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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 959JSE gears up to host SheInvests 2026 Conference
The JSE SheInvests platform has become one of South Africa's leading initiatives dedicated to advancing women's financial literacy and investment confidence…
Kaya 959How AI Can Shape Youth Wealth Habits
Money may be invisible for young people — but wealth building isn’t. Hayley Parry, Co‑Founder and Head of Education at Worth, explains how AI can help young…
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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…
Kaya 959MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: Inside the Belief Systems of the Underworld with Dr. Ashwill Ramon Phillips
Dr. Ashwill Ramon Phillips, a criminologist at the. University of the Free State, specializes in youth gang subcultures and occult gangs
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 959After 40 Is After 40 - What Traumatic Situation Have You Been Dealing With Since Childhood
Fresh and Thato spoke to Mental health counsellor at SADAG, Carley Wood Jongersen on what to make of news Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams…
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Business Update - Pork Prices Are At Risk Of Increasing & African Bank To Cut Jobs
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh & Thato on what to make of Pork producers warning of jumps in price as outbreaks of African swine fever and…
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What Have You Been Waiting On The Bench For Wishing The Coach To Give You An Opportunity To Prove Yourself?
Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of Ferran Torres coming off the bench to score the winning to secure a 1-0 victory for Spain. The team…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Parents Just Don't Understand
Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups and get to tell us hoe they spent the weekend. Kaya 959
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The Front Page - What To Expect On Daily Maverick Today
Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick News Editor, Greg Nicolson on what to make of Idac boss, Andrea Johnson’s fate hanging in the balance as Justice…
Kaya 959Marcus Wyatt On The World Show With Nicky B
Marcus Wyatt, a well-known South African trumpeter, composer, and producer, will be joining The World Show this Sunday. We'll talk about his bold new project…
Kaya 959Saul Madiope on The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
Saul Madiope, affectionately known as The Digital Jazz Man. Saul is a South African saxophonist, producer, and sound engineer celebrated for fusing traditional…
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Marcus Wyatt on The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
Marcus Wyatt, a prolific South African trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, has led various ensembles, and the ZAR Jazz Orchestra is one of his notable…
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Andreas Tschopp on The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane
For over twenty years, he has been one of Switzerland's busiest and most versatile voices on the trombone. Whether he is performing in the brass-percussion…
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DRIVE MOMENT: In honour of Mandela Day- What's the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
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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Singer And Song Writer Babalwa M On My Top 10 At 10
he South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have always been a barometer for cultural shifts, but the upcoming 32nd annual ceremony at Sun City belongs to a…
Kaya 959How do your colleagues know you’ve arrived at work before they even see you? What’s your signature?
How do your colleagues know you’ve arrived at work before they even see you? What’s your signature? Kaya 959 Website
Kaya 959Music Feature: Hip-Hop show in her honour of Sylvia Robinson (the mother of Hip-hop)
This week's Music Feature celebrates the legacy of Sylvia Robinson, widely regarded as the Mother of Hip-Hop. Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal takes us on a journey…
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WHAT TO WATCH
Looking for your next watch? This week's What to Watch has you covered. Leroy Marc reviews the horror films Evil Dead Burn and Lockbox, now in cinemas, and…
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Business Update - The Price Of Mixed Frozen Veggies, Spared From Increases & Tight Competition In SA’s Bakkie Market
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on news of South African consumers potentially being spared from higher prices for frozen mixed…
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Fresh Fridays With Gauteng Premiere, Panyaza Lesufi
Fresh and Thato spoke to Gauteng Premiere, Panyaza Lesufi on his upbring, the origin of the name "Panyaza", his passion for football, the state of the Guateng…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Thank Me Later
Every Fridays kids suggest two fun things to do with your children over the weekend. Kaya 959
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The Front Page - What To Expect From The Mail & Guardian today
Fresh & Thato spoke to Mail & Guardian Journalist, Kenneth Kgwadi on what to make of Eugene de Kock resurgence on Facebook, the former Vlakplaas commander…
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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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A Wrap of the Week's Top Stories
Missed the week's biggest news? Kaya News Anchor Katleho Sekhotho unpacks the stories that dominated the headlines, from dramatic developments at the Madlanga…
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Judgment Reserved in Ramaphosa's Phala Phala Interdict
Will President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to halt Parliament's Section 89 impeachment process succeed? Judgment has been reserved in the Western Cape High Court…
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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…
Kaya 959Peter Rewriting insurance for the Foundation Market
Pivot Point: Peter Tshiguvho discussed how Metropolitan is redesigning insurance products to better serve South Africans with irregular incomes while advancing…
Kaya 9592026 FNB Retirement insights Survey
Retirement Insights: Samukelo Zwane unpacked the findings of the FNB Retirement Insights Survey 2026, highlighting the challenges South Africans face in…
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MUSIC FEATURE: The Rise Of The African Music Revolution
This week's music feature explores the rise of the African music revolution. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal traces the continent's growing global influence…
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What To Watch: The Four of Us on e.tv , Mona, The News is a Joke
Leroy Marc shares his top picks this week, including the new local e.tv series The Four of Us, Moana, The Croatoan: The Town That Takes and Dan Corder's live…
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Celebrating South Africa's ACMO100 Honourees
South Africa leads the inaugural ACMO100 rankings, with 31 marketing leaders recognised among Africa's 100 most influential marketers. Phemelo Motene speaks to…
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Trump says Iran wants a deal after fresh US strikes
Fresh US airstrikes on Iran have raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump claims Tehran wants to return to the…
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DJ Fresh & Thato Co-Host with Avid Kaya 959 Listener Mamolete Soke
Mamolete Soke from Meadowlands, a devoted Kaya 959 listener, was invited to co-host the show alongside DJ Fresh and Thato after sending a heartfelt voice note…
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Fresh Fridays With Celeste Ntuli
DJ Fresh and Thato Mataboge caught up with comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli about her recent break from the limelight, winning the Headliner of the Year…
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Business Update: SPAR Recalls Some Dairy Products, Edgars Revival Gains Momentum with Plans to Open New Stores in SA
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack SPAR's recall of selected dairy products. They also discussed the revival of Edgars and the…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Thank Me later
Kids suggest two fun things to do with your children over the weekend. Kaya 959
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The Front Page: Top Stories in Mail & Guardian Today
DJ Fresh and Thato spoke to Mail & Guardian editor Japhet Ncube about the DA's decision not to discipline John Steenhuisen. This comes after the party…
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Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission
The Madlanga Commission heard explosive closed-door testimony from Witness M, a businessman who claims to have information linking heads of state, drug…
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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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Pivot Point: Soul Abraham on Leading Insurance Through Rising Risk
Old Mutual Insure CEO Soul Abraham joins Kaya Biz for a Pivot Point conversation on the turning points that shaped his leadership journey — from climate shocks…
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Credit Stress, Liquidity Pressure & Diverging Borrower Behaviour — TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Insights
TransUnion SA’s Ayesha Hatea unpacks the Q1 2026 Industry Insights Report, revealing diverging credit trends across bank and non‑bank personal loans, rising…
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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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What’s the fastest way for someone to become your enemy
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Business Update: Transnet Coal Shipments Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Shell SA Assets Sold to Abu Dhabi-Based Firm
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack Transnet's coal shipments returning to pre-pandemic levels. They also discussed the sale of…
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No Romance Without Finance: What's the Financial Pressure Like in Your Relationship and the Dating Game?
DJ Fresh and Thato reflected on what would have been the 76th birthday of the late Gwen Guthrie, whose 1986 hit Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent became an…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies: Junior Jury Thursdays
Kids help settle the debates. Today's question: If you spot your favourite celebrity having a meal with their family at a restaurant, should you ask for a…
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The Front Page - Top Stories To Look Out For In The Sowetan Today
DJ Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor Thabiso Thakali about what to expect in today's edition of the newspaper, with a focus on the Department of…
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Legal Matters: workplace harassment, PAIA and listener questions
This week's Legal Matters Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks key legal issues affecting South Africans, including compensation for workplace sexual harassment, access…
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Over 200 arrested in Gauteng illegal mining crackdown
More than 200 people have been arrested during a major illegal mining operation at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria. The multi-agency raid targeted illegal…
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Health Ombud finds no link between healthcare worker deaths and workplace bullying
The Health Ombud has found no evidence that workplace bullying, victimisation or poor working conditions directly caused the deaths of six healthcare…
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Morero says Joburg services will continue despite financial strain
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has assured residents that the city's financial challenges will not lead to a full-scale collapse in service delivery. His…
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Major taxi association benches foreign national drivers until further notice
The Faraday Taxi Association has suspended foreign national taxi drivers and operators from working until further notice, citing safety concerns following…
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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…
Kaya 959South Africa Doesn’t Have an Innovation Problem — It Has a Commercialisation Problem
South Africans have no shortage of ideas — but too few become successful businesses. The founder of StartUp Culture Tervern Jaftha explores the “valley of…
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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…
Kaya 959How Workplace Tech Is Quietly Costing SA’s Banks Millions
Altron Digital Business has released South Africa’s first Employee Technology Experience Index — revealing how tech friction, poor support and shadow IT are…
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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…