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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

#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 opening new stores. Kaya 959

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 better prepare them for the world of today.   kick start their exams, with the benefit of hindsight what subjects do you believe would’ve better prepared you for the world of today?   Kaya 959

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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 Commissioner for Crime Detection through his lawyer yesterday, shortly after his SAPS disciplinary hearing got under way. The police have called it a dishonourable discharge. In a statement, the SAPS confirmed that his employment had been termi...

Janusz Waluś, who assassinated South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani in 1993, could enter Polish politics, with a newspaper report suggesting he may stand for Parliament in 2027. Since his deportation from South Africa in 2024, Waluś has become a figure celebrated by Poland’s far right. Phemelo speaks to Jędrzej Słodkowski, reporter and editor at Gazeta Wyborcza magazine in Poland. www.k...

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 Johannesburg. Since May, the initiative has raised around R200,000 and created 800 work opportunities, paying participants to clean pavements, road gutters and stormwater drains while providing a home-cooked meal. Phemelo speaks to founder C...

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 disenfranchise voters. Meanwhile, the EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association are asking the Western Cape High Court to reinstate Advocate Thandazani Madonsela as evidence leader in the parliamentary impeachment process linked to Ph...

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 ahead of the 4 November local government elections. The discussion looks at the EFF’s proposals for improving service delivery, stabilising municipal finances, tackling corruption and restoring accountability in the City of Tshwane. www.kaya959...

New research from FNB Education Insights 2026 reveals that most South African parents underestimate the true cost of education and overestimate their financial preparedness. Matthew Green explains why school fees are only part of the equation and how families can build more resilient education plans. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

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 education continuum. The conversation explores how education, skills development and mentorship can help transform potential into employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. www.kaya959.co.za

With geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices and interest-rate uncertainty driving volatility, investors are facing a flood of information and market reactions. Phillip Dube, Head of Equity Finance at Investec, discusses how to separate genuine investment opportunities from short-term market noise and stay focused on long-term wealth creation www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz

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, improving reserve positions and rising demand for critical minerals could reshape the outlook for one of the country's most important industries www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Children Caught Between Two Countries: Growing Up in South Africa While Seeking Asylum with Lebo Magugu - Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) project Coordinator

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 having to start afresh in the mid-ages. Listeners shared their stories of starting afresh after a rocky patch in life.

Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups and get to tell us how they spent the weekend.