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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…
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Kaya 959Madlanga Commission Rejects Cat Matlala Postponement
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been ordered to continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission after commissioners rejected his lawyers’ second bid for a…
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SANDF Finally Gets R823m for Operation Prosper
The SANDF has finally received the R823 million allocated for Operation Prosper, five months after the deployment began. The funding delay has raised questions…
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Santarama Miniland Hijacked for Private Gain
Once a major Joburg tourist attraction, Santarama Miniland at Wemmer Pan has been stripped of its famous miniature landmarks and allegedly taken over as a…
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ANC Reheats Election Promises in 2026 Manifesto
The ANC has launched its 2026 local government election manifesto, promising to fix struggling municipalities, improve service delivery and tackle corruption…
Kaya 959South Africa’s Tourism Reset: Collaboration & Alignment
South Africa’s tourism sector is entering a new era — one defined by collaboration between government, private sector players and destination bodies. Interim…
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Why CMOs Belong in the Boardroom
Ahead of Africa’s Biggest Marketing Conference™, Dale Hefer — CEO of the Nedbank IMC — joins Kaya Biz to unpack why marketing must sit at the centre of…
Kaya 959Reinventing Your Career Without Starting Over
In this Women’s Month edition of Careers Corner, Lerato Kumalo — Chief ESG & Impact Officer at Novare — shares her journey from trainee technician to senior…
Kaya 959The Case for Financial Wellness Tools
Financial stress is quietly eroding workplace performance — and South African employees are feeling the strain. With one in two workers highly concerned about…
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Advtech Delivers Double‑Digit Growth Amid Surging Enrolments
Advtech has posted another solid set of interim results, with revenue up 8%, operating profit rising 14% and headline earnings per share climbing 16%. CEO…
Kaya 959MAKE IT MAKE SENSE Churches should be part of South Africa’s broader anti-corruption infrastructure
TOPIC: Churches should be part of South Africa’s broader anti-corruption infrastructure. GUEST: Lebogang Ramafoko is the Executive Director of Corruption Watch
Kaya 959After 40 Is After 40 - At What Point Did You Realize You Were Grown And Made Peace With It?
Fresh and Thato opened the lines to the listeners on their stories were growing up forced them to accept themselves as they are. This inspired by Jill Scott's…
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Business Update - TFG To Retrench Some Workers & Update On Trump And Iran On Markets
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of news that TFG will retrench some workers. They also gave an update on the conflict…
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More People Choosing To Isolate From Society, Are You One Of Them And Why?
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to what to make of Financial Times article which found that one in 10 young Americans aged 23 to 29 didn't spend a…
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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. Today we asking the Kaya Buddies, what is the one…
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The Front Page - What To Expect From The Daily Maverick Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Reporter at Daily Maverick, Naledi Mashishi on what to make of the ANC's 2026 local government elections manifesto launch and the…
Kaya 959Judith Sephuma On The World Show With Nicky B
The World Show honours women!! This Sunday, we will be joined by the incredible Judith Sephuma. We'll talk about her voice, her musical journey, and the…
Kaya 959Dr. Boitumelo Tlhoaele on The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
For generations of Sowetans, the Jabulani Amphitheatre has been more than a performance venue. Built in 1952, it became a gathering place for music, sport…
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DRIVE 959 MUNCHKINS: if you add everything your parents spend on you each month,how much do you think it costs?
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…
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Business Update - Business Pledges To Assist In Joburg Rescue Efforts
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on news of Business pledges to assist the City Of Joburg. They also discussed news of wealthier South…
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Fresh Fridays With Theo Kgosinkwe On What To Expect From Tribute To Women Concert At Mark's Park In Emmarentia
Fresh and Thato had a sit down with Theo Kgosinkwe, known as one half of Mafikizolo, a multi-award winner, and these days also running his own label, 360 Music…
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Kaya Buddies - Thank Me Later Fridays
Today we asking, if you had to choose what animal you would be for the rest of your life, which animal would you like to be and why?
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The Front Page - What To Expect From The Mail & Guardian Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Politics Reporter at Mail & Guardian, Lunga Mzangwe on their reporting on Jacob Zuma's MK Party targeting the ANC stronghold of the…
Kaya 959Profile Feature: Busisiwe Mdletshe
Phemelo profiles entrepreneur and Netvest CEO Busisiwe Mdletshe, recently named at UCT’s Graduate School of Business Awards as the 2026 Trailblazer Award…
Kaya 959What To Watch
Wondering what’s worth watching? Leroy Marc reviews this week’s releases, including Insidious: Out of the Further, Wrong Girls and The Magic Faraway Tree. He…
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The Places That Honour: Recognising Women’s Contributions Through Geographical Names
How do we preserve women’s contributions to South Africa’s history through the names of our streets and public spaces? Phemelo speaks to Lorraine Shabangu of…
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Adv. Madonsela Rejects Ramaphosa’s Impeachment Committee Objections
Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC has rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s objections to his appointment as evidence leader for Parliament’s Impeachment…
Kaya 959Wrap of the Weeks Top Stories
Missed the biggest stories this week? Kaya News Anchor Gladys Mutele unpacks the key developments, including the Madlanga Commission, major court cases, key…
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Corporate Shake‑Ups: What SPAR, PIC & SAA Reveal About Leadership
Leadership advisor Andrew Woodburn joins us in studio to unpack the wave of executive and board instability across corporate South Africa — from SPAR’s sudden…
Kaya 959Women Who Finance Africa: Leadership, Capital & Continental Growth
In this Women’s Month edition of Pivot Point, Lulama Selele shares her journey from South Africa to Europe and East Africa, advising DFIs and global investors…
Kaya 959High Interest, Empty Wallets: SA’s Savings Crisis Explained
Eighty20 Director Andrew Fulton breaks down the paradox shaping South Africa’s savings landscape. Banks are offering some of the highest savings' rates in…
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Inside Exxaro’s 20% HY’26 Earnings Dip: Costs, Coal & the Road Ahead
Exxaro CEO Ben Magara unpacks the miner’s mixed half‑year performance: revenue up 7% and production up 11%, but headline earnings down 20% amid cost pressure…
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DRIVE MOMENT: If you found out your partner was taking chronic medication and had never told you, how would you react?
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 959Let’s talk about your post-relationship adolescence
Sometimes after a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship, people go through what feels like a second adolescence. Not because they’re immature — but…
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…
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Stuff About Stuff - OpenAI Launches ChatGPT For Teens With Stronger Safeguards
Fresh and Thato spoke to Chair of ABSA Department of Data Science at University of Pretoria and The Director of The African Institute for Data Science and…
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Business Update - CPI Eases In The Month Of July & Mining House, DRD Gold Reports Record Results
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of news of CPI easing in the month of July. They also looked at news around Mining…
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Should An Asset Or Business Grow In A Marriage, Does That Belong To The Person Owns It Or Does It Belong To The Marriage
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of New Jersey's largest contested divorce, this in light of the founder of Two Sigma, John Overdeck worth…
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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 - What To Expect From The Citizen Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Itumeleng Mafisa, Politics Reporter at The Citizen on what to make of the DA removing its chairperson of finance and Member of…
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Legal Matters: Medical negligence, licence centre bribes and fraudulent court orders
On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks cases involving prescription and medical negligence, “cold drink money” at a driver’s licence centre…
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Rustenburg mayor raises alarm over rise in illegal mining
Rustenburg Executive Mayor Sheila Mabale-Huma has raised concerns over the growing threat of illegal mining in the North West town. Her warning follows the…
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City Power warns of planned power cuts as Alexandra residents urged to pay for electricity
City Power has warned of planned electricity interruptions across several Johannesburg suburbs from 17 to 23 August as it carries out maintenance to improve…
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More than 109 dangerous and illegal items seized at three Joburg schools
More than 109 prohibited items have been seized during unannounced searches at three high schools in Alexandra. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says…
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South Africans Under Pressure: Inside the Q2 2026 Debt Index
DebtBusters’ Benay Sager breaks down the latest Debt Index, revealing consumers still using 64% of their income to service debt, with high earners needing 103%…
Kaya 959Building Township‑Born Enterprises
Libertalia Group CEO Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene shares his journey of building a multi‑division enterprise rooted in township innovation and structured growth…
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DRDGOLD’s Big Year: Earnings Surge & Vision 2028 Takes Shape
DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius unpacks a standout FY2026 performance, with revenue up 42%, operating profit up 83%, and major Vision 2028 infrastructure coming…
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Formalise to Grow - Why Structure Is Every SME’s First Investment
FNB’s Janis Robson explains why business formalisation is not red tape but a strategic foundation for SME growth. We unpack how registration, tax compliance…
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SA Consumer Price Inflation slows to 4.3% in July
Nedbank Economist Isaac Matshego breaks down South Africa’s July CPI print, which eased to 4.3% as fuel prices softened and goods inflation cooled. We unpack…
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PRO TIP TOPIC: There are many franchises out there and you wouldn’t want to invest in the wrong one
TOPIC: There are many franchises out there and you wouldn’t want to invest in the wrong one, let’s look into everything you need to know before buying a…
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DRIVE MOMENT: BACK TO ZERO
Have you ever lost everything — financially, professionally, romantically or personally — and had to rebuild your life from scratch? What happened, and how did…
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Girl Let’s Talk, Andy had a chat with attorney Tebello Motshwane
On this episode of Girl Let’s Talk, Andy had a chat with attorney Tebello Motshwane for an important conversation about divorce, maintenance and protecting…
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Big Moves With Ndia Magadagela Went From Auditing Balance Sheets To Electrifying South Africa's Delivery Fleets
Fresh and Thato profiled CEO & Co-Founder of Everlectric, Ndia Magadagela on her career trajectory from being a chartered accountant and a merger and…
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Business Update - ABSA’s First Half Results & Con Court Blocks Shell From Oil Exploration In SA
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato gave an overview of ABSA’s first half results. They also looked at what to make of Con court blocking…
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Are You Resilient Or Stubborn? And Do You Know When To Hold On And When To Let Go.
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on "Never Give Up Day", an international day dedicated to celebrating human resilience, determination and the power of…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kids Updating Adults
Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool. What are some of the embarrassing things or outdated things you want adults to…
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The Front Page - The Sowetan On Lamasweet/Gagash. Why Do We Like Following People Who Show Off On Social Media?
Fresh and Thato spoke to Editor of the Sowetan, Sibongakonke Shoba on what to make of The Sowetan's front page story on a Tshwane metro officer, Peter Nonyane…
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Health Committee steps up oversight at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee is calling for continued improvements in service delivery, governance and…
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Public Protector flags systemic failures in NSFAS funding
More than 40,000 students at 76 higher education institutions were improperly funded to the value of about R5.1 billion, according to findings cited by the…
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ANC Caucus calls for Burke’s removal from finance committees
The ANC Caucus is calling for DA MP Dr Mark Burke to be removed from Parliament’s finance-related committees over allegations linked to his fintech company…
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Ramokgopa slams municipalities over electricity tariffs
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is taking aim at municipalities for increasing electricity tariffs to offset the cost of non-paying…