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Kaya 959
From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams. We bring them news that is relevant and conversations that inspire. Our presenters may be big names, but out of the speaker they are just the friend from around the corner. They are authentic and…
Episodes
Kaya 959Can You Trust AI for High-Stakes Decisions?
Should you rely on AI for critical legal or financial choices? My AI Lawyer Head of Services Michael Visser joins Nzinga Qunta to unpack how specialized AI…
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How to Invest in Banana Trees
Expanding beyond traditional livestock, crowdfarming is now giving everyday South Africans direct access to plant-based farm assets. Ntuthuko Shezi breaks down…
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FlySafair’s R7bn Deal Approved
Following the Competition Tribunal’s approval of Harith’s takeover of FlySafair, aviation analyst Guy Leitch joins KayBiz to unpack market concentration…
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Reshaping Philanthropy
Operating globally, the Black Feminist Fund is challenging traditional donor models. We unpack how flexible core funding and participatory grantmaking shift…
Kaya 959Spotting Debt Review Scams
With rogue operators charging illegal fees and fraudsters targeting valid payment plans, National Debt Advisors’ Sebastien Alexanderson joins Inside Your…
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Evaluating Municipal Risk Post-Elections: What It Means for Business & Growth
With local municipalities facing growing debt and service delivery bottlenecks, municipal strategist Miyelani Holeni breaks down the fiscal realities…
Kaya 959Stuff About Stuff - Brandon Tshabangu, The Founder And Director Of SURE Applications
Fresh and Thato spoke to Brandon Tshabangu, the Founder and Director of SURE Applications, a software company behind the SURE app, which connects you to…
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Business Update - What Are US And SA Governments Doing To Try Ease The High Costs Of Fuel
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of the US and South African governments were doing to ease the high cost of fuel. In the…
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Fresh Talker - LGE Reaction: Have South Africans Fallen Out Of Love With Politics?
Fresh and Thato spoke to Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst & Acting Head of the Department of History and Political Studies at Nelson Mandela…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Junior Jury Thursdays
Every Thursdays Kids help settle the debates. Kaya 959
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The Front Page - The IOL 12 Million Votes Cast By 5pm As IEC Makes Final Push Before Polls Close, But What Next?
Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman Rall on what's next following yesterday's Local Government Elections were 12 million South…
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Surging Healthcare Costs & BHF’s Risk-Pooling Plan
Charlton Murove, Head of Research at the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), unpacks the financial squeeze facing South Africa’s private healthcare sector…
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US-SA Bilateral Reset & Market Impact
Econometrix Chief Economist Dr. Azar Jammine analyzes the economic implications of shifting US political dynamics and President Ramaphosa’s renewed optimism…
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Municipal Failure, Capital Collapse, and SA’s Macroeconomic Trajectory
Political economist Duma Gqubule and Momentum Investments Chief Economist Sanisha Packirisamy break down the severe economic consequences of South Africa’s…
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Protecting Export Jobs and Navigating the 60-Day AGOA Deadline
COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks lays out organized labor’s emergency demands, from UIF relief to trade leverage, as South Africa faces a…
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The Statistical Reality of Municipal Decay and Voter Disengagement
Former Statistician-General Dr. Pali Lehohla unpacks the hard demographic and economic data driving growing voter disengagement, structural poverty, and why…
Kaya 959ECD practitioners call for better municipal support for early learning centres
Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners are calling on municipalities to address the challenges affecting their centres, including unreliable water…
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Local government elections: Voter do’s and don’ts
Phemelo is joined in studio by Rivonia Circle Director Tessa Dooms to continue unpacking what voters need to know about the 2026 local government elections…
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Phemelo is joined in studio by Rivonia Circle Director Tessa Dooms to continue unpacking what voters need to know about the 2026 local government elections…
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Bronkhorstspruit water remains unsafe despite rehabilitation progress
The City of Tshwane says work to rehabilitate the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works is progressing, with support from Rand Water, but the water remains…
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How Universal Vouchers Connect South Africa’s Cash Economy to Digital Services
With over 70% of South African households reporting financial stress and over a third expecting to struggle with monthly bills, financial inclusion must mean…
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Why Local Government Failure Costs Ratepayers
As South Africans head to the polls for local government elections, a massive financial time bomb continues to shadow municipalities across the country…
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Black November 2026: How Stretched Households and Shifting Payment Trends Are Redefining Festive Spending
With high interest rates and elevated fuel prices continuing to squeeze disposable incomes, South African households are approaching Black November with…
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Unpacking the AGOA Exit: What Loss of Duty-Free Access Means for SA Exporters and Continental Trade
Following the United States' decision to terminate South Africa and Rwanda’s duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), KayBiz dives…
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Kaya Creators Corner With Nomawele Njongo, Author Of “Bank Your Story"
On this Creators Corner Fresh and Thato spoke to author, publisher and cultural activist Nomawele Njongo joined us on Kaya Breakfast to talk about why your…
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Business Update - AGOA Programme Is Coming To An End For South Africa
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Fresh and Thato on news of The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) programme is ending for South Africa, what does…
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Fresh Talker - What To Make Of The US Ejecting SA From The AGOA And What Are Long-term Effects?
Fresh and Thato spoke to Former US diplomat, Political analyst, and International Relations Expert, Brooks Spector on what to make of Washington confirmation…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kidvice Tuesday
Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas Kaya 959
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The Front Page - The Citizen On What To Make Of Agrizzi Court Order To Pay R1.66 billion
Fresh and Thato spoke to Senior Journalist at The Citizen, Faizel Patel on what to make of news of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ordered former Bosasa…
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IEC reports over 780,000 special votes on first day
More than 780,000 South Africans cast their ballots on the first day of special voting ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. The two-day process…
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Israel election dispute and uncertainty over South Africa’s AGOA status
Israel’s election commission says the general election results will stand despite allegations of foreign interference, after Prime Minister Benjamin…
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What voters need to know about South Africa’s 2026 local government elections
With South Africans heading to the polls, Phemelo speaks to Rivonia Circle Director Tessa Dooms about what voters need to know before casting their ballots…
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WaterCAN calls for urgent intervention in Joburg water crisis
WaterCAN is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Water Coordination Committee (WaterCom) to urgently intervene as parts of Johannesburg endure prolonged…
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SAHRC says Gauteng water crisis is rooted in failing infrastructure
The South African Human Rights Commission says Gauteng’s water crisis is not simply about water shortages, but reflects ageing infrastructure, high water…
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Joburg water supply shows signs of recovery after weeks of outages -Morero
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says water supply is beginning to recover in several parts of the city following weeks of disruptions, with improved system…
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Why Dis-Chem Is Investing Through The Downturn
Dis-Chem grew revenue by 8% and continued gaining market share, but earnings came under pressure as the retailer accelerated investment in digital…
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Manufacturing's Recovery Remains Fragile
South Africa's manufacturing sector showed further signs of stabilisation in October, but confidence remains fragile. Absa economist Andiswa Nondudule unpacks…
Kaya 959Why Local Government Matters For Business
Entrepreneurship discussions often focus on funding, but what if poor local governance is the bigger obstacle? Vantage Advisory's Luncedo Mtwentwe argues that…
Kaya 959Why Wealth Still Starts With Saving
As South Africans navigate rising living costs and increasing digital influence on financial decisions, Nedbank's Sisandile Nkatu explains why saving remains…
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Inside Altron's Strongest Revenue Growth In Years
Altron posted its strongest interim top-line growth in three years, with improving profits, rising dividends and strong cash generation. CEO Werner Kapp…
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Redefine's Property Recovery Gains Momentum
Redefine Properties delivered stronger earnings, a higher dividend and an improved balance sheet as South Africa's property recovery continues to gain…
Kaya 959MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: Local Government Elections 2026: Your Voter Guide
What do you need to know before heading to the polls? We speak to the IEC about frequently asked questions, voting etiquette, and the dos and don’ts.
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After 40 Is After 40 - Inspired by All Souls' Day: Is There Anything Specific You Do To Remember The Deceased.
Fresh, Thato, Juliet and Mpho reflect on All Souls’ Day, a day for remembering those who have gone before us. The team opines on whether there's anything…
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Business Update - How Customers Are Reacting To Crypto Exchange Binance Hacked & The NCR Suffers A Cyber-Attack
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Binance customers withdrew a collective $3.64 billion from their wallets after that…
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Fresh Talker - When Last Did You Read Your Party’s Manifesto Or An Instruction Manual?
The team reflected on party manifesto basically being like a manual for the party you vote for and tells you how they plan to run things and what they’ll focus…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Parents & Teachers Just Don't Understand
Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups and get to tell us how they spent the weekend. Kaya 959
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The Front Page - Daily Maverick On The Final Pitches To Voters By ANC, DA, MK Party And EFF At Campaign Rallies
Fresh and Thato spoke to Journalist at Daily Maverick, Lunga Simelane on what to make of the big four parties spending the weekend making their final pitches…
Kaya 959Don The Great On The World Show With Nicky B
This Sunday @TheWorldShowNickyB @kaya959 we’re joined by the definitive, eclectic DJ and curator ‘Don The Great’! Renowned for his deep, soulful and funky…
Kaya 959ABSA JAZZ SESSIONS W ANDILE YENANA AND T-BOSE MOKWELE
The adventure of rich storytelling about the world of Jazz continues with Brenda Sisane on Kaya 959's The Jazz Standard.
Kaya 959What is your guilty pleasure song?
What’s the one song you love but would hesitate to put on the aux/bluetooth? Kaya 959 Website
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Business Update - Stats SA Says Our Economy Is Bigger Than Previous Forecast
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Stats SA announcement that our economy size is bigger than previously forecast. They…
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Fresh Fridays With Zoe Modiga On Her Latest Album "The Vault".
Fresh and Thato had a sit-down with Zoe Modiga, on what to expect from her latest album The Vault. Her album "The Vault" is out now, and her new single, “When…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Thank Me Later Fridays
Today we asking, what is your favorite South African traditional foods and which is the South African traditional foods you refuse to eat? Kaya 959
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The Front Page - The Mail & Guardian On Local Government Elections Special Edition: Fixing Sa’s Broken Municipalities
Fresh and Thato spoke to M&G, Lunga Mzangwe looking ahead to the local government elections and on some of the key municipal issues concerning voters and on…
Kaya 959Desmond Dube on three decades in entertainment
Phemelo is joined in studio by South African comedian and actor Desmond Dube, who celebrates 30 years in television, film and theatre and his ninth Janice…
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Kgabi Johanna Meso promises to put community needs first in Ward 100
Independent Ward 100 candidate Kgabi Johanna Meso is seeking to become councillor for Cosmo City and surrounding areas ahead of the 4 November local government…
Kaya 959Clayface, Albie Sachs and Wicker
On this week’s What To Watch, Leroy Marc reviews Clayface and Wicker, both in cinemas from 23 October, and Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance…
Kaya 959Week in Review: Elections, water crisis and AKA-Tibz trial
Phemelo is joined by Kaya News anchor Katleho Sekhotho to unpack the week’s top stories, including the opening of the IEC National Results Hub, the ongoing…
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Kgabi Johanna Meso promises to put community needs first in Ward 100
Independent Ward 100 candidate Kgabi Johanna Meso is seeking to become councillor for Cosmo City and surrounding areas ahead of the 4 November local government…
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Southern Africa sees Private Capital's Big Comeback
Private capital is making a strong comeback. Fundraising in Southern Africa surged by 162%, making 2025 one of the strongest years on record. Anusha Naidu, CEO…