Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
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#FirstThingsFirst - How MK Party Manoeuvred Dr Hlophe Into Parliament
The MK Party instructed more than 100 members to withdraw from its reserve list of parliamentary candidates to lawfully replace them with 21 new people, including impeached judge John Hlophe, who looks set to be SA’s leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. The team deliberated on this manoeuvre…
#SingItBack - 21 June 2024
Today's theme is all about Will
Business Update - Transnet ordered to pay over R6 billion to Sasol
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Transnet being ordered to pay over R6 billion in damages to Sasol. They also touched on Pick N Pay’s plans to open new stores in Zimbabwe, with a partner.
Open Line - Rebuilding SAA; Ramaphosa’s first 100 days; birthday messages and more
On the Open Line, the team and listeners covered an assortment of topics, ranging from the land reform issue to birthday messages for Sizwe Dhlomo; from rebuilding of SAA to advice for President Ramaphosa on his focus for his first 100 days in office for the second time; from warning…
#FirstThingsFirst - Why has insulting and disrespecting politicians been normalised?
Sadly, the attention First Lady, Dr Motsepe received during President Ramaphosa’s inauguration earlier this week, drew some negativity. Social media users attacked her for her appearance. The President himself has been insulted for his appearance. So has former President Jacob Zuma. When it comes to politicians, we’ve made it acceptable…
Business Update - Rainbow Chickens makes a return to the JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi provided an update to Sizwe Dhlomo on South Africa in terms of inflation, retail sales and interest rate outlook. They also spoke about Rainbow Chickens making a return to the JSE, with listing scheduled for next week.
Julius Malema’s firearm discharge case back in the spotlight
Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on EFF leader Julius Malema’s 2018 firearm discharge case, which had a sitting at East London Magistrate’s Court yesterday. They touched on the definition and provisions of the Firearms Act and discussed the merits of the case in relation to the…
#FirstThingsFirst - Are we ready for a new type of government
During his inauguration address yesterday, President Ramaphosa sounded reconciliatory and preached unity. Do you think it’s time we accept a new type of government? Should we look at our leaders as individuals rather than representatives of political parties? Are we ready to look at politics with a partisan lens?
#SingItBack - 19 June 2024
Today's theme is Mononymous singers
Business Update - Westpack goes into business rescue
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about packaging retailer Westpack going into business rescue. They also touched on the Competition Commission calling for more transparency on the retail process of vegetables.
A picture with Chris Brown leads man to break up with his fiancé
Chris Brown is reportedly responsible for breaking off an engagement after he left a man uneasy with his viral picture with one of his fans. A fan of Chris Brown posed for a very saucy picture with the Sensational hitmaker during a meet-and-greet after his concert, causing her fiancé to…
#FirstThingsFirst - The start of GNU on shaky grounds
There seems to be some cracks showing already before the government of national unity (GNU) even begins. Last night, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, appeared on Face The Nation, hosted by Clement Manyathela on SABC. Amongst the things she touched on regarding government of…
#SingItBack - 18 June 2024
Today's theme is music duos
Business Update - Plans to turn performance of Fourways Mall around
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi provides Sizwe Dhlomo with an update on plans to turn the performance of Fourways Mall. They also spoke about French stock market reaction to snap elections in the country.
Election results dashboard update furore
The Independent Electoral Commission found itself trending on X last night. But it says there should be no reason for anger or panic. Allegations that the elections have been manipulated were rife on the social media platform, after people noticed that national numbers suddenly doubled for some parties, including the…
#FirstThingsFirst - Can a racist reform?
A petition has been established to urge the South African Parliament to reconsider the membership of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Renaldo Gouws, following the resurfacing of videos created in 2008 and 2009 showing racially charged comments by Gouws who is now a DA Member of Parliament (MP). Is it fair…
#SingItBack - 14 June 2024
Today's theme is songs about father's or fatherhood…
Business Update - Media 24 to shut down some if its newspapers
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Media 24’s plans to close several of its newspaper publications. They also spoke about Mr Price’s glorious financial results, owing to its diversification strategy.
Open Line - Sizwe’s GIMBA diaries, Kaya 959 playlist, alternative to IEC and more
The Open Line this morning opened with TV producer Tim Horwood, as well as Journalist and Radio Presenter Gugu Mhlungu confirming what Glen Lewis, Skhumba and Kgomotso Meso said on their show #Drive959 yesterday about Sizwe Dhlomo being a GIMBA (someone who eats a lot). Other topics covered included the…
#FirstThingsFirst - A new dawn in politics?
There were two political press briefings yesterday. One was held by ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, and the other by EFF leader, Julius Malema. They both behaved differently from how they have acted before. There was an air of maturity, respect, and humility in their demeanour, with the latter even…