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Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of The New York Times crowning "Breaking Bad" the best television series of the 21st century, following a survey of more than 500 actors, writers, showrunners and industry insiders. The team asked listeners to comment on which local TV show or series would be best suited to represent SA at the World Championships of TV series?  Kaya 959

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Se-Anne Koopman, Content Manager at IOL on what to make of news of Treasury informing Parliament's Standing Committee that 8,023 funded SAPS posts remain vacant, contributing to police underspending around R2.7 billion (~8% below projection) of their R127 billion budget. Treasury noted salary underspending stems from these vacancies, while SAPS aims to recruit 11,000 train...

In this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses pacta sunt servanda and the sale of a home, hopeless cases and costs de bonis propriis, and dismissal following a protected disclosure, while also answering listeners’ burning legal questions. www.kaya959.co.za

Phemelo speaks to African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Commissioner Dr Solomon Dersso about the Commission’s promotion mission in South Africa and its engagements on the country’s human-rights framework. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo speaks to University of Johannesburg Senior Research Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership Dr Oscar van Heerden about the South African government’s decision to demarche US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell and the latest tensions between the two countries. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Most people know they should invest. Far fewer actually do. In this special ETFSA panel discussion, Suzan Ramotshabi, Wendy Hlatshwayo and Gareth Stobie unpack the behavioural, emotional and practical barriers holding South Africans back from building wealth, and why successful investing is often more about habits than market expertise www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Capitec delivered headline earnings growth of 19% to R9.5 billion while growing its client base to 26.6 million. But the bigger story may be what's driving that growth. CEO Graham Lee explains how fintech, insurance, payments and business banking are reshaping the future of the group and where the next phase of expansion will come from www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Township consumers aren't simply chasing lower prices. According to the latest Township CX Report, they're managing a daily "cost of coping" shaped by service delivery failures, affordability pressures and digital access challenges. Mongezi Mtati explains what business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators need to understand to build products and brands that genuinely matter www.kaya959.co.za

Novo Nordisk is now simply "Novo", but the rebrand goes far beyond a new name. Sara Norcross, VP and General Manager for South Africa, joins us to discuss obesity, hypertension, healthcare access and why addressing chronic disease has become as much an economic imperative as a healthcare one www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

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 Sekhoto.

Nombulelo "Lelo" Boyana, professionally known as Ms. LeloB, is a pioneering South African digital media entrepreneur, entertainment journalist, and travel content creator. Based in Johannesburg, she is widely celebrated as one of South Africa’s early digital adopters, having deeply shaped the country's early celebrity blogging landscape. Today, she focuses on empowering and inspiring African women...

On this Big Moves conversation, Fresh and Thato spoke to Sihle Magubane on how a chance cappuccino at an arts festival changed the course of his life. Raised in Nkandla and responsible for his siblings from the age of 16, he trained as a barista in Johannesburg, spent a decade honing his craft, and launched Sihle's Brew in 2012. Sihle spoke about the journey from small-batch roaster to national re...

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on the Petrol prices set to increase in October. And on what to expect from ⁠the KayaBiz ETFSA round table this evening.  Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Siphokazi Mapasa, Senior Legal Marketing Specialist at Liberty, an admitted attorney and Certified Financial Planner on the importance of National Wills Month. They also reflectede on Liberty's Evolving Families research which found that over half of South African households no longer fit the traditional nuclear mould. With the core message: protecting your lifestyle is ab...

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to make of the President Ramaphosa's national address on GBVF and admission that the government has not done enough to protect women, and that South Africa is facing the same crisis he addressed seven years ago. And the practicality of his four measures with deadlines: a national review of unresolved cases, a plan to clear for...

Kaya News Reporter Keneiloe Huma joins Phemelo to unpack the latest developments in suspended, Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail application, including the allegations of rape, sexual grooming and human trafficking, which he denies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Phemelo speaks to Executive Director of Strategic Litigation in Africa, Sibongile Ndashe, about the legal challenge to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, the government’s response to the ongoing crisis and the recent killings in Ekurhuleni. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo is joined by Patriotic Alliance Joburg Mayoral Candidate Kenny Kunene to discuss the party’s 2026 manifesto for Johannesburg, including its focus on service delivery, immigration and the challenges facing the city. www.kaya959.co.za

Venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has secured a R300 million first close for its inaugural fund, targeting high-growth businesses using technology to expand access and economic participation. Gugu Mfuphi speaks to founder and CEO Mamokete Ramathe about venture capital, scaling South African startups, funding gaps and identifying the country's next generation of technology success stories...

South Africa's payments landscape is undergoing significant reform, with regulators and industry players seeking to expand access, increase competition and lower transaction costs. Lincoln Mali, in his capacity as President of the Association of South African Payment Providers, talks about digital payments, merchant adoption, financial inclusion and what a more modern payments system could mean fo...

Successful investing is not about being right on every call. It's about ensuring your winners have a meaningful impact while managing risk when things don't go according to plan. We speak to Mica Townsend from Allan Gray about conviction investing, portfolio construction, position sizing and the lessons investors can learn from both success and failure www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

South Africa's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics showed the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs in the second quarter, even as wages continued to rise. Nkosinathi Mahlangu from the Momentum Group Foundation unpacks what the latest employment data reveals about economic activity, shifting industry trends, entrepreneurship opportunities and the outlook for young South Africans seeking a foothold in...

Retail-focused property group Vukile Property Fund reported strong trading across its South African and European portfolios, supported by healthy sales growth, high occupancy levels and resilient leasing activity. CEO Laurence Rapp joins us to talk about expanding in Europe, integrating newly acquired Spanish and Italian assets, navigating currency headwinds and why the group remains confident in...