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Today's theme is Summer Songs as we kick off our #SummaFlava campaign
#BusinessUpdate - Gambling To Rise As Consumers Feel Financial Strain
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo how gambling in South Africa is set to be on the rise as consumers continue to feel financial strain. She also shared details on how entrepreneurs could stand s chance to be part of Standard Bank’s ESD program.
“Alarm over state of master’s office”
The office of the master of the high court is in such disarray that the Law Society of SA has pleaded with parliament to intervene after appeals to the justice ministry were ignored, according to today’s Business Day frontpage story. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights…
#FirstThingsFirst - The Heritage Of Springboks Sparks Debate
The Springboks’ World Cup semi-final victory this past weekend has created euphoria, showing what realising the rainbow nation could be. However, it has also raised a question around the history of the national rugby team. The team had a spirited discussion about this, with listeners sharing equally inspired views about…
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Today's theme is Kaya 959 Top 30 Number 1's – The Top 30, presented by DJ Keyez, moves to a new slot between 09:00 and 12:00 from tomorrow
Business Update - T-Bose And Phemelo Motene To Moderate eKasinomics
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss SARS warning regarding costs of loadshedding to South Africa’s economy. They also revealed some of the speakers for the eKasinomics summit taking place next week, with details on how to secure tickets.
Gcaleka Has A Tall Order As New Public Protector
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has been recommended for appointment as the new Public Protector, after the National Assembly voted on Thursday. Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on this development, and noting how Gcaleka can navigate this position considering how politicised the office of the Public Protector has…
#FirstThingsFirst - Lupita Nyong’o And Sal Masekela Split
Lupita Nyong’o and Sal Masekela have broken up, according to the statement the actress published on her Instagram account some hours ago. Some tabloid blogs shared photos of her with her new man, fellow actor Joshua Jackson. The team shared their thoughts on whether she should have published the statement,…
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Today's theme is Classic Crossover Songs
Business Update - R170 000 Offered To A Business In Need Of Support At eKasinomics Summit
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi had a discussion with Sizwe Dhlomo about Pick ‘n Pay reporting an inter loss for the first time, citing an increase in costs. They also spoke about Stephan van Coller stepping down as CEO of EOH. In addition, the share details on the R170 000…
Do South African gun laws need reform?
Transnet has suspended one of its employees after he was implicated in an incident involving a gun at a nightclub venue outside Johannesburg recently. It is understood that the man, who works in Transnet’s procurement division, pulled out a weapon at a popular spot in Midrand. Manager at Guns &…
#FirstThingsFirst - Marks of intelligent leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, to discuss a possible resolution for the Israel and Palestine conflict. The latter is reported to have a very high IQ and this inspired a discussion around intelligent leaders. The team and listeners shared who they consider smart…
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Today's theme is gospel songs you will hear On Get Ready With Mablerh (weekdays 5am-6am)
Business Update - Get Tickets For Kaya Biz eKasinomics Summit
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about Amazon finally launching in South Africa next year. She also gave an overview of the Kaya Biz eKasinomics summit taking place on 25 October, in partnership with Standard Bank.
Malema Calls For A Boycott Against Banks
Owing to high interest rates, EFF leader Julius Malema has suggested that we should “have two days of not banking against all banks in South Africa to show them the people’s power”. The team discussed this story, posing the questions, would you heed Malema’s call; do you feel a boycott…
#FirstThingsFirst - SAJBD calls for Pandor’s sacking following Hamas call.
Diplomats from Western and several Middle East countries in SA were aghast on Tuesday after the Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed Minister Naledi Pandor's conversation with Hamas, to express what she said was only humanitarian support. The SA Jewish Board of Deputies said Pandor's engagement with Hamas had…
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Today's theme is musicians who sold their song catalogs
Business Update - African Bank Concludes Deal With A Division Of SASFIN Bank
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about African Bank concluding its latest deal with a division of Sasfin Bank. They also shared context on Nigeria’s 18-year high inflation figures.
Most Popular Computer Programming Languages
TIOBE has published its latest Programming Community Index, which ranks the most popular programming languages based on data from the Internet. Editor of My Broad Band, Jan Vermeulen, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to break down what this means in the age of AI. They also touched on how easy it has…
#FirstThingsFirst - Will the EFF and Busisiwe Mkhwebane “marriage” last?
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as its new member. The team reflected on Mkhwebane’s interview with Phemelo Motene regarding this move on Point of View last night, and discussed whether this is a legitimate pairing. Also looking at a similar move by EFF…