Katlego Sekhu
Here’s a recap of the top stories and in-depth discussions you might have missed on Siz The World this week. From Zizi Kodwa’s resignation to the Sun City prison raid and South Africans turning to selling second-hand clothing to earn a living, here are the highlights:
Zizi Kodwa resignation
Former sports, arts, and culture minister Zizi Kodwa, who has been accused of corruption, has resigned from his position as an ANC member of the National Assembly. Were you surprised by this news? Is this the end of his political career, or will he make a comeback like Malusi Gigaba once things have calmed down? These were some of the questions that were posed by the Siz The World team to the Kaya listener.
Open Line: Honouring the late Bob Mabena
Today on the #OpenLine, the team honoured Bob Mabena on what would have been his 55th birthday. They discussed topics such as former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, the relevance of the EFF, the signing of the Climate Change Bill, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and much more.
Second-hand clothing or thrifting, is it your thing?
With the rising cost of clothing, many South Africans are now turning to the second-hand market to shop and make some extra cash by selling old garments
Sizwe Dhlomo shared a story about his sisters making money through “thrifting”. Sol Phenduka, Mpho Maboi, and listeners also discuss their experiences with shopping for second-hand clothes.
Sun City raid just a PR stunt?
Officials from Correctional Services recently conducted a raid at Johannesburg Prison, also known as Sun City, where they seized a variety of contraband and unwanted items. The team, accompanied by members of the South African Police Services, found cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, PlayStation consoles, and dagga during the operation.
While the team emphasised the importance of these raids, they also raised some questions. Are these raids being conducted for the right reasons, or are they simply meant to make a statement? Are they truly effective and sustainable in the long run? And most importantly, are they helping to rebuild trust with the correctional services and police?
Bus driver makes boy walk 50kms from school
The mother of an 11-year-old schoolboy who walked about 50 kilometres from Simon’s Town to Khayelitsha after losing his bus ticket says her family is still reeling from the ordeal.
Lifalethu Mbasana, who attends Simon’s Town Primary School, was left stranded in the area on Monday when he wasn’t allowed on his bus without a ticket.
The team discussed this story, focusing on the bus driver’s lack of cognitive ability to handle the situation properly. They then asked listeners, “If you were the parents, how would you want this driver to be dealt with?”
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