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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 959RAF funding row reignites debate over fuel levy
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has rejected the Road Accident Fund’s proposal to increase the fuel levy to R3 per litre, saying motorists are already under…
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SAPCO’s Loyiso Toyiya's plan to tackle Joburg’s service delivery crisis
Phemelo is joined in studio by South African People’s Civic Organisation (SAPCO) president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Loyiso Toyiya to unpack the…
Kaya 959The Fintech Engine Behind Opportunity
Fintech is increasingly shaping how South Africans access economic opportunities. We speak to Peter Malebye, Managing Executive for Fintech at Vodacom South…
Kaya 959The Future of Responsible Gambling in South Africa
As South Africa's gambling sector evolves, so do concerns around consumer protection and regulation. Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, joins Kaya Biz…
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Can AI Change Driving Behaviour & Insurance Outcomes?
What if insurers could prevent accidents before they happen? Gugu Mfuphi speaks to Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure, about how artificial intelligence…
Kaya 959The Frontier Markets Opportunity
Frontier markets are often overlooked by global investors, yet they may offer compelling long-term opportunities. Varshan Maharaj, Portfolio Manager at Allan…
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SA Food Index 2026: Why Hunger Is Rising Despite Lower Food Inflation
Food inflation may be easing, but household hunger is worsening. Sanjeev Raghubir of Shoprite Group unpacks new findings showing hunger has reached its highest…
Kaya 959What workplace rule have you created for yourself?
What workplace rule have you created for yourself? What workplace lesson did you learn once, and now you will NEVER learn the hard way again? Kaya 959 Website
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 With Tebogo Aubrey Poopedi (Mr TAP) On His Book, Life Story And Broadcasting Career
Fresh and Thato spoke to Tebogo Aubrey Poopedi, known as Mr TAP, on his book, "How I Lost My Sight and Gained My Vision", the story of how Dj Fresh inspired…
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Business Update - Tongaat To Delist From The JSE And Boxer To Open New Stores
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of news of Tongaat set to delist from the JSE. They also discussed news of Boxer…
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Fresh Talker - Matric Exams, What Subjects Could've Better Prepared You For The World Of Today?
With today being the start of the exams for the class of 2026 Matric, the team reflected on subjects they wish they could've rather learned in high school to…
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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 IOL On Shadrack Sibiya's Resignation: Justice Or A Chance To Save Face?
Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on what to make of Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation as the Deputy National…
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Chris Hani’s killer linked to possible Polish parliamentary bid
Janusz Waluś, who assassinated South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani in 1993, could enter Polish politics, with a newspaper report suggesting he may…
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IMPACT: Pave The Way creates jobs while cleaning Joburg
Pave The Way is a community initiative founded by Carly Kay to tackle poor service delivery and create work opportunities for homeless and displaced people in…
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ANC challenges candidate exclusion as EFF fights removal of Phala Phala evidence leader
The ANC is challenging the IEC’s decision not to accept its candidate lists in two Eastern Cape municipalities, arguing that excluding its candidates would…
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EFF’s Omphile Maotwe sets sights on Tshwane mayoral seat
Phemelo is joined in studio by EFF Tshwane mayoral candidate and Treasurer General Omphile Maotwe to unpack the party’s manifesto and plans for the capital…
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The True Cost of Education
New research from FNB Education Insights 2026 reveals that most South African parents underestimate the true cost of education and overestimate their financial…
Kaya 959Building Careers Through Long-Term Education Investment
After investing more than R1.2 billion into education over the past decade, Nazeer Hoosen of FEMEF shares the key lessons from supporting learners across the…
Kaya 959Investing Through Market Volatility
With geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and interest-rate uncertainty driving volatility, investors are facing a flood of information and market…
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PWC SA Mines Report: Is South African Mining Entering a New Growth Cycle?
South Africa's mining sector may be on the cusp of a more constructive phase. Vuyiswa Khutlang from PwC South Africa explores how stronger commodity prices…
Kaya 959MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: Children Caught Between Two Countries:
Children Caught Between Two Countries: Growing Up in South Africa While Seeking Asylum with Lebo Magugu - Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa…
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After 40 Is After 40 - The Difficulty Of Rebuilding Your Life After A Rocky Patch
Fresh, Thato and Mpho reflected on Actor Harold Perrineau on losing everything after being cast on The Matrix and shared their own stories on the difficulty of…
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Business Update - Kenya Airways Get The Nod For New Funding & Shoprite Group Beefs Up Its Cyber Security
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Kenyan airways getting the nod for new funding. They also looked at the Shoprite…
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Fresh Talker - International Kick-Butt Day: What's the one thing you've been putting off since January?
The team reflected on today being National Kick Butt Day, a day to give yourself a kick in the pants and move from planning to doing on whatever you promised…
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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.
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The Front Page - Daily Maverick On The State Asking Court To Supervise Home Affairs Asylum System Resolution
Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick Journalist, Reitumetse Pilane on what to make of the latest developments in the South Africa’s asylum system debacle…
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T-Bose chats to Sammy Sehoana, the founder and CEO of LUMINE
Sammy Sehoana is the founder and CEO of LUMINE (and Lumine Botanica), an emerging African fragrance and quiet-luxury skincare house operating across multiple…
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DRIVE959 MUNCHKINZ: Class Captains stand Up
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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FRESH TALK: Who in your house has a tendency of expropriating your belongings without compensation or permission?
Fresh, Thato and the team opined on instances were they had to make peace with people they live with expropriated their belongings without compensation or…
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Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Thank Me Later Fridays
Today we asking, what are you most grateful for.
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Business Update: Launch of the New African Based Credit Ratings Agency.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of the launch of the new African Based Credit Ratings Agency. They also discussed what…
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The Front Page: The Mail & Guardian on the ConCourt’s asylum seeker "unintended consequences" saga.
Fresh and Thato spoke to Journalist at Mail & Guardian, Nkateko Joseph Mabasa on what to make of the Home Affairs directive regarding the intake of asylum…
Kaya 959Founding editor of The Debrief Network, Qaanitah Hunter
Phemelo is joined in studio by award-winning political journalist, author and founding editor of The Debrief Network, Qaanitah Hunter. They discuss her career…
Kaya 959Doing Life and Invisible
On this week’s What To Watch, Leroy Marc reviews Doing Life, now on Netflix, and Invisible, a new M-Net production premiering on 14 October 2026…
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March and March protests dominate the week’s headlines
Phemelo is joined by Kaya News anchor Katleho Sekhotho to unpack the week’s top stories, including the March and March protests and vehicles set alight in…
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ConCourt asylum ruling
The Constitutional Court’s asylum ruling has sparked fresh debate over migration and access to South Africa’s asylum system. Phemelo speaks to legal expert…
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Rethinking Entrepreneurship Through Technology
With most South African SMEs failing within their first five years, a new AI-powered platform is aiming to change the odds. Gugu Mfuphi speaks with Gift…
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Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum - Retirement Reform and South Africa's Future
What role can retirement savings play in supporting economic development? Thakane Setsabi-Mushonga, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants…
Kaya 959The Leadership Lessons Behind Attacq's Success
In this edition of Pivot Point, Gugu Mfuphi speaks with Jackie van Niekerk to unpack the defining moments of her career, leadership lessons from navigating a…
Kaya 959South Africa's R45 Billion Fast Food Boom
South Africans are spending more on convenience food despite ongoing financial pressure. Caroline Short, Research and Advisory Services Lead at Trade…
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SA Manufacturing Pulse & Localisation Progress as Q4 2026 Unfolds
South Africa's manufacturing sector remains central to the country's growth ambitions, but are policymakers and businesses doing enough to support local…
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The 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 - The Importance Of A CPF And How To Go About Forming A CPF In Your Community
Fresh and Thato spoke to Chairman of Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board, Thokozani Jacob Masilela on why every neighborhood needs a Community Police…
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Business Update - Regulation Set To Tighten Spam Calls & Still Competition And Investigates In SA's Local
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on The National Opt-Out Registry allows South Africans to block unwanted direct marketing calls and…
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Fresh Talker With Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi On the launch of Non-partisan Grassroots Civic Movement, The Batho Pele Convention
Fresh and Thato spoke to former EFF MP and host of the African Renaissance Podcast, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on the Batho Pele Convention: Siyazenzela initiative…
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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 On What To Make On The Story Of A Man Bitten By Deadly Mamba And Told Snake Was Harmless
Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on the story of a Durban man who was bitten by a highly venomous Green Mamba, only for people…
Kaya 959Legal Matters: Cars, consumer rights and contracts
On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks the Porsche 911 Carrera and business rescue, directives under the Consumer Protection Act, and…
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COSATU marches over jobs and wages
COSATU and its affiliates are staging nationwide marches and pickets over retrenchments, low wages, casualisation of work and concerns about workers’ rights…
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Gauteng Health admits medicine supply problems
Gauteng Health has confirmed medicine supply challenges at public health facilities but has not disclosed which medicines are affected or how many patients…
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Mr M has 300 recordings of Sibiya, court hears
The father of the 16-year-old at the centre of the sexual grooming case against suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has told his wife…
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Asylum system reopens after ConCourt ruling
South Africa’s asylum system is now open to all new applicants, including those who entered the country unlawfully or do not have a visa, following a…
Kaya 959From Domestic Worker to Business Builder
From domestic worker to entrepreneur, Lindiwe Shibambo has built Maid4U into a growing business focused on recruitment, training and compliance in South…
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The Psychology of Money: What Drives Financial Confidence In 2026
The latest Sanlam Financial Confidence Index Report shows an intriguing trend: financial confidence has remained stable, and in some areas even strengthened…
Kaya 959The Missing Link in SMME Growth
South Africa's entrepreneurs are proving resilient, but resilience alone isn't creating growth. New research from the State of the SMME 2026 Report reveals why…
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Absa's Big Crypto Bet: Bringing Digital Assets Into Banking
Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody solution, signalling a major shift in the evolution of financial…
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South Africa's Next Growth Bottleneck
Electricity reliability may be improving, but South Africa's economic constraints are shifting elsewhere. PwC's latest Economic Outlook highlights growing…
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#PRO-TIP:The one habit that could save you hundreds this year with Byron Rode
Byron Rode- Founder and CEO of My Cards