Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
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Today's theme is divorced artists
Business Update - All Eyes On First MPC Ahead Of Interest Rate Announcement
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about the anticipation on the first MPC meeting ahead of today’s interest rate announcement. They also spoke about beer producer SAB’s investment in a line farm to support its value chain.
Do Family Speak For The Dead?
With the conflict between Nelson Mandela’s family about the auction of his memorabilia; the feud between Chris Hani’s wife and daughter over MK Party; and Collins Chabane’s family barring Jacob Zuma from visiting his gravesite; Dumisani Tembe, Leadership & Organisational Development Specialist, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about whether family…
#FirstThingFirst - Kelly Khumalo Implicated As Mastermind Behind Senzo Meyiwa Killing
Two of the men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa allegedly implicated singer Kelly Khumalo as the person who ordered the hit on the soccer player. The team discussed the legal dynamics of these revelations and asked listeners to share their thoughts on whether this is relevant…
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Today's theme is songs with a number in the title
Business Update - Click And Woolworths Gain Festive Season Success
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about plans to alleviate the backlogs and delays affecting the Ca[e Town Container Terminal’s limited trade activity. She also provided retail sector updates from Clicks and Woolworths, with the former recording its highest Christmas sales last December.
Objectives of commissions of inquiry.
Gauteng Police arrested a man after he told the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire that he started the blaze which claimed 76 lives in Marshalltown in August last year. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, to break down different types of commissions of enquiry and the…
#FirstThingFirst - Newbies take on the old guard.
Newbies take on the old guard. The two newly formed political parties contesting the forthcoming elections could be serious contenders against the old guard of the ANC, DA and EFF. Do you agree with the assertion that MK and Rise Mzansi could claw some votes away from the main parties?…
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Today's theme is Belters
Business Update - Thabi Leoka Resigns From Various Boards
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso about the resurgence of “Triple M” financial scam, with authorities cautioning local investors about it. She also provided an update on economist Thabi Leoka’s qualification scandal.
Addressing Institutionalised Racism
In recent times, the topic of institutionalised racism, especially in educational institutions and corporate world, has come to the fore again. Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka gave a few examples, like Mcebo Dlamini speaking about his experience at Wits; Emerald van Zyl exposing banks for their discrimination against and exploitation…
#FirstThingFirst - Cut "Work Experience" Requirements For Jobs, Says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses in the country to remove prior work experience requirements for job positions, in a bid to boost the employability of South Africa’s job-seeking youth. The team shared their thoughts on this suggestion and shared how they gained their first experience in the job…
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Today's theme is songs you didn't know were written by artists for other artists
Business Update - Fitch’s Views On SA Ahead Of Elections
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi updated Kgomotso Meso and listeners on ratings agency, Fitch’s views on South Africa ahead of the elections. She also gave a preview of this week’s MPC.
Is Having Many Political Parties A Reflection Of The Quality Of Our Democracy?
With Rise Mzansi launching their election manifesto this past weekend, it has become clear that every small party is vying for a piece of a proverbial pie in the upcoming elections. Many more political parties are mushrooming almost every month ahead of the elections. Kgomotso Meso invited Leadership & Organisational…
#FirstThingFirst - Drama Over Madiba Memorabilia Auction
A New York auction of Nelson Mandela’s memorabilia next month has been thrown into doubt after South African authorities said they would attempt to block it. The team discussed whether, as a country, we have any say in what the Mandela family decides to do with Madiba’s memorabilia or not.
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Today's theme is songs turning 15 in 2024
Business Update - Provisional Taxpayers Cautioned To File Returns Immediately
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about SARS issuing a caution to provisional taxpayers (freelancers and independent contractors and consultants) to file their returns by 24 January 2024. They also unpacked what the average salary increase expectations are in South Africa is for 2024.
Do Sports And Politics Mix?
Minister of Arts, Sports and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has received backlash for being in the Bafana Bafana change room to motivate the players after their loss against Mali in their first AFCON game earlier this week. The team discussed this event and asked listeners, where do you toe the line…
#FirstThingFirst - Deciding On Where To Take Your Kids To School
The Matric Class of 2023 has been lauded for achieving a pass rate of 82.9%, a 2.8% improvement from the previous year. With many schools achieving a 100% pass rate, the team deliberated on whether a school’s performance informs their decision on where to take their children. They also touched…