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 one hit wonders
Business Update - Trevor Noah Campaign Helps KFC Sales Growth
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Tiger Brands pushing more of its products in the informal market. She also touched on KFC reporting an increase in sales, with Trevor Noah’s Eat Chicken for Breakfast campaign also contributing to the growth.
Should Those Who Can't Afford Minimum Wage Not Have Helpers?
The average domestic worker in South Africa is 37 and earns about R2 989 a month, with domestic work being her only source of income, according to a report released by Africa’s largest home service platform, SweepSouth. Independent Economist, Ndumiso Hadebe, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on what this…
#FirstThingFirst - Malema Holding His MPs, MPLs And Councillors Accountable?
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, addressed the party’s 10th Anniversary Closing Press Conference on Wednesday at Winnie Madikizela Mandela House in Johannesburg. He touched on several subjects, including the barring of those MPs, MPLs and Councillors who failed to raise funds to transport the constituents to the celebration…
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Today's theme is hit Songs from 2010
Business Update - Uber Makes Operational Profit For First Time
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about the impact of petrol price fluctuations on inflation. She also touched on Uber reporting operational profits for the first time, despite its share price drop.
Lamola Folds On G4S Contract
The Sowetan newspaper reports on its front-page story today, the reasons Minister of Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, folded on cancelling the G4S contract. Legal Analyst and Founder of Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo to explain the merits of G4S’ court application in this matter.
#FirstThingFirst - When It Comes To Leadership, Does Race Matter?
When it comes to leadership, does race matter? Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald has warned the opposition not to put forward a white leader as a presidential candidate because South Africa is not ready for such a scenario. The team shared their views on Groenewald’s utterances and listeners gave…
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Today's theme is songs produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry.
Business Update - Petrol Price Increase For This Month
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the petrol price increase for this month. She also touched on international dumping of tyres in South Africa to be reduced with higher tariffs.
Public Trust In Police
The Citizen newspaper published a story in their front page titled, Crime in Saps: Flawed system or cover-up? Cele’s missing data raises concerns. With Minister Cele’s recent visit to Riverlea following an incident where suspected zama zamas killed each other, the team discussed public trust in ;police. Listeners shared their…
#FirstThingFirst - Cancel Culture: Reality Or Myth?
A music festival called Tribute To Women released a statement last night, where they were annlouncoing that they are pulling Kelly Khumalo from their lineup for an upcoming event. The team pondered whether this is the start of the cancelling of the singer who is embroiled in legal matters relating…
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Today's theme is artists with a number in their name.
Business Update - Economic Ramifications Of The Coup In Niger
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe about the economic ramifications of the coup in Niger. She also touched on rating agencies expectations for South African banks to tighten lending.
Sick Leave Fraud Costs Companies Billions
Sick-leave fraud is costing South African Businesses as much as 17% of their payroll every year, and the reality is now that employers are advised to view all medical certificates provided by employees with some circumspection as this type of fraud is becoming rife in the country. Labour Economist, Andrew…
#FirstThingFirst - “Kill The Boer” or Not?
The Democratic Alliance has condemned Economic Freedom Fighters’ leader Julius Malema for chanting “Kill the Boer, kill the Farmer” during the EFF’s 10th birthday celebrations at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. Sizwe Dhlomo and team discussed this incident. Listeners pitched in with their sentiments on what Malema did…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs produced by JD (Jermaine Dupri)
Business Update - South Africans Spend Between 30% And 50% Of Their Budget On Groceries
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoek with Sizwe Dhlomo about restaurant group, Spur Corporation buying 60% stake in Doppio Group. She also touched a report by Stats SA that says South Africans spend between 30% and 50% off their budget on groceries.
Is Panyaza using Nas’ iSpani to campaign for ANC ahead of elections?
The Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi handed over thousands of appointment letters of people in the province who packed Orlando stadium. Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka discussed this, and invited Columnist and Director of Rivonia Circle, Tessa Dooms, who shared her analysis of the situation. She highlighted that Lesufi is…
#FirstThingFirst - EFF’s role in political landscape of SA
The EFF held their fundraising gala dinner at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg last night. This is ahead of the party’s official 10th birthday celebrations this weekend. Sizwe Dhlomo asked the listeners to share what they think the party has added into the political landscape country as it celebrates 10 years…