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.
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa meeting Trump from a weak position?
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington, D.C, for a visit aimed at improving strained relations with the US President Donald Trump. There are various reports on tissues to be address during the meeting, including the expectation to explore potential business ventures with Elon Musk's companies, which may include proposing a…
#SingItBack - 20 May 2025
Today's theme is singers with Unique Voices
Business Update - Vodacom gunning for 260 customers by 2020
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Vodacom results showing targets of 260 million subscribers by 2030. They also spoke about South Africa’s technology company Naspers buying major UEFA Champions League sponsor, Just Eat?
Bullying rears its ugly face
Seven Gauteng teenage girls appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court for a preliminary inquiry (PLI) following a bullying video that went viral on social media. The incident has reignited discussions on youth violence and accountability. The Siz The Word team added their voices to these discussions by highlighting different forms…
#FirstThingsFirst - ATM calls for amendment of political rights
"Naturalized citizens must not be allowed to stand for public office. We don't want people with split loyalties presiding over the affairs of the country." Those are words of ATM leader Vuyo Zungula, as his party calls for an amendment of the constitution regarding political rights. Do you agree with…
#SingItBack - 19 May 2025
Today's theme is Jazz Meets Popular Music
Business Update - Some reprieve for Post Office employees
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on the South African Post Office, sharing that there is some reprieve for the parastatal's employees. They also reflected on the U.S economy, with several factors impacting consumers, business and credit ratings.
Placing a mirror on misogyny
The widespread of podcasts has amplified the spotlight and observation on men and their misogyny. The team and listeners held an honest and spirited discussion about this prejudice. Do you think it's possible to end misogyny in this lifetime?
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramaphosa's U.S. trip much ado about nothing?
EFF leader, Julius Malema has condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pending visit to the United States. Ramaphosa will visit the US from Monday to Thursday, where he will hold talks on relations, among other things, with US President Donald Trump. Malema said, “It’s a waste of time. If he wants them…
#SingItBack - 16 May 2025
Today's theme is songs With Word “Like” In The Title
Business Update - Netflix increases subscription fees in SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss retail group Spar venturing into the mobile network space. They also spoke about Netflix increasing its subscription prices without any formal announcement. Moreover, they previewed President Cyril Ramaphosa's impending visit to the White House.
#OpenLine - SETA, Lewis Hamilton, public bins, investments, etc
On today's #OpenLine, the team ad listeners engaged in an assortment of subjects, including the following: Savings and investments Pedestrian crossings Shortage of public bins
#FirstThingsFirst - Hillary Duff vs Photographer
The Siz The World team played audio from an old video of actress and singer Hillary Duff confronting a photographer who was taking unauthorized photos of her kids playing football at school. Was the photographer right? Was Hillary Duff right?
#SingItBack - 15 May 2025
Today's theme is songs With Same Title As A Movie
Business update - Bitcoin flirting with new all-time highs
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Bitcoin retaining its gains and flirting with a new all-time high. They also spoke about National Consumer Council raising concerns over several vehicle recalls in South Africa.
Gold Rush Consortium picked as preferred lottery bidder
A consortium led by KwaZulu-Natal businesspeople Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu has emerged as the preferred bidder to win the lucrative eight-year license to operate SA’s national lottery. Business Day understands that trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has opened negotiations with the Gold Rush Consortium after a protracted…
#FirstThingsFirst - Godongwana says no to wealth tax.
Ahead of delivering the third attempt to get Budget 2025 passed, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in parliament that he does not think a wealth tax is a good idea to find the money to make up the budget shortfall, as the wealthy people of the country already pay tax…
#SingItBack - 14 May 2025
Today's theme songs About Fashion or Style
Business Update - The reality of unemployment in SA
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to unpack the reality of unemployment ion South Africa, following the release of the first quarter unemployment figures. They also discussed the latest developments in the Tiger Brands listeriosis case.
NPA to appeal Omotoso's not guilty verdict.
The National Prosecuting Authority will appeal the not guilty verdict in Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso's trafficking and sexual assault case. Omotoso and his two co-accused were acquitted on a technicality last month. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to share insights into double jeopardy, in the context of South…