Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Do Your Favourite Celebrities Endorsing Political Parties Sway Your Vote?
A viral TikTok sensation named Skomota has been photographed campaigning for the ANC Youth league in the Peter Mokaba region, sparking an assortment of commentary on social media. This is obviously one of ANC’s strategies to retain its dwindling support base among the younger demographics. The team discussed whether political…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artists of SADC (Southern African Development Community) descent who made it big in SA
Business Update - Ellis Seeks Business Rescue
On Business Update, Nastassia Arendse spoke with Kgomotso Meso about electronics company Ellis seeking business rescue. They also touched on Nedbank’s expectations of the continuation of policy uncertainty ahead of the elections.
Dispelling Misinformation Ahead Of Elections
The IEC says registrations for the upcoming elections have surpassed the 27 million mark - for the first time since the dawn of democracy. With another voter registration coming up this weekend, Kgomotso Meso invited Nomshado Lubisi-Nkosinkulu, Media Monitoring Africa Communications Manager, to share insights on the impact of disinformation…
#FirstThingFirst - Cele And Lamola Make Appearance At Groblersdal Court
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele said adequate deployment of law enforcement agents has been made, ahead of the court appearance of one of the demonstrators who was arrested during skirmishes at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court. He was joined at court by Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola. The team held vastly…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Grammy Nominees - 2024
Business Update - WeBuyCars Plans To List On The JSE
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Transaction Capital considering listing of WeBuyCars as part of restructuring. They also reflected on the performances of Shoprite and Checkers Sixty60, with the former’s December sales having increased by 16% and the latter growing by 60% leaving the market.
Elon Musk's Neuralink Company Implants Brain Chip In First Human
Elon Musk has announced the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well. Sizwe Dhlomo invited Editor of MyBroadband, Jan Vermeulen, to help make sense of this medical technology breakthrough.
#FirstThingFirst - Bafana Bafana Stun The Atlas Lions Out Of AFCON
South Africa knocked out Africa’s number one ranked Morocco to advance to the quarterfinals of this year’s AFCON. Bafana Bafana stunned their North African rivals in a 2-0 defeat to record one of their most impressive wins at AFCON. The team celebrated this feat and asked if Bafana Bafana has…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is artist who use their initials as part of their stage name.
Business Update - Cash Crusaders Faces Tough Competition
On Business Day, Gugulethu Mfuphi broke down with Sizwe Dhlomo how Crash Crusaders and other franchise business model works, and shared how they face some tough competition and frustrations from a few of their own members. They also spoke about struggling steel producer Arcelor Mittal’s warning of weaker profits and…
NSFAS Huge Debt Crippling Universities' Programmes
Unpaid fees by student funding scheme NSFAS have forced some universities to delay maintenance, halt refurbishment of residences and reprioritise research projects ahead of the start of the new academic year. Several universities have detailed to Sowetan how escalating debt by NSFAS is directly impacting on their operations, quality of…
#FirstThingFirst - Jacob Zuma Has Put ANC Is A Precarious Position
The full complement of the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) unanimously agreed to suspend former President Jacob Zuma's ANC membership. This comes after he announced that he would not be campaigning for the party, but rather doing so for a newly formed UmKhonto WeSizwe party. The team shared their views…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs turning 20 years in 2024
Business Update - More Industries Raise Concerns Around Delays At Cape Town Container Terminal
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about concerns raised by more industries around the delays at the Cape Town Container Terminal. They also touched on expectations on the oil price, U.S. economic data and company earnings.
Are We Too Trusting With Our Belongings As Society?
Durban businessman Martin Stander is convinced his vehicle was used as an Uber while it was in the possession of Aryans ParkAndSmile, a park-and-fly long-term parking service. Stander used the service through online booking agent ParkVia while on a trip to Cape Town from 3 to 8 January. Sizwe Dhlomo…
#FirstThingFirst - DA’s Racist Remarks Towards Gauteng Crime Wardens
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen criticised Panyaza Lesufi's solution for rampant crime in Gauteng and used Pep stores to make his point, at a DA rally this past weekend. Moreover, he referred to the crime wardens as drunkards from the shebeens. The team discussed the racial undertones in Steenhuisen’s utterances…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about partying (It’s payday weekend!
Business Update - Netflix Shows Resilient Subscriber Growth
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi and Sizwe Dhlomo spoke about Richards Bay Coal Terminal seeing coal export volumes at 30-year-low. They also touched on global streaming platform Netflix showing resilience in subscriber growth.
Implications Of Using “Fake” Diesel
Filling stations across all nine provinces have been found taking motorists and the government for a ride by dispensing fake diesel. Sizwe Dhlomo was joined by Spokesperson of Automobile Association of South Africa, Layton Beard, to share insights on the corrosiveness of fake fuel; how fuel prices are determined; as…