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 wedding songs
Business Update - David Masondo Says No To Removal Of VAT On More Foods
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Sasol’s Annual General Meeting with top asset managers set to vote against the company’s climate remote. They also discussed Deputy Finance Minister, David Masondo’s rejection of the proposal to remove VAT on more foods.
Handover Of Loadshedding From Eskom To City Power
A couple of weeks ago, City Power took control of load shedding switch from Eskom in Joburg. Although in the beginning things seemingly went smoothly, there has been a growing number of glitches with this exercise. Kgomotso Meso invited Professor Sampson Mamphweli, Head of the Department of Science & Innovation…
#FirstThingsFirst - Proteas Bow Out Of World Cup
Now South African cricket fans have an inkling of what it must have been like for supporters of France, England and New Zealand after exiting the Rugby World Cup by losing by the narrowest of margins against the Springboks. We were on such an amazing winning streak with many other…
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Today's theme is Grammy nominated artists (2024)
Business Update - JSE Enables Secondary And Fast-track Listings From Hong Kong
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about JSE enabling secondary and fast-tracking listings from Hong Kong. They also touched on Southern Sun tallying the costs of the recent Joburg hailstorm.
Ex-Mayor Thapelo Amad could be new Joburg Speaker
The former Mayor of Joburg, Thapelo Amad, and AIC councillor Margaret Arnolds may emerge as possible candidates for the Joburg Speaker position when minority parties, who form part of a coalition with the ANC and the EFF, meet for a caucus today. Independent Political Analyst and Governance Specialist, Dumisani Tembe,…
#FirstThingsFirst - EFF unhappy about IEC over using SADTU for elections.
EFF leader Julius Malema has responded to COSATU and the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) for calling on him to withdraw and apologise for his comments about the IEC elections. The party had raised concerns about SADTU members being employed to be staff members to work for the IEC…
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Today's theme is songs produced by Timbaland
Business Update - Parliament’s Finance Committee Calls For More Food To Be Free From VAT
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Parliament Finance Committee’s call for more food to be free from VAT. They also touched on SA bond auction seeing strongest demand in two years.
Implications Of Removing Nyanga From Google Maps
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Prof Alistair Mokoena, country director for Google South Africa, signed a collaborative agreement in Parliament aimed at promoting South Africa as a safe tourist destination. This follows incidents of stone-throwing and attacks on motorists on and near the N2 in recent months. Sizwe Dhlomo…
#FirstThingsFirst - Ramakgopa appointed acting Finance Minister
Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has been appointed as acting Finance Minister while Enoch Godongwana is on sick leave. The team discussed this appointment, raising various issues around cadre deployment, the purpose of Deputy Ministers, and optics owing to the UIF scandal, amongst others. They asked listeners to comment on why Deputy Minister…
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Today's theme is singers who act
Business Update - Shoprite Continues To Take Market Share From Rivals
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Shoprite’s continuation to take market share from rival retailers. They also touched on Transnet facing the possibility of a credit downgrade.
Hail damage: what do insurers say
Parts of Gauteng experienced a serve hailstorm last night. The SA Weather Service warned residents that thunderstorms and heavy rain would continue throughout the evening and could cause localised flooding. Sizwe Dhlomo invited MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, Tarina Vlok, to delve into hail damage insurance covers, to guide those…
#FirstThingsFirst - Lesufi’s display of disunity within the ANC
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi made remarks over the weekend that a national minister’s ‘days are numbered’ because of their refusal to legally recognise his crime prevention wardens. It’s not clear if he was referring to Police Minister Bheki Cele or Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. This has opened another front in…
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Today's theme is LaFace Artists
Business Update - Big Week Ahead For The US Dollar, Thanks To Key Events
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Sasol facing shareholder feedback on its climate change commitments. They also touched on a big week expected for the U.S. Dollar owing to key events happening in the country and globally.
“Standard Bank should be held accountable for error.”
Standard Bank has apologised after clarifying that the controversial proof of payment for legal fees provided by EFF lawyers to AfriForum was legitimate and not fraudulent as suggested on social media last week. So, what happens to the Standard Bank employee who initially sent an email stating that the proof…
#FirstThingsFirst - White Paper Set To Overhaul Migration System, Says Motsoaledi
The Department of Home Affairs has published a White Paper detailing the repeal of legislation dealing with citizenship, immigration and refugee protection. The paper is out for public comment until January next year. The draft policy aims to provide a framework to guide the granting of residency and citizenship to…