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Fresh and Thato reflect on the story of a US woman named Victoria Marie who was locked in a Planet Fitness gym this weekend, this after the gym closed early for the holiday and she was showering when employees locked up.  Kaya 959

Every Tuesday Kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas. Kaya 959

Fresh & Thato spoke to Editor of IOL, Lance Witten on what to make of President Ramaphosa comments indicating that he is prepared to consider extending the Madlanga Commission's deadline if commissioners conclude they need more time. Fresh and Thato also reflected on IShowSpeed breaking down on his YouTube stream following Portugal's defeat in what will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup match...

From celebrations marking US Independence Day to the latest developments involving Iran, major international events continue to shape the global agenda. Phemelo speaks to global affairs specialist and Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute of Global Security, Dr Terence McNamee, for analysis of the key stories and what they could mean for the international community. www.kaya959.co.za · Ka...

A landmark Constitutional Court judgment has ordered the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government to prioritise affordable housing in well-located inner-city areas, calling it a constitutional duty to reverse apartheid-era spatial inequality. The ruling ends a nearly decade-long legal battle over the Tafelberg School site and could reshape housing policy across South Africa. Phemelo speak...

Overflowing bins and missed collections are frustrating Johannesburg residents as Pikitup grapples with mounting debt and labour unrest. The entity has confirmed it owes contractors and suppliers more than R1.3 billion, with over 70 businesses still awaiting payment. So, what's causing the delays, and when can residents expect refuse collection to return to normal? Phemelo speaks to Pikitup spokes...

The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) has cleared former chairperson Makhudu Sefara of wrongdoing following an independent inquiry into his links to a National Lotteries Commission grant. Despite the outcome, SANEF says Sefara will not return to the organisation's top leadership position. The inquiry followed his decision to step aside in April after he was named in a Special Investigat...

A new investigation into the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has uncovered serious governance failures, weak financial controls and more than R2 billion in irregular expenditure over four audited years. Speaking in Pretoria, Solly Malatsi said the failures have delayed critical ICT projects, forcing departments such as Home Affairs, Police and Justice to seek alternatives outside SITA's...

Hollywoodbets’ Devin Heffer takes us inside the extraordinary revival of South African horse racing. The Hollywoodbets Durban July is now edging toward a R1 billion economic contribution — a dramatic turnaround for an industry nearly wiped out by the Steinhoff fallout and the pandemic. Heffer explains how the Durban July has become a symbol of renewed confidence, growth and economic impact. www.ka...

NADA Chairperson Brandon Cohen unpacks South Africa’s remarkable new‑vehicle market performance. We explore why consumers are returning to trusted brands, how affordability pressures shape buying behaviour, the rise of Chinese manufacturers, and the booming demand for used commercial vehicles. Cohen also outlines the risks and opportunities for H2 2026 www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Absa’s Nonhlanhla Magagula discusses the newly launched Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF) — a grant‑funded model designed to help young South Africans turn ideas into viable businesses. With no repayment and no equity taken, AYEF tackles barriers like funding, mentorship, networks and market access. We explore why entrepreneurship is becoming central to solving youth unemployment, how the “p...

Old Mutual’s Lulama Mrara challenges the myth that life cover is only for people with assets. She explains why a young earner’s income‑generating ability is their most valuable asset — and why protecting it is the foundation of wealth creation. We unpack South Africa’s R1.3 million life‑cover gap, the R1.8 million disability gap, and how early cover can safeguard a young person’s financial future....

PwC Chief Economist Lullu Krugel unpacks South Africa’s slowing but still‑intact recovery as the country enters H2 2026. We explore the cost‑push shock from Middle East tensions, the rand’s volatility, rising input costs, and the implications of a 7% repo rate. Krugel breaks down sector winners and laggards, inflation risks, and the key swing factors shaping the next six months www.kaya959.co.za &...

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

What’s one thing you feel you’re the only person in your household who cares about? Kaya 959 Website

Fresh and Thato on After 40 Is After 40 spoke to Founder of the Saved & Single movement, Melo Be Great on what to expect from their workshops for the 40-plus crowd who are single, saved, and refusing to settle. The next workshops will be on the 25th of July at The Harv Table in Sunninghill. Where they’ll be discussing faith, dating after 40, and why starting over might actually be starting better....

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of The Competition Commission announcement to investigate the local franchise industry at large. They also looked at ⁠Chinese auto maker, Chery, officially taking over the Nissan manufacturing plant in Rosslyn. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato discussed what to make of the backlash Credo V Daniels received after his viral performance live on eNCA. Subsequent to this performance, Credo V's music was removed from Apple music.  The team asked listeners whether the criticism against Credo V Daniels and the removal of his music from Apple music warranted? Kaya 959

Every Monday Kids get things off their chest about grown-ups. How is the holidays (midterm break)…?? What confuses you about parents & teachers about their rules? Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Political analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for some analysis on the effects of 6 July 2025, explosive "bombshell" media briefing delivered by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as today marks 1 year anniversary. Fresh asked...

This Sunday on The World Show… we’re joined by Joburg-based singer, songwriter and storyteller Imvemnyama. Sive Mqikela was born in Komani, Eastern Cape, and creates deeply expressive music that combines contemporary jazz, cultural memory, and powerful personal storytelling. Balancing life as an attorney and an artist, his critically acclaimed debut EP, Emnyamandawo, introduces a distinct new voic...

Fresh and Thato spoke to Judith Sephuma on her brand-new album out titled “When Winter Fades”, her live performance Emperors Palace tomorrow and her inspiration behind her fitness journey.

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh & Thato on what to make of government ramping up its battle against illegal online gambling platforms. They also discussed the battle between online groceries heating up in SA heats.

Fresh and Thato spoke on some of the unwritten rules they think everyone should know and follow.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Journalist at Mail & Guardian, Hasina Kathrada on their investigation on illegal weight loss drugs flooding the SA market, namely Retatrutide an injectable experimental weight loss drug eclipsing even Ozempic and Mounjaro with trials indicating that it is highly potent, leading to up to a 28% body weight reduction. How far have you gone or willing to go to lose weight? And...