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Kaya Biz
At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.
Episodes
- Kaya Biz
BofAs’ Tatonga Rusike on SARB’s Next Move
With the July MPC meeting looming, Bank of America economist Tatonga Rusike unpacks South Africa’s inflation trajectory, rising expectations, and the tight…
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Ford’s Neale Hill: Why 2026 Is a Make‑or‑Break Year for SA Auto
South Africa’s automotive sector is entering a defining six‑month stretch — one that Ford Africa President Neale Hill says will determine whether the industry…
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Moving South Africa forward: Skill, Leadership & Innovation in the transport economy
Transport Economy: Maphefo Anno-Frempong discussed how skills development, innovation and leadership are preparing South Africa's transport sector for future…
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Lightstone Property release: Profile of young buyers change but numbers fall
Property Market: Hayley Ivins-Downes unpacked why fewer young South Africans are buying homes and explored the affordability challenges and changing trends…
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Opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade
Top Story: Advocate Mtho Xulu discussed the launch of the Namibia–South Africa Business Council and how it aims to strengthen regional trade, investment and…
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Between Hype and Fear: AI, War & the Hidden Risks in Global Markets
Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Investments unpacks the global economy’s “crosscurrents of war and technology.” From oil price shocks to trillion‑dollar AI…
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Justice for Business — Faster, Fairer Company Dispute Resolution
Judge Dennis Davis breaks down the Companies Tribunal’s newly extended jurisdiction to arbitrate company disputes. Learn how businesses can resolve governance…
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South Africa’s Farm Economy at a Turning Point
Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo unpacks the real state of South Africa’s agricultural economy: record grain and oilseed output, strong fruit exports…
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Same Dreams, Different Reality: Inside the 2026 Youth Barometer
South Africa’s youth still want financial independence, homeownership, stability and long‑term security — but the path is tougher. Standard Bank’s Tshiamo…
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The State of South Africa’s Internet: Service Failures, Billing Pain & the AI Fix
DataEQ analysed more than 79,000 customer complaints across Facebook, X and Hellopeter — and the results are stark: every ISP in South Africa recorded negative…
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Africa’s Blockchain Moment: Innovation Rising, Investment Lagging
Africa is producing more blockchain innovation than ever — but attracting less investment. In this panel discussion, Absa’s Rob Downes explains why Africa may…
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Old Mutual Nears R100 Billion in Claims: What 2025 Reveals About SA’s Health
Old Mutual shares insights from its latest claims data: R14.6 billion paid out in 2025, a 94% payout ratio, and a near‑R100 billion milestone since 2002…
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South Africa Tops Global Thrive Index: Why Mid‑Market Firms Are Thriving
Moore Infinity’s Danie Dörfling explains why South Africa recorded the highest Thrive Index score globally — 47.6 — outperforming 16 other economies. Despite…
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The Chocolate Crunch: Why SA Is Eating Less but Paying More
Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks South Africa’s chocolate economy. Consumption has dropped from 50% to 44% weekly, yet chocolate remains a national favourite…
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Mid‑Year Money Check‑In: How Insurance Strengthens Financial Resilience
MiWay’s Sherry Sibeko joins Kaya Biz to unpack why June is the ideal moment for households to reassess their insurance cover. She explains how small policy…
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The Insurance Risks Reshaping 2026 — Weather, Motor, Cyber & Claims Inflation
PSG Insure CEO Cedric Masondo breaks down the top insurance risks shaping 2026 — from rising catastrophe losses and higher vehicle write‑offs to claims…
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Shell’s Downstream Divestment: Jobs, Brand & Market Impact
Shell will sell its equity interest in Shell Downstream South Africa to ADNOC Distribution, with completion expected in 2027. Country Chair Aluwani Museisi…
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How Crime Is Reshaping Road Safety in South Africa
New SATC research shows South Africa’s national roads are becoming crime corridors, with hotspots for hijackings, smash‑and‑grabs, shootings and…
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SME Confidence Cracks Under Rising Cost Pressures
Fuel price increases, global uncertainty and rising operating costs are pushing SMEs into survival mode. Jeremy Lang from Business Partners Limited discusses…
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South African Economic Activity Weakens Again in June
The PayInc Economic Index fell another 0.9% in June, reaching its lowest level since November. Independent Economist Elize Kruger explains how inflation, fuel…
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Franchising Under Scrutiny: The R1 Trillion Market Faces a Reset
Caroline Bergmann, Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons, breaks down the Competition Commission’s Franchise Market Inquiry — a structural intervention into one…
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AI Boom, Digital Bust: Why Millions Are Locked Out of SA’s Future
ICB's Barbara Cawcutt explains South Africa’s AI paradox: world‑leading adoption but deep digital exclusion. With only 16% computer ownership, low digital…
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GDP Up, Consumers Down: SA’s Growth Disconnect Explained
Ricardo Smith, CIO at Absa Investments, unpacks South Africa’s sixth straight quarter of GDP growth — and why households aren’t feeling it. We explore flat…
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Durban July’s Billion‑Rand Comeback: Racing’s Revival Story
Hollywoodbets’ Devin Heffer takes us inside the extraordinary revival of South African horse racing. The Hollywoodbets Durban July is now edging toward a R1…
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600 000 in Sight: SA’s Automotive Comeback Explained
NADA Chairperson Brandon Cohen unpacks South Africa’s remarkable new‑vehicle market performance. We explore why consumers are returning to trusted brands, how…
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South Africa’s Mid‑2026 Outlook: Oil, Rand & Resilience
PwC Chief Economist Lullu Krugel unpacks South Africa’s slowing but still‑intact recovery as the country enters H2 2026. We explore the cost‑push shock from…
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Manufacturing Slips: June Absa PMI Signals Q2 Strain
Absa Economist Sello Sekele unpacks June’s PMI decline from 50.8 to 47.3, the impact of easing Middle East tensions on fuel prices, the sharp drop in…
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Tax Season Scams: AI Fraud, WhatsApp Spoofing & Digital Red Flags
Cybercriminals are exploiting tax‑season anxiety with AI‑generated phishing emails, cloned SARS websites, WhatsApp spoofing and payroll‑related scams. Lucas…
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Tax Season 2026: Must-Knows with Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu
SARS Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu unpacks the 2026 Filing Season, from the phased rollout and enhanced risk engine to the rise of auto‑assessments. He…
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The Second Bond: The Hidden Costs Homebuyers Miss
Jonathan Kohler exposes the “second bond” — the monthly bill homeowners face before paying their actual home loan. From R4,000–R7,000 in Johannesburg and Cape…
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SA New Vehicle Sales post strongest June result since 2007
South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a standout June performance despite inflation, fuel price spikes and weaker consumer confidence. Dr Paulina…
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Migration Reality Check: The Data Reshaping South African Business
South Africa faces three simultaneous migration forces: regional labour inflows, skilled emigration, and massive internal movement toward urban edges. Andrew…
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Protests, Politics & State Capacity: What Today’s Unrest Signals
Anti‑immigration protests highlight deep governance failures, rising public frustration and the erosion of state authority. Professor William Gumede unpacks…
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One Labour Market, Three Data Sets: The Real Story Behind Jobs
GDP shows modest growth, QES shows formal job trends, and the QLFS reveals household‑level pressure. Together, they paint a complex picture of South Africa’s…
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SA TAX SEASON 2026 KICKS OFF: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
South Africa’s tax season opens with new rules, new risks and widespread misconceptions. From two‑pot withdrawals taxed at marginal rates to multiple IRP5s…
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How Middle East Shocks Hit Africa’s Politics & Economy
The Middle East ceasefire may hold — or unravel. Either way, Africa is already feeling the tremors. Political analyst Jervin Naidoo maps how geopolitical…
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Mine 2026: The New Battleground for Global Mining
PwC’s Mine 2026 report shows miners posting record profits — yet facing unprecedented structural pressures. Energy Utilities and Resource Assurance Partner…
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R316 Million for Impact: How E Squared Is Rewiring Entrepreneurship
E Squared’s 2025 Impact Report showcases a powerful model of patient capital, responsible entrepreneurship and transformation-driven investing. CEO Gladwyn…
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Inside Siyakhokha: How Ekurhuleni Is Modernising Municipal Payments
Ekurhuleni’s finances — and its ability to deliver reliable services — depend on a strong partnership with residents. MMC for Finance Alderman Jongizizwe…
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Meet the Kaya Youth: Ambitious, Connected and Climbing the Wealth Ladder
BrandMapp’s latest data reveals a youth audience unlike any other in South Africa — ambitious, financially upward‑moving, news‑engaged and career‑focused…
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African Bank sees R624mn half-year loss, Capital ratio 25.8% keeps ops standing
African Bank has entered a new chapter shifting from years of acquisitive expansion to a disciplined phase of consolidation. Interim Group CEO Zweli Manyathi…
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The Real State of SA’s Retirement Health
South Africa’s most referenced retirement study reveals a widening gap between when people believe they should start planning and when they actually do. CEO of…
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Building a Business in the Taxi Economy: The Auto Konek Story
Auto Konek founder Siphiwe Dlamini shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted service provider in the taxi and commercial…
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Construction at a Turning Point: What the ACI Reveals About SA’s Economy
Economist Dr Roelof Botha unpacks the latest Afrimat Construction Index, which shows a marginal 0.3% year‑on‑year rise — but with deeper signals of…
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Gautrain at 16: Inside SA’s Most Successful Transport PPP
Gautrain Management Agency CEO Tshepo Kgobe joins us in studio to reflect on 16 years of the rapid rail system that has carried more than 216 million…
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SA’s Car Market in Digital: Prices, Choices & Value
Cars.co.za’s Alan Quinn unpacks the digital trends shaping South Africa’s car market — from value migration and tax‑driven pricing distortions to the rise of…
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Building South Africa’s Auto Technician of the Future
Ford’s Kevin Heunis discusses the growing shortage of critical technical skills, the need for vocational pathways, and how programmes like Ford’s…
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Millennials & Gen Z Rewrite SA’s Vehicle Market
Absa’s Fulufhelo Mandane reveals new data showing a surge in new‑car purchases among young South Africans, despite affordability pressures. We explore shifting…
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SA Car Buyers Pull Back as Confidence Crashes
Wesbank Economist Thanda Sithole unpacks the sharp fall in consumer confidence, the impact of soaring fuel prices, and how these pressures are reshaping South…
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Funding the SMME Hustle: Traditional Meets Alternative Finance
Old Mutual’s Ndumiso Zulu and Lula’s Clinton Thomas unpack the real funding landscape for South African SMEs — from cash‑flow pressure to investment readiness…
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SMME Playbook: Founder’s Mindset with Lesetja Dikgale
Michanic founder Lesetja Dikgale shares how a simple moment of frustration with a delayed car repair sparked a national mobile‑mechanic platform. He unpacks…
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The Future Founder: How Ai & Innovation Is Shaping Start Ups
Gift Lubele closes the SMME Playbook with a forward‑looking conversation on tech‑enabled entrepreneurship. From building Green Riders and MyWaste to leading AI…
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SANEDI on Key AEF Takeaways critical for South Africa's Energy Future
Prof. Sampson Mamphweli, the Head of the Energy Secretariat at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), joins us for his view on South…
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Africa’s Power Market Is Learning to Share: AEF 2026 Highlights
From Uganda’s first independent transmission project to South Africa’s R440bn grid expansion plan, AEF 2026 showcased a continent shifting toward…
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Pivot Point: BrightRock at 15 and CEO Stevens on Leading the Next Chapter
BrightRock celebrates 15 years of disrupting the life insurance industry with its needs‑matched model. CEO Suzanne Stevens reflects on her leadership journey…
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Inside Your Pocket: Youth Money Matters and Why Waiting Costs More Than You Think
Youth Month shines a spotlight on the financial pressures facing young South Africans. Investec's Johan Loubser explores how unemployment, decision fatigue and…
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Lower Oil, Same Bottlenecks: The Iran Deal’s Real Impact on African Supply Chains
The US–Iran peace agreement has eased oil prices and reopened the Strait of Hormuz — but global shipping remains far from normal. Dr Ernst van Biljon from IMM…
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The R49bn Consumer Drain: How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Retail
South Africa’s retail recovery is being quietly undermined by a surge in online and sports betting. Anchor Capital's Stephan Erasmus unpacks the sixfold rise…
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Ekasinomics: Young Creatives in SA’s Interior Design Sector
Urban Blend Interiors founder Bulelwa Jordan‑Tati joins Ekasinomics to discuss the business of interior design, the rise of young creative entrepreneurs, and…
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Vukile Delivers Strong FY26 Growth and Expands in Europe
Vukile Property Fund posted a robust FY26 performance, with 9.3% growth in FFO and dividends, strong retail metrics in South Africa, and accelerated expansion…