funding of political parties.
The Siz The World team looks at what to make of Finance Minister, Enock Godongwana's call for full public funding of political parties, amidst debates of private interest compromising electoral integrity. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has called for a complete overhaul of SA’s political funding model, including the introduction of…
#SingItBack -19 June 2025
Today's theme is songs with numbers in titles