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Feel good about feeling good! That’s exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana. Kaya 959 Website

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

Fresh and Thato spoke to SA Football legend, Doctor Khumalo to share his journey of growth in the past 20 years and his relationship with Thato and Thato and how their careers converged over the years.

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato unpacking Stats SA second quarter jobs update. They also discussed some relief for consumers at the petrol pump today.

Fresh & Thato spoke to leading African marketing voice and Head of Marketing at Liberty, Thabang Ramogase to help you better understand Liberty’s core brand promise namely “In It With Y-ou, All of You” and what this all mean for you and to answer the difficult question of whether Liberty's annual claims statistics serve as tangible proof of the brand promise.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Mbali Thethane, Karinda Jagmohan and Pitso Molemane to reflect on the effects of yesterday's March and March protests and on what to anticipate today. Fresh asked listeners on whether the marches had affected them in any way?

SARS has upgraded auto‑assessments with pre‑filled investment data, cleaner forms, WhatsApp notices and smarter verification alerts. But automation doesn’t guarantee accuracy. Andre Bothma from Tax Tim explains what’s improved, what taxpayers must still check manually, and how TaxTim’s Auto‑Assessment Checker and TimAI can help prevent costly mistakes.

South Africa faces three simultaneous migration forces: regional labour inflows, skilled emigration, and massive internal movement toward urban edges. Andrew Fulton breaks down the real numbers behind immigration, emigration and interprovincial migration Kaya FM

Anti‑immigration protests highlight deep governance failures, rising public frustration and the erosion of state authority. Professor William Gumede unpacks the political economy behind the unrest, the risks to social cohesion, the impact on investor confidence, and why South Africa urgently needs a coordinated, evidence‑based migration strategy. Kaya FM

GDP shows modest growth, QES shows formal job trends, and the QLFS reveals household‑level pressure. Together, they paint a complex picture of South Africa’s labour market. Statistician‑General Risenga Maluleke explains how these data sets interlink, where they diverge, and what they reveal about job creation. Kaya FM

South Africa’s tax season opens with new rules, new risks and widespread misconceptions. From two‑pot withdrawals taxed at marginal rates to multiple IRP5s, provisional tax surprises and auto‑assessment pitfalls. Stian De Witt from NMG Benefits explains the hidden traps catching ordinary South Africans Kaya FM

The South African National Defence Force has been deployed to Johannesburg's CBD after tensions escalated during Tuesday's anti-illegal immigration protest. While the main march concluded peacefully, a splinter group of more than a thousand protesters remained in the city centre, prompting a major security response. Police and soldiers are patrolling the streets following isolated incidents, inclu...

Although Tuesday's anti-illegal immigration marches in KwaZulu-Natal ended without major incidents, authorities remain on high alert amid fears of further overnight looting. Thousands took part in demonstrations across the province, but isolated attacks on foreign-owned spaza shops were reported in Hammarsdale, Mariannridge and Clermont. Community leaders say looters struck in the early hours afte...

The Border Management Authority has deployed additional immigration officials and border guards to Beitbridge as more than 150 buses carrying Malawian, Zimbabwean and Zambian migrants make their way to the border. While authorities say they are fully prepared to process and deport those being repatriated, managing heavy truck traffic along the border corridor remains a key challenge. Several buses...

South Africa remains on high alert as anti-migrant protests continue across parts of the country. While the Ministry of Police says most demonstrations have remained peaceful, arrests have been made following incidents of looting and attempted looting. The protests come after weeks of rising tensions and violence targeting African migrants, with President Cyril Ramaphosa assuring the nation that s...

The anti-immigration campaign by March and March has sparked intense conversations across South Africa. Have these conversations changed how you see the people closest to you? Does it matter what their opinions are when it comes to March and March anti-immigration protest. Has hearing a friend, colleague or family member's opinion made you understand them better or see them differently? And Do you...

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Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on important lessons learned from their first jobs. Thomas asked listeners on what's the one lesson that your first job taught you either about money, about people, or even about yourself, that you still carry with you today? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on TakeAlot reporting a profit for the first time. They also discussed ⁠SARS making a few changes ahead of the start of the new filing season. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on what to make of the state of the road this morning and whether it's just better to stay home today in light of the march and march protests and road closures. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Deep cuts to US-funded HIV programmes are leaving many transgender South Africans struggling to access life-saving healthcare, including hormone treatment and HIV prevention services. Phemelo spoke to health and science journalist who writes for Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism's Ida Jooste about the growing impact of the funding crisis and what it means for one of the country's most vulnera...

The Constitutional Court is hearing a high-profile bid by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to remove Judge Sisi Khampepe from chairing the TRC cases inquiry over allegations of bias. Phemelo unpacked the legal arguments and what's at stake with legal expert Bophelo Seleke. Kayafm

A legal showdown is brewing over the next phase of the AARTO Act, with SALGA asking the courts to stop its implementation, warning it could place a crippling financial burden on municipalities. Phemelo spoke to SALGA Public Transport and Roads Working Group Chairperson, Cllr Sebang Motlhabi, about why local government believes the rollout should be halted. Kayafm

South Africa is on high alert ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration protests on June 30, with government ramping up security while urging calm. As tensions rise and migrant communities voice fears over safety, Phemelo unpacked what's driving the demonstrations and what authorities are expecting with Kaya News Reporter Karinda Jagmohan. Kayafm

Despite Middle East tensions, gold hasn’t delivered the classic crisis hedge rally. Dr Nico Marais explains why gold protects against monetary instability, not geopolitics – and how dollar strength, real rates, liquidity constraints and Chinese retail flows are shaping 2026’s volatile price action. A sharp, data‑anchored look at gold’s true role in modern portfolios. Best Of Kaya Biz