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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.

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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...

#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of the Bank of America being fined over a billion dollars. They also discussed investment firm Ninety One looking to fund some growth in Joburg. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Franchise Principal and Financial Adviser at Liberty, Amanda Dusse on the value of personalized advice, what a good financial conversation looks like, and how a free, obligation-free Financial Plan can turn uncertainty into clarity. Kaya 959

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakeli on what to make of mayoral hopefuls gathering at a town hall in Orlando, Soweto, were candidates were asked how they’d feed a city where thousands of households are going without. This in light of reports that household hunger has hit a 15-year high affecting one in eight families. Listeners also opined on normal food items which have...

Former DRC president Joseph Kabila has launched a new political and military coalition that includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which controls parts of eastern Congo. Meanwhile, Eritrea has asked the UN Security Council to intervene in its escalating dispute with Ethiopia, warning that accusations of a military incursion could lead to war. Phemelo speaks to Thembisa Fakude, Research Fellow...

The father of the 16-year-old at the centre of the sexual grooming case against former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has told the court that Sibiya threatened to harm his family after he reported him to police. The allegations were detailed during Sibiya’s bail proceedings, with Mr M saying he feared the former officer’s influence and capabilities. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News...

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 financial pressure. The focus is now on fixing the fund’s management and addressing its financial challenges, while OUTA argues that years of mismanagement and maladministration are at the heart of the crisis. Phemelo speaks to OUTA CEO Wayn...

Phemelo is joined in studio by South African People’s Civic Organisation (SAPCO) president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Loyiso Toyiya to unpack the organisation’s civic manifesto and plans for the city. Its priorities include stabilising municipal finances, improving service delivery, strengthening community participation, tackling corruption and supporting young people and vulnerable commun...

Fintech is increasingly shaping how South Africans access economic opportunities. We speak to Peter Malebye, Managing Executive for Fintech at Vodacom South Africa, about a new mobility ecosystem expected to unlock thousands of driver opportunities and how the convergence of technology, finance and connectivity is transforming entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. www.kaya959.co.za

As South Africa's gambling sector evolves, so do concerns around consumer protection and regulation. Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, joins Kaya Biz to talk about the company's new Responsible Gambling Charter, the rise of offshore operators, and how technology could play a larger role in protecting players while supporting industry growth www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

What if insurers could prevent accidents before they happen? Gugu Mfuphi speaks to Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure, about how artificial intelligence, behavioural science and telematics are helping to identify risky driving habits and encourage safer behaviour. The conversation explores whether the future of insurance lies in changing risk rather than simply pricing it. www.kaya959.co.za &...

Frontier markets are often overlooked by global investors, yet they may offer compelling long-term opportunities. Varshan Maharaj, Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray, explores how investors can navigate political and currency risks while uncovering attractive businesses in some of the world's lesser-known economies www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

Food inflation may be easing, but household hunger is worsening. Sanjeev Raghubir of Shoprite Group unpacks new findings showing hunger has reached its highest level since 2010. He shares why rising housing, utility and living costs are squeezing disposable income, what retail purchasing behaviour reveals about consumer distress, and why food insecurity is becoming an increasingly complex economic...

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 him to go into radio and eventually starting "Skills Village Radio", an award-winning online community station with an aiming to help society better understand the world of the blind. Kaya 959