Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo
Siz the World with Sizwe Dhlomo on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack - 24 January 2025
Today's theme is Artists from Entertainment Dynasties
Business Update - Interventions to save Arcelor Mittal made
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to provide an update on Arcelor Mittal, with news of interventions made to save the steel producer. They also spoke about the latest on Cashbuild's operations.
#OpenLine - AmaPanyaza, Donald Trump, school hazing, and more
On today's #OpenLine, the team and listeners discussed the culture of school hazing; Donald Trump recognizing only two genders; juries for company awards; role of AmaPanyaza; parking at public clinics, amongst others.
#FirstThingsFirst - Furore over AI-generated MLK Jnr photo with Sexxy Red
Rapper Sexyy Red has apologised and said she didn't mean to disrespect Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The civil rights activist's annual holiday was celebrated on Monday, and the "SkeeYee" rapper, 26, marked the occasion by taking to X and posting an AI-generated photo of herself and Dr…
#SingItBack - 23 September 2025
Today's theme is songs with “Lady” in the Title.
Business Update - Consumers still rely on credit, according to Mr Price
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to discuss Nigeria offering telecommunications organizations in its market a 50% tariff increase. They also spoke about Mr Price showing that consumers still rely on credit to make purchases.
Lack of resources for the police to police
The Citizen reports on its front-page story this morning that police officers in Tshwane say vehicle shortages mean they cannot fulfil all their duties, both at station level and in crucial detective units. They continue to state that private security experts predict it will kill morale and see crime increase…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is the ANC's step aside rule applied fairly?
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has added its voice to the growing chorus calling for the immediate suspension of Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The party’s demand comes amidst allegations of tender corruption during Ntshavheni’s tenure as Municipal Manager of Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality. The team deliberated on the…
#SingItBack - 22January 2025
Today's theme is songs with the word "Tonight"
Business Update - Banks issue warning on increased scams
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about banks issuing a warning of increased scams in South Africa. They also reflected on the growth of Netflix subscriber numbers, which is now more than 300 million.
Foreigners owning land in SA
Independent Political Analyst and CA (SA) Khaya Sithole joined Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka to speak about the economics of foreigners owning land in South Africa and everywhere else. Listeners also shared their views about foreigners flocking into South Africa to buy land or property.
#FirstThingsFirst - To Maths Lit or not?
Western Cape received the highest passes in Maths but only 25% of pupils wrote the subject as matrics opt for Maths Literacy. The team discussed the differences between pure Maths and Maths Literacy, as well as the reason for the introduction of the latter. They pondered, although doing Maths Literacy…
#SingItBack - 21 January 2025
Today's theme is Billboard's Best Pop Songs of All Time
Business Update - Bitcoin price surges as Trump heads back to the White House
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflect on Donald Trump's inauguration, zooming into Bitcoin price surging as he heads back to the White House. They also spoke about the 10% decrease of champagne shipments from France in 2024.
Relationship between humans and animals
A TikToker is facing charges after a viral video showed him force-feeding beer to a fish. The NSPCA condemned the act and is pressing animal cruelty charges. The team discussed different cultures and how they view animals. They asked listeners if the consequences the TikToker is facing are too stringent…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is Ndlozi's silence golden?
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, during a media briefing yesterday, expressed an interest in poaching former EFF MP and founding spokesperson Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. “There’s nothing wrong with the ANC or anyone talking to Mbuyiseni. I don’t know if he has left the EFF but [he has left] parliament. If he…
#SingItBack - 20 January 2025
Today's theme is songs with the word move in the title
Business Update - Closure of Media 24 publications to be challenged in court
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to speak about Media 24's decision to close several newspaper publications (Rapport, Citizen, Beeld and Daily Sun) being challenged at the Constitutional Court. She also provided an update on the Tik Tok ban in the U.S.
Protecting teachers from school violence
The #SizTheWorld team had a sobering discussion about school violence, pinning it down to the protection of teachers from violent school goers. Moreover, they spoke about ways of extending discipline of children from the household to the school.
#FirstThingsFirst - Is ANC opening a can of worms by configurating Gauteng and KZN PECs?
Following its two-day National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting over the weekend, the African National Congress (ANC) says it will reconfigure its provincial executive committees in Gauteng and KZN within the parameters of its constitution. The team questioned what this "configuration" entails, inviting listeners to share their thoughts on what this…