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This week, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal explores the extraordinary power of music and the role it has played in shaping social and political movements across the globe. From songs of protest and resistance to anthems of hope and identity, he unpacks how artists have used their music to challenge injustice, inspire change and give voice to important causes. Featuring music from Vusi Mahlasela's The Earth...

Looking for your next binge or a movie worth seeing? Leroy Marc is back with this week's top entertainment picks, reviewing the new e.tv telenovela The Four of Us, the big-screen releases Supergirl and A Crime, plus plenty of other must-watch recommendations. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, joined Phemelo to unpack the department's 2026/27 Budget Vote tabled before the Gauteng Legislature. The conversation explored the province's plans to strengthen social protection, tackle poverty, support vulnerable communities, invest in youth development, fight substance abuse, empower people living with disabilities and build greater s...

The Public Service Commission says government's failure to pay suppliers within 30 days remains a major concern, leaving many small businesses struggling to survive. National Treasury's latest figures show unpaid invoices worth R15.5 billion, with provincial departments responsible for nearly all of the backlog. Phemelo speaks to Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya about the impac...

Johannesburg households are paying more for electricity after City Power's new tariffs came into effect this week. The utility says the 8.63% increase will help fund infrastructure upgrades and improve service reliability, while protecting vulnerable households through its Free Basic Electricity Programme. But the hike comes as City Power continues to face scrutiny over billions of rand in irregul...

Absa Economist Sello Sekele unpacks June’s PMI decline from 50.8 to 47.3, the impact of easing Middle East tensions on fuel prices, the sharp drop in purchasing price pressures, weakening demand as buyers delay purchases, and why employment and inventories point to continued strain in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Cybercriminals are exploiting tax‑season anxiety with AI‑generated phishing emails, cloned SARS websites, WhatsApp spoofing and payroll‑related scams. Lucas Molefe explains why 2026 is a high‑risk year, how scammers mimic official communication, and the digital hygiene habits that protect your identity and refund. Essential listening for every taxpayer. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

From Vodacom to SAA to township fibre, Vuyani Jarana’s leadership journey is defined by resilience, reinvention and purpose. He reflects on the pivot points that shaped his philosophy, Ilitha’s mission to connect 500 000 low‑income homes, and why broadband is an economic multiplier. www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa’s savings landscape is under strain, with household savings below 1% and rising debt‑to‑income ratios. Nedbank’s Sisandile Nkatu breaks down the behavioural barriers holding South Africans back — from balance‑checking anxiety to frequent withdrawals — and explains why consistency matters more than income. A data‑driven look at how different segments are saving, and what needs to chang...

SARS Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu unpacks the 2026 Filing Season, from the phased rollout and enhanced risk engine to the rise of auto‑assessments. He explains how taxpayers should interpret assessments, and navigate a more targeted audit environment. A clear, practical guide to filing smarter this year. 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.

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

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 spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of SA vehicle sales continuing to improve. They also discussed ⁠Play Station's decision to discontinue physical disc production for games. ⁠

Fresh and Thato spoke to Renowned Actress, Rami Chuene on the last 20 years in her career, her relationship with aging and her latest role is playing a compassionate entrepreneur on eTV’s latest telenovela “The Four of Us” which airs Monday to Friday at 8:00 PM.

Fresh and Thato spoke to AMG Motor Racer, Clint Weston on the experience of driving the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Coupe and on being the reigning 2026 Simola Hillclimb Road Car and Supercar King of the Hill.

Fresh and Thato spoke to The Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on their top 3 stories this morning, namely reaction to the swearing in of former communications Minister Dina Pule as the new social development minister with Cosatu joining the chorus of outrage. An inspirational story of a 33 year old security guard Solomon Mosiane who has turned an author of short children's stories. Their Q&A...

On this week's Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacked the legal concept of a "hopeless case" and costs de bonis propriis through a labour dispute involving employees who sought an urgent court interdict to stop their employer from hiring replacement staff while an unfair dismissal case was still pending before the bargaining council. The application was dismissed, with the question of costs r...

Alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's bid to secure an eight-year prison sentence hit a major setback after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court rejected his plea agreement as unjust. The court instead proposed a 12-year sentence, saying the offences were driven by greed and finding no convincing evidence that Matlala had shown genuine remorse. While the proposed sent...

Praisy Dlamini shares her journey from KwaZulu‑Natal to becoming the first female Protégé of the Cape Winemakers Guild and now leading Adama Wines and the HER Wine Collection. We explore township‑to‑global entrepreneurship, w www.kaya959.co.za

Jonathan Kohler exposes the “second bond” — the monthly bill homeowners face before paying their actual home loan. From R4,000–R7,000 in Johannesburg and Cape Town to over R11,500 in Umhlanga, we unpack levies, utilities, maintenance, special levies and municipal tariffs that determine true affordability. A must‑listen for buyers, investors and tenants navigating SA’s property market. Kaya FM

Johannesburg residents began paying more for basic services after the City's above-inflation tariff increases came into effect on 1 July. Water, sanitation, refuse removal and property rates all increased, while prepaid electricity users were also hit with a higher fixed monthly charge. ActionSA criticised the hikes, arguing they placed even greater pressure on households already struggling with t...

KFC Africa’s 2025 Impact Report reveals a business model built on multiplying opportunity. Akhona Qengqe breaks down how 40,000 employees, 1,573 restaurants and a continent‑wide supply chain fuel livelihoods, youth development, leadership pipelines and community nutrition. From Add Hope’s 35.5 million meals to Mini‑Cricket’s 119,926 players, we explore how growth becomes impact www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered a standout June performance despite inflation, fuel price spikes and weaker consumer confidence. Dr Paulina Mamogobo, Chief Economist at NAAMSA, breaks down the domestic resilience, export pressures, shifting macroeconomic signals, and what these trends mean for the industry heading into the second half of 2026. 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.