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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 959Gauteng Legislature takes literacy drive to five schools
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Education Portfolio Committee is expanding its book donation programme to five schools across the province, including…
Kaya 959Tiyo Soga commemorative concert this Heritage Month
This Heritage Month, the legacy of Reverend Tiyo Soga is being celebrated through a commemorative concert on 19 September at Rhema Bible Church North in…
Kaya 959Wrap of the Week’s Top Stories: 7-10 September 2026
In this week’s wrap with Kaya News reporter Katleho Sekhotho, we look at why former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula paid cash to workers renovating her home…
Kaya 959Lesaka Turns Profitable: FY2026 Milestone Explained
Lesaka Technologies has delivered a landmark FY2026 performance — meeting or exceeding every guidance metric, surpassing the top end of its Adjusted EPS range…
Kaya 959Angela Weathers on Leading Ford Silverton’s Next Century
Ford South Africa’s Silverton Manufacturing Plant enters a new chapter under the leadership of Angela Weathers, a global manufacturing veteran with more than…
Kaya 959FirstRand Delivers Record Dividend Despite UK Provision Hit
FirstRand has posted a resilient full‑year performance for June 2026, delivering the highest dividend payout in its history despite a sizeable UK motor…
Kaya 959South Africans Spend Smarter: NIQ’s 2026 Retail Insights
South Africans are spending — but with sharper discipline. NIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation shows rising price sensitivity, heavier reliance on…
Kaya 959New Business Surges as Sanlam Stays on 2026 Track
Sanlam has released its interim results for 2026, revealing strong underlying momentum beneath severe weather‑related claims and softer shareholder investment…
Kaya 959DRIVE MOMENT: South Africa’s fertility rate has fallen
Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho…
Kaya 959Chefs & Chenin, Feel Good is hosting Chef Mahalia Jackson
As part of Kaya 959's official media partnership with Chefs & Chenin, Feel Good is hosting Chef Mahalia Jackson for an in-studio food showcase and conversation…
Kaya 959Stuff About Stuff - Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Quadcare, A Change Maker And Author
Fresh and Thato spoke to founder and CEO of Quadcare, Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe on building a network of 15 affordable clinics across Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo…
Kaya 959Business Update - SARS To Crackdown On The Informal Economy In SA & Record High Petrol Prices Expected
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to fresh and Thato on what to make of news of SARS set to crackdown on the informal economy in SA. They also discussed…
Kaya 959You Know You're Rich In Today's Economy If…?
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on the small telltale signs that someone is rich in today's tough economic climate standards, this is knowing you'll never…
Kaya 959Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Junior Jury Thursdays
Every Thursdays Kids help settle the debates. Kaya 959
Kaya 959The Front Page - The Citizen Today, From Political Killing Fields To Coalition: Inside Mtubatuba's Political Turnaround
Fresh and Thato spoke to Citizen journalist, Itumeleng Mafisa on his investigations on the resurgence of Political killings in KwaZulu-Natal and the one…
Kaya 959Legal Matters: Personal liability and voluntary surrender
On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana looks at personal liability for directors, voluntary surrender and full disclosure, and answers some of your…
Kaya 959R185m spent on unfinished Lilian Ngoyi Street project
The City of Johannesburg has paid R185-million to two contractors for the redevelopment of just 1.8km of Lilian Ngoyi Street, with the project facing repeated…
Kaya 959Gauteng Education and police conduct school safety raids
Gauteng Education and police have conducted searches at about four schools, targeting drugs, gangsterism, substance abuse and dangerous weapons. At Rivoni…
Kaya 959Impeachment committee faces fresh criticism over evidence leader dispute
The Section 89 Impeachment Committee has voted to oppose the EFF’s court challenge over its decision to rescind the appointment of advocate Thandazani…
Kaya 959ACSA Delivers Double‑Digit Revenue Growth as Travel rebounds
Airports Company South Africa reported 11.6% revenue growth in FY2025/26, driven by rising passenger volumes, improved trading conditions and a strong…
Kaya 959From Shack to Factory: The Maduwa Paint World Journey
Rodney Maduwa started his paint business in a 5m² shack in Soshanguve — producing one bucket at a time. Today, Maduwa Paint World operates multiple factories…
Kaya 959Tax‑Free Wealth: The Power of TFSAs & ETFs
Many South Africans believe investing requires large sums — but time, consistency and tax‑free compounding matter far more. ETFSA’s Wendy Hlatshwayo explains…
Kaya 959Funding Fit: How SMEs Choose the Right Capital
South African entrepreneurs often struggle not with finding funding — but with choosing the right type. Grants, equity, debt, purchase‑order finance, working…
Kaya 959Growthpoint FY’2026 DIPS climbs 4.3% South Africa Portfolio Performance\
Growthpoint Properties delivered a stronger FY26 performance, with distributable income per share up 4.3%, Group LTV down to 38.7%, and total assets rising to…
Kaya 959#PRO-TIP: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness day
Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho…
Kaya 959DRIVE MOMENT: Has money changed who we believe we’re “allowed” to date?
Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho…
Kaya 959Big Moves With The Vertical Grow Nation Cofounders, Lofentse Dinake and Precious Blessed Mnisi
For Big Moves, Fresh and Thato had a sit down with Co-founders of The Vertical Grow Nation, Lofentse Dinake and Precious Blessed Mnisi on their entrepreneurial…
Kaya 959Business Update - SA Q2 Growth Slows Down Significantly & SA To Export More Cherries To China
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on the effects of SA Q2 growth slowing down. They also looked at news of SA set to export more…
Kaya 959Is Zero-Alcohol Tolerance Too Extreme Or Just A Last Resort To The Persisting Drunk Driving Problem?
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of the new strict zero blood-alcohol limit for motorists due to be introduced in SA as the government…
Kaya 959Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kids Updating Adults
Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool. Kaya 959
Kaya 959The Front Page - What To Expect From The Sowetan Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan's Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to make of threats against Madlanga Commissioner, Adv. Sandile Khumalo who has…
Kaya 959SANDU calls for inquiry into alleged soldiers’ allowances in Cuba
SANDU is calling for an immediate independent inquiry into allegations that SANDF members training in Cuba were asked to contribute up to R15,000 each from…
Kaya 959ANC vs IEC: Party takes candidate list dispute to Electoral Court
The ANC is taking its dispute with the IEC over missing candidate names to the Electoral Court, blaming technical problems for entries that were not captured…
Kaya 959IFP’s Mlungisi Mabaso Joburg mayoral candidate targets youth unemployment
Phemelo is joined by the IFP’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso, the youngest candidate in the race. Mabaso, who also serves as the city’s MMC…
Kaya 959AI vs Human Creativity
AI is reshaping the creative industry — but not in the simplistic “robots replacing creatives” narrative. Lucky Hustle CEO Darren Morris joins Kaya Biz to…
Kaya 959GDP Contracts 0.2%: Ninety One on SA’s Growth Pulse
South Africa’s GDP contracted 0.2% in Q2 2026, confirming a weak quarter driven by declines in trade, manufacturing and mining. Ninety One’s Vivienne Taberer…
Kaya 959Medical Schemes Under Pressure: HFA’s SOMS Report Explained
The Health Funders Association has released its inaugural State of Medical Schemes Report, revealing rising affordability pressures, ageing risk pools, and…
Kaya 959New Leadership at naamsa: Dr Mncane Mthunzi Sets the Agenda
South Africa’s automotive industry is undergoing seismic change — from NEVs to global supply‑chain shifts. Newly appointed naamsa CEO Dr Mncane Mthunzi joins…
Kaya 959Old Mutual posts 21% Sales Surge but warns of Second‑Half Moderation
Old Mutual’s interim results show a mixed picture: 21% sales growth, improved value of new business, but lingering concerns about moderation in the second…
Kaya 959DRIVE MOMENT- CAN BEING 'THE SMART' CHILD BECOME A BURDEN? LETS TALK ABOUT ACADEMIC VAILDATION LATER IN LIFE
Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho…
Kaya 959WHAT DID YOU GIVE UP FOR YOUR CHILD?
Becoming a parent changes your priorities. Sometimes you don’t even realise how much of your own life you’ve put on hold because your child comes first. Maybe…
Kaya 959The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City
At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with…
Kaya 959Kaya Creators Corner - Drama For Life Conference & Festival "Footsteps on Fire"
Fresh and Thato spoke to Buhle Sibanyoni, Project Coordinator & Ross Junior Hlongwane, Director of the conference on what to expect from the 18th Drama for…
Kaya 959Business Update - Nike Is Now Out Of The S&P 100 Index & All Eyes On SA Q2 GDP
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Nike being removed out of the S&P 100 index. They also discussed what to expect from…
Kaya 959True Crime Stories Teaching People To Be More Alert, What Are You Learning From Your Favourite TV Show?
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of recent survey on what people have learned from True crime tv shows and on how people are learning to be…
Kaya 959Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kidvice Tuesday
Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas. Kaya 959
Kaya 959The Front Page - What To Expect From The IOL Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on what to make of the story of Matthew Booth and Bongani Mthombeni relationship which became…
Kaya 959Impact on POV: Mvusuludzo
For the past five years, Mvusuludzo has been using sport, nutrition and education to create opportunities for young people in communities often overlooked by…
Kaya 959Gauteng school admissions expose growing pressure on classroom space
Nearly 347,000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have applied for placement in Gauteng public schools for 2027, with more than 800,000 applications submitted…
Kaya 959City Power disconnects NGOs serving vulnerable children
City Power has disconnected electricity to the Children’s Memorial Institute in Parktown, affecting 22 child-care NPOs, special-needs facilities and a…
Kaya 959Denosa gives Gauteng Health one month to fix system failures
Denosa in Gauteng has given the provincial Health Department one month to address critical issues including nursing shortages, vacant posts, hospital…
Kaya 959Fresh face, bold policies – EFF’s Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng on her vision for Joburg
Phemelo is joined by EFF Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, who brings a human-rights approach to the city’s biggest challenges. We unpack her…
Kaya 959Fresh face, bold policies – EFF’s Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng on her vision for Joburg
Phemelo is joined by EFF Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, who brings a human-rights approach to the city’s biggest challenges. We unpack her…
Kaya 959From Stoep to Scale: Legends Barber’s Business of Impact
Ahead of the Nedbank IMC Conference, Legends Corporation CEO Sheldon Tatchell joins Kaya Biz to discuss how he built Legends Barber from a single chair in…
Kaya 959Sun International reports Hospitality Resilience as Interim Revenue grows 7.7%
Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson unpacks the group’s latest interim results, revealing a return to growth in land‑based casinos for the first time in…
Kaya 959Future‑proof Skills for Graduates
In this Careers Corner episode, SACAP lecturer Carlyn Perils unpacks why Industrial and Organisational Psychology (IOP) is emerging as one of the most…
Kaya 959Beyond the Settlement: Women Rebuilding Wealth After Divorce
Portfolio Manager Nichole Maroun from Anchor Capital joins us to unpack the financial realities women face during and after divorce. We explore how matrimonial…
Kaya 959African Rainbow Minerals FY’2026 Headline earnings jumps 19%
ARM CEO Phillip Tobias joins Kaya Biz to break down the group’s 2026 financial results — headline earnings up 19%, revenue up 25%, and net cash up 54% to…
Kaya 959MAKE IT MAKE SENSE-Why Skin-Lightening Persists Despite Health Risks and Colorism Concerns
UCT doctoral Study Examines Why Skin-Lightening Persists Despite Health Risks and Colourism Concerns with Dr Meagan Jacobs-Alfred — Public Health Researcher…
Kaya 959What’s one friendship lesson you learned the hard way?
What’s one friendship lesson you learned the hard way? Friendships can teach us some of life’s biggest lessons — sometimes through beautiful experiences, and…