Sizwe Dhlomo response to the following listeners questions.

• Is it possible that Nandipha Magudumana could have figured that there was no point of return in her escapades with Thabo Bester?

• What to make of Mzwandile Mbeje's interview with Cyril Ramaphosa last night

• What to inspired Sizwe Dhlomo's the decision never to touch alcohol in his life?

• Latest update on the Chronicles of Paul and his ex-girlfriend.

• What to make of the new E-hailing regulations giving drivers given 180 days to comply with the new rules.

• Does childhood excitement of looking forward to the events of the next day ever go away? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of Quentin Tarantino vow to his mom to never see a dime of his success, this after his mom told him that his dream of becoming a screen writer was a waste of time back when he was still at school. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

This week’s What to Warch feature is packed with everything from nostalgia to nail-biters. Our Entertainment Contributor, Leroy Marc joins Phemelo to break down the new releases: The Long Walk Movie brings depth, Rabbit Trap delivers psychological thrills, and Spinal Tap returns to the big screen for fans of cult comedy. Plus, streaming picks and what not to waste your time on. Kayafm

It’s World Water Monitoring Day, and we’re tuning into the rhythm of rain. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal joins Phemelo for a lyrical deep dive into songs that celebrate, water. From TLC’s Water Falls to Juluka’s December African Rain. Kayafm

The African Union’s new convention on ending violence against women and girls is being hailed as a landmark moment - but experts are urging caution. While the adoption of the AUCEVAWG this February is historic, legal experts warn that loopholes and weak enforcement mechanisms could undermine the fight against gender-based violence across the continent. Phemelo is joined by Dr Ruth Nekura from the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa to unpack what’s missing - and what’s still at stake. Kayafm

The killing of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has rocked an already divided America. This isn’t just another political flashpoint - it could be a turning point, and not a hopeful one. With the U.S. caught in a cycle of violence, vengeance, and vitriol, many wonder if the country can step back from the brink. History suggests otherwise. Phemelo speaks to Nic Dawes, Executive Director at the City, for a sobering look at what Kirk’s assassination means - and why the U.S. might be entering even more dangerous territory. Kayafm

Was a high-level police task team shut down to protect political killers? That’s the explosive claim from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who testified this week at the Madlanga Commission. Mkhwanazi revealed that after the team made breakthrough arrests in Gauteng, tying the murder of whistleblower Arman Swart to a broader criminal network - he received an unexpected letter disbanding the unit. He says the move came just as the team was zeroing in on key underworld figures. Was this political interference at the highest level? Phemelo gets the full picture from Kaya News Reporter Karinda Jagmohan. Kayafm

GUEST - Lané Klopper - Consumer Panel Services Lead at NIQ South Africa

NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the Retail Nation analysis for the first half of 2025, showing healthy increases in retail sales value and volume. South African consumers spent just over R324.4 billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) through traditional and modern trade channels during the first six months of the year. This represents year-over-year value growth of 7.4%, with unit sales also increasing by 7.2%. Kaya FM

GUEST - David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser at Sanlam Trust

Sixty-six percent of South Africans do not have wills, and this shortfall cuts across ages, income levels, and demographic groups.

This is according to Sanlam Legacy’s 2025 Survey on South Africans and Wills, which found that although most people recognise the importance of estate planning, far fewer act on that knowledge. Kaya FM

GUEST – Andrew Levy, labour economist

South Africa is seeing a wave of job cuts by major companies from mining to manufacturing. But what do these retrenchments reveal about the true state of the economy?. Are we facing a structural problem in the labour market, or is this part of a global trend of companies tightening belts? Kaya FM