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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
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Premier Delivers Record Profit After Landmark RFG Acquisition
Premier Group CEO Kobus Gertenbach unpacks a transformational year for the company, marked by strong revenue and EBITDA growth, the R6.5bn acquisition of RFG…
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Inside Your Business: Turning a Struggling Business Around
In this Youth Month edition of Inside Your Business, we spotlight 29‑year‑old Lerato Gumede, who transformed Impact Branding from a loss‑making operation into…
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SA Inflation Rises to 4.5%: What It Means for Consumers
South Africa’s inflation edged up to 4.5% in May, driven by fuel and housing costs. Nedbank economist Isaac Matshego unpacks the numbers, the pressure points…
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Tech & Innovation: The Youth-led Ai Startup Transforming Consumer Insight
South Africa’s youth economy is bursting with innovation — and few stories capture that energy better than that of Kamogelo Selepe. At just 22, she built an AI…
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Careers Corner: Fixing Youth Unemployment by Starting at Age Four
With youth unemployment at 61%, Afrika Tikkun argues that South Africa is intervening far too late. Afrika Tikkun’s Marc Lubner explains why the…
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Construction Confidence Slumps as Costs Surge
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index drops to 38 as rising internal costs, Middle East conflict pressures, and project postponements hit the sector hard. FNB…
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SA Manufacturing Confidence Climbs Despite Cost Shock
The Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows confidence rising even as business conditions deteriorate sharply. Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for…
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Wealth Creation: What SA Women Get Right About Money
The inaugural Franc Wealth Index reveals a surprising truth: South African women outperform men financially — not because they earn more, but because they…
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Black Ownership on the JSE, BMF Report Findings
A groundbreaking new report reveals that actual black ownership in the JSE Top 60 sits at just R255 billion—far below public perception. Monde Ndlovu, Managing…
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Inside Alexforbes FY26: Strong Cash, Strong Capital, Strong Growth
Alexforbes delivered a resilient FY26 performance, with AuM and administration up 22% to R733 billion, a steady dividend, and 91% of revenue anchored in South…
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Pets as Family: Inside SA’s R10.4bn Pet Economy Boom
South Africa’s pet sector is booming — now worth R10.4bn and growing at nearly 16%. Trade Intelligence’s Andrea Slabber and Petshop Science’s Trevor Paxton…
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IP as a Business Asset: Protect, Commercialise and Enforce
Intellectual property is no longer a legal afterthought — it’s a commercial asset. RNMS Inc. founder Rachel Sikwane explains how trademarks, copyright, patents…
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SPAR’s New Leadership on Stabilizing the Business as HEPS Falls 53.9%
SPAR Group CEO Reeza Isaacs discusses the retailer’s interim results, with revenue up 3.6% but operating profit down sharply due to KZN distribution…
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South Africans Pivot to PHEVs: What a 430% Surge Means for the Market
Cars.co.za Chief Product & Innovation Officer Alan Quinn unpacks the dramatic 430% year‑on‑year surge in plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) sales in Q1 2026. He explains…
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Mortality Down 5.6%: Discovery Health’s Decade of Better Outcomes
Discovery Health CEO Dr. Ron Whelan unpacks the new HealthTrend26 Report, drawing on over 60 million life‑years of data. He explains how earlier diagnosis…
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SA Economic Activity Slumps as Costs Bite – May PayInc Index Explained
Independent economist Elize Kruger breaks down the sharp 2.1% month-on-month drop in the PayInc Economic Index—the lowest reading since November. She unpacks…
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Eskom Launches New Plan to Scale Green Energy
Eskom unveils a new strategy aimed at accelerating utility‑scale renewable energy solutions. Group Executive for Renewables, Rivoningo Mnisi, outlines what…
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R12.6bn in Claims: What Liberty’s Data Reveals About SA’s Health
Liberty’s 2025 claim stats show cancer dominating claims, disability payouts rising nearly 20%, and a worrying increase in young adult deaths. Tom Crotty…
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SA’s Credit Stress Deepens as Arrears Hit 35%
South Africa’s credit health continues to deteriorate: 56 million open loans, 35% in arrears, and overdue balances up 13.9% year‑on‑year. Andrew Fulton from…
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SA GDP Grows 0.5%: What’s Driving the Economy?
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5% in Q1 2026, marking a second consecutive quarter of modest growth. Dr. Bokang Vumbukani‑Lepolesa from Stats SA breaks…
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Araxi’s mixed year in 2026 targets software margin gains.
Araxi Limited—formerly Capital Appreciation—reported a mixed set of results for the year ended 31 March 2026. While revenue and headline earnings declined, the…
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South Africa’s Youth Are Driving Earned-Wage Access
New Youth Month data shows that over half of Paymenow’s earned‑wage access activity comes from South Africans under 35. Paymenow's Denise Neethling explains…
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Omnia FY26 Operating Profit Up 28% on Mining & Agri Recovery
Omnia’s FY26 results show strong momentum across mining, agriculture, and chemicals, with operating profit up 28% and margins rising to 9%. CEO Seelan…
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Buy-Now-Pay-Later Is Reshaping SA’s Credit Ecosystem
Buy Now Pay Later is no longer niche — it’s a gateway to financial inclusion. Dean Hyde from PayJustNow unpacks new research showing that 37% of BNPL users are…
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PPC Unlocks Giant Turnaround as FY26 Margins Break 20%
PPC has delivered its second consecutive year of turnaround gains, with EBITDA up 31% and margins breaking above 20%. CEO Matias Cardarelli unpacks the drivers…
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Jetour T2 Makes History: How a Newcomer Won SA Car of the Year
For the first time in 40 years, a Chinese brand has taken South Africa’s top automotive honour. The Jetour T2 beat 55 contenders to win Car of the Year 2026…
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Retail Rebound: NIQ Unpacks SA’s Surprising Q1 Consumer Surge
South Africans spent R173.6 billion on FMCG goods in Q1 — with volumes up 9.1%. Snacks, beverages and tobacco surged, while baby food and care declined. NIQ’s…
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Canal+ Lists on the JSE: What It Signals for SA’s Capital Markets
JSE Capital Markets Chief Helina Andhee breaks down the significance of Canal+’s new listing and what it reveals about South Africa’s evolving listings…
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Beyond the Rate Hike: Fuel Shocks, Credit Stress & SA’s Financial Fragility
TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik analyzes how rising rates, fuel spikes, and deepening credit stress are reshaping household finances. We unpack a 14% collapse…
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Can BRICS Absorb SA’s Confidence Shock? Advocate Xulu on Trade
BRICS Business Council’s Advocate Mtho Xulu joins us to discuss South Africa’s widening BRICS trade deficit, the urgent need to shift from raw exports to…
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Business Confidence Falls to 39: What’s Behind SA’s Sentiment Slide?
RMB macroeconomist Keabetswe Mojapelo unpacks the sharp drop in the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index as oil shocks, rate-hike fears, and global tensions weigh…
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4Sight CEO on Why Intelligent Automation Is Now Essential
4Sight Holdings is at the forefront of AI‑powered enterprise transformation, with FY26 revenue up 16.3%. CEO Tertius Zitzke unpacks the rise of intelligent…
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Rate Hike Tests SA Property Market Resilience
After months of improving sentiment, the latest rate hike raises questions about affordability and market momentum. CEO Herschel Jawitz explains the impact on…
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SA’s KSIA Marks 16 Years With 92% Passenger Recovery
King Shaka International Airport celebrates 16 years as KZN’s aviation gateway, with passenger volumes rebounding to 92% of pre‑pandemic levels. Sanjeev Gareeb…
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SA New Vehicle Sales Hit 12‑Year High Despite Rate Hikes
South Africa’s new vehicle market continues to defy economic pressure, with May sales reaching their highest level since 2013. NADA Vice‑Chairperson…
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South Africans Cut Fuel Purchases by 23% as Prices Bite
Discovery Insure’s latest data shows motorists are driving less, buying less fuel, and changing travel habits as fuel prices surge. CEO Robert Attwell explains…
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Telkom HEPS Up 21.5% as Data Strategy Powers Growth
Telkom delivered a strong set of full‑year results, with data revenue rising to R26.6bn and HEPS up 21.5%. CEO Serame Taukobong unpacks mobile momentum, fibre…
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Momentum Paid R6.88bn in Claims: What 2025 Reveals About SA’s Real Risks
Momentum Life Insurance’s Joretha Bothma breaks down the insurer’s 2025 claims data — from the surge in critical illness claims to the rise in disability and…
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Unpacking SA’s Slow Manufacturing Recovery: Absa PMI Slips to 50.8
Absa Economist Sello Sekele analyses the latest PMI print, revealing weakening demand, a sharp drop in business activity, and rising inventories. He explains…
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Dis‑Chem's FY2026 Mixed as Revenue Climbs, Earnings Dip
Dis‑Chem CEO Rui Morais unpacks a results set showing strong revenue growth but pressure on headline earnings. He explains the Group’s R445m investment into…
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Why Burgers Cost 30% More in 2026
Beef inflation has surged nearly 30% year‑on‑year, driven by South Africa’s worst foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in decades. Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton breaks down why…
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SARB Hikes Rates to 7%: Economists Debate Inflation, Growth & What Comes Next
The Reserve Bank has raised the repo rate by 25bps to 7% as fuel inflation spikes and global risks intensify. PwC’s Lullu Krugel and Momentum’s Tshiamo Masike…
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Life Healthcare H1 Revenue Up 2.4% as Complementary Services Surge
Life Healthcare delivered a resilient first‑half performance, with revenue up 2.4%, EBITDA up 5.2% and operating profit rising 8.4%. CEO Peter Wharton‑Hood…
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Climate Insurance for a New Era: SAIA on Index‑Based Cover
As extreme weather events intensify, South Africa is exploring new ways to protect farmers, SMEs and households. SAIA’s Pamela Ramagaga explains how index…
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SARB’s Next Move: Anchor Capital’s View on Rates, Inflation & Markets
With the SARB’s MPC decision just hours away, Anchor Capital CIO Nolan Wapenaar breaks down what to expect — and why the Bank remains laser‑focused on…
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Real Take‑Home Pay in South Africa Falls to a Two‑Year Low
South Africans are earning less in real terms — and the pressure is mounting. Independent economist Elize Kruger joins Kaya Biz to unpack the latest PayInc Net…
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Q1 2026 Debt Index Shows High Earners Struggling Most
DebtBusters’ Benay Sager unpacks the latest Debt Index, revealing that consumers now need 64% of their income to service debt—and top earners require 101%…
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The Future of Airline Overbooking in SA
Aviation analyst Guy Leitch breaks down the National Consumer Tribunal case that could reshape South Africa’s airline industry. We examine the economics of…
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Investing in the Age of AI: Lessons From Past Disruptions
Allan Gray’s Nshalati Hlungwane explores what history’s great technological revolutions can teach us about today’s AI boom. From railways to telecoms, we…
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Zeda’s Resilient Half-Year Driven by Fleet Growth, Lower Debt
Zeda CEO Ramasela Ganda unpacks a solid interim performance marked by revenue growth, disciplined capital allocation, and a 21%+ ROE. We discuss leasing…
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What SA Homeowners Are Doing in 2026
The Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index hit an all‑time high of 88%—with — with buying, selling, investing, and renovating sentiment all rising. Tshepo Mashashane…
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Boxer Sales Boost Pick n Pay FY26 Performance
Pick n Pay’s FY26 results reveal a tale of two businesses: Boxer surges with 12.3% turnover growth, while the Pick n Pay segment posts a deeper trading loss…
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Africa Day & AfCFTA: Turning Continental Unity into Economic Power
On Africa Day, we explore how the African Continental Free Trade Area could reshape the continent’s economic future. Jason Hamilton breaks down why AfCFTA is…
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Altron FY2026 operating profit climbs 25% after three-year turnaround
Altron delivered another standout performance—operating profit up 25%, headline earnings up 34%, and cash generation of R1.9bn. CEO Werner Kapp joins Kaya Biz…
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Paymenow data shows SA workers lose 40% of purchasing power.
A new Paymenow analysis shows South African workers have lost more than 40% of their purchasing power over the past decade—even as headline inflation stayed…
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Inside Investec’s Strong 2026 SA Performance
Investec SA has delivered a robust full‑year performance in a tough macro environment. CEO Cumesh Moodliar joins Kaya Biz to unpack the 5.2% rise in SA…
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Oceana H1 Results: Lucky Star Shines as Fishmeal Stumbles
Oceana Group has delivered a resilient set of interim results despite a 6% drop in revenue. Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood carried the half‑year, while…
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Stats SA Explains April’s Sharp Inflation Rise to 4%
South Africa’s inflation rate surged to 4.0% in April, driven by fuel, transport, and housing pressures. Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly unpacks the numbers, the 1.1%…
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Southern Sun Earnings Surge on Domestic Travel Boom
Southern Sun delivered a strong FY26 performance, with income up 9% and domestic travel driving a major rebound. CEO Marcel von Aulock discusses the…
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4% Inflation and the SARB’s Next Move
With inflation back at 4% and oil‑driven risks rising, the SARB faces a critical decision next week. Economist Sifiso Skenjana unpacks the April CPI print, the…