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New SATC research shows South Africa’s national roads are becoming crime corridors, with hotspots for hijackings, smash‑and‑grabs, shootings and cash‑in‑transit robberies. Serialong Kumalo explains how crime is now a transport safety issue — and why infrastructure, policing and mobility planning must adapt. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africans have no shortage of ideas — but too few become successful businesses. The founder of StartUp Culture Tervern Jaftha explores the “valley of death” between invention and commercialisation, the role of funding, mentorship and partnerships, and what must change for innovators to scale commercially viable ventures. www.kaya959.co.za

Fuel price increases, global uncertainty and rising operating costs are pushing SMEs into survival mode. Jeremy Lang from Business Partners Limited discusses the latest SME Confidence Index, revealing falling confidence levels, proactive cost‑cutting, supply chain adjustments and the support mechanisms SMEs need most right now. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Altron Digital Business has released South Africa’s first Employee Technology Experience Index — revealing how tech friction, poor support and shadow IT are eroding productivity and customer experience. Managing Director, Craig Stewart unpacks the data and explains why IT support, AI readiness and core infrastructure are now board‑level priorities. www.kaya959.co.za

The PayInc Economic Index fell another 0.9% in June, reaching its lowest level since November. Independent Economist Elize Kruger explains how inflation, fuel prices, global uncertainty and mixed PMI signals are weighing on South Africa’s economic momentum — and why electronic payments remain a rare bright spot. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

They said it… because they had to! Landzy and Zama from Because We Said So joined Andy for a candid edition of Girl, Let’s Talk. Real conversations. Real laughs. And Real lessons were shared. Kaya 959 Website

Why Your Family Could Be Asset-Rich but Cash-Poor with Khotso Ramphele is a specialist Independent Senior Financial Planner and Founder of My adviZAR

Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

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 the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations Kaya FM

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack East Africa's emergence as the fastest-growing banking region on the continent, driven by the widespread adoption of digital financial services. They also discussed Eskom's gradual scaling back of its load reduction programme. Kaya 959

DJ Fresh and Thato reflected on Cristiano Ronaldo's acceptance that he may never win the FIFA World Cup. The duo asked listeners: What dream or goal have you finally accepted may never happen? When did you realise it was time to let go? And can you share an example of a time when your persistence paid off? Kaya 959

Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool. Kaya 959

Fresh & Thato spoke Kaya News Reporter, Tsholofelo Tsoko on what to make of EFF leader Julius Malema on the alleged conspiracy to oust the Inspector-General of Intelligence, at the time, Setlhomamaru Dintwe and on the quid pro quo relationship Malema had with suspended deputy head of crime intelligence Feroz Khan and the intermediary, Muhammad Sayed. Kaya 959

The Public Protector has found that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing problems including deteriorating sewer infrastructure, poor refuse collection and delays in repairing roads and water leaks. The findings, following a four-year investigation, direct the City to address the shortcomings and improve service...

A new South African Human Rights Commission report has found that sexual violence in schools is a widespread and systemic crisis, with thousands of child abuse and sexual offence cases reported each year. The Commission says learners' rights to safety and education continue to be undermined, calling for stronger measures to prevent abuse and hold perpetrators accountable. Phemelo spoke to SA Human...

ActionSA has turned to the Information Regulator after the SAPS refused to release documents linked to the Phala Phala farm theft. The party wants access to President Cyril Ramaphosa's affidavit and other records, arguing they could help clarify discrepancies over the amount of money allegedly stolen from the farm. Phemelo spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, about the party's...

The DA has gone to court to challenge a Tshwane council decision to dock Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise just two months' salary after a forensic report found he breached the councillors' code of conduct by benefiting from a company doing business with the city. The party argues the sanction is too lenient and risks setting a dangerous precedent for public officials found guilty of ethical misconduct....

The Gauteng government is moving ahead with plans to evict illegal occupants from state-funded housing as it seeks to return RDP homes to qualifying beneficiaries. The province says the affected houses were unlawfully occupied despite being allocated to people on the official housing waiting list. Authorities insist the evictions will follow due legal process before the homes are refurbished where...

Yoco Co-founder Lungisa Matshoba reveals Yoco’s biggest strategic shift yet — from card machines to a full AI‑powered business platform. We unpack the new AI Business Agent, POS intelligence, admin‑cutting automation, and how these tools could reshape productivity for South Africa’s small businesses. www.kaya959.co.za

Caroline Bergmann, Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons, breaks down the Competition Commission’s Franchise Market Inquiry — a structural intervention into one of SA’s most powerful sectors. We explore franchisee leverage, lender exposure, franchisor compliance, and lessons from past market inquiries shaping what comes next. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

ICB's Barbara Cawcutt explains South Africa’s AI paradox: world‑leading adoption but deep digital exclusion. With only 16% computer ownership, low digital literacy, and thousands of schools without computer centres, we explore why capability — not connectivity — is the real barrier to participation in the AI economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Allan Gray's Meagan Fraser guides listeners through the first week of tax season — from auto‑assessments and pre‑populated errors to missing documents and two‑pot withdrawals. A practical, proactive roadmap to filing accurately and avoiding costly delays. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

Ricardo Smith, CIO at Absa Investments, unpacks South Africa’s sixth straight quarter of GDP growth — and why households aren’t feeling it. We explore flat consumption, weak investment, rising fuel prices, the SARB’s rate hike, and what all of this means for income, confidence and debt exposure heading into Q2. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Drive 959 with Glen Lewis, weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack Moody's review of the City of Joburg's finances. They also discussed the impact of slow internet connectivity on parts of South Africa. Kaya 959