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Former president Jacob Zuma and French defence company Thales have abandoned further appeals against a ruling clearing the way for the long-delayed arms deal corruption trial to proceed. The National Prosecuting Authority says the trial is now set to begin on 1 February 2027, after more than two decades of legal challenges and delays. Phemelo speaks to Open Secrets director Hennie van Vuuren. Kaya...

The Constitutional Court has ordered the IEC to include 181 ANC councillor candidates previously excluded from the party’s lists, after the ANC blamed technical glitches in the commission’s online system. The ruling has raised concerns about the precedent it could set for electoral deadlines, with the DA questioning its implications. Phemelo speaks to legal expert Bophelo Seleke about the judgment...

On this edition of Pivot Point, Airports Company South Africa's Ciska Pascale John reflects on her leadership journey and the growing importance of commercial property in the airport ecosystem. She discusses career-defining moments, resilience, stakeholder management and how non-aeronautical revenue has become a crucial growth engine for ACSA.

Access to funding remains a major challenge for South African entrepreneurs, but is capital really the biggest obstacle? Old Mutual's Ndumiso Zulu explores why investment readiness, governance and compliance have become critical differentiators for SMEs seeking growth capital and long-term sustainability. Kaya FM

Africa's entertainment and media sectors are evolving rapidly, but technology alone won't determine the winners. Charles Stuart of PwC unpacks the latest Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook, examining growth opportunities across South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria, the rise of gaming, shifting advertising trends and the enduring value of cultural connection Kaya FM

With millions of South Africans battling impaired credit records and year-end spending pressures approaching, Trevor Misthry from National Debt Counsellors shares practical steps to regain control. From debt reconciliation and budgeting to avoiding festive season traps, this conversation focuses on building financial resilience before December arrives. Kaya FM

Equites Property Fund has reported stronger earnings, near-zero vacancies and a strengthened balance sheet as it completes its strategic UK exit. CEO Andrea Taverna-Turisan unpacks why the group is doubling down on South African logistics, where rental growth is emerging, and why demand for prime logistics assets continues to outpace supply. 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.

Fcresh and Thato spoke to Motoring Journalist at TimesLIVE, Thomas Falkiner on for the latest episode of the motoring segment. Formula One is coming back to Africa, carmakers are bringing back the physical buttons after years of touchscreens, with Euro NCAP’s 2026 safety tests now favouring real switches for the basics. Honda’s new CR-V hybrid has landed at R949,900, cheaper than the car it replac...

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on how Clicks and Dischem are going head-to-head on rewards and loyalty points. They also discussed the harsh reality of illicit cigarette cartels in SA. Kaya 959

The team shared stories of instances on things you use that were never meant for you, or even products meant for something else but WENA you went “Hmmmm this product could work well here.” Which product are you NOT the target market for, but still use every single day?  Kaya 959

Every Thursdays Kids help settle the debates. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Senior Journalist at The Citizen, Faizel Patel on former president, Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales both letting the deadline pass to appeal the 14 May Judgement. According to the NPA, neither side filed an application for leave to appeal, which means the order is final, and the trial starts on 1 February 2027. Kaya 959

On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses suspensive conditions in contracts, the role of in-house counsel as commissioners of oaths, applications to halt bank execution proceedings and the Constitutional Court’s ruling on pension exclusions in divorce proceedings. She also answers some of your burning legal questions.

The City of Tshwane says its finances have improved since the ANC-ActionSA-led coalition took office, with reduced debt and stronger revenue collection systems. However, Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Eugene Modise says the metro still needs to improve revenue collection and address its historical debt. Phemelo Motene speaks to Eugene Modise about the city’s end-of-term report and its financial reco...

Four people have been killed and five others injured, including two children, in a mass shooting in Gauteng. The victims were returning from a memorial service for a political party member when they came under fire. A suspect is in custody, with the Political Killings Task Team investigating murder and attempted murder charges. Phemelo speaks to ANC Ekurhuleni Acting Regional Secretary Moipone Mhl...

The IEC has printed more than 66% of the 79 million ballot papers needed for South Africa’s 4 November local government elections, with printing expected to be completed by 18 October. The commission says all 23,696 voting stations have been secured, while the distribution of election materials is underway ahead of special voting and election day. Phemelo speaks to IEC General Manager for Electora...

The government is heading back to court to reclaim about 2,000 hectares of state-owned land at Knoflokskraal near Grabouw, where some properties are allegedly being used as holiday homes, Airbnb rentals and restaurants. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the land, occupied during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, is intended for forestry, investment and job creation. Phemel...

Access to capital is often seen as the biggest hurdle facing young entrepreneurs, but is money alone enough? Setlogane Manchidi, Managing Executive for Corporate Citizenship at Absa Group, discusses the realities of entrepreneurship in South Africa, why mentorship and market access matter just as much as funding, and how the Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund aims to help build the next generation o...

When the pandemic disrupted restaurant trading, Col'Cacchio faced a critical question: how could a restaurant brand continue reaching customers when dining rooms stood empty? Group CEO Etienne Pieterse shares how a supermarket trial during COVID evolved into a growing retail business, the challenges of preserving quality at scale, and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn about adaptation, diversifi...

Ramona Maria Grewan has become the first woman to chair Black Management Forum Investments in its 30-year history. In this conversation, she reflects on leadership, governance and transformation, and discusses how black-owned investment vehicles can drive both commercial returns and meaningful economic inclusion in South Africa Kaya FM

A decade of regulatory reform, stronger financial infrastructure and expanding investment opportunities has transformed many African capital markets. But despite the progress, challenges around liquidity, foreign exchange access and investor confidence remain. Anthony Kirui, Head of Africa Regional Global Markets at Absa CIB, unpacks how far the continent's markets have come, what still needs fixi...

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.

Know when your loyalty points expire before it is too late with Byron Rode- Founder and CEO of My Cards

Fresh and Thato spoke to Buhlebenkosi Mbatha, the founder of Incoso Goat Meat on the story of how a University of Pretoria publishing and marketing graduate with no farming background, he bought five goats in Ulundi in 2018 while unemployed. Today he coordinates the whole value chain: he buys from farmers through the Qhakaza Goat Farmers Association, has the animals slaughtered to his specificatio...