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Deloitte’s 2026 Gen Z & Millennial Survey reveals a generational reset: young professionals are choosing stability before speed, skills before titles, and well‑being before burnout. Lungile Mahluza from Deloitte Africa unpacks AI readiness gaps, digital fatigue, leadership hesitancy, purpose‑driven work, and how South Africa’s realities shape what talent expects from employers today.

PwC’s Mine 2026 report shows miners posting record profits — yet facing unprecedented structural pressures. Energy Utilities and Resource Assurance Partner Vuyiswa Khutlang breaks down the three imperatives reshaping mining: policy stability, capital mobilisation, and technology‑driven productivity. We explore copper’s surge, coal’s decline, selective M&A, and why geology alone no longer determine...

The Middle East ceasefire may hold — or unravel. Either way, Africa is already feeling the tremors. Political analyst Jervin Naidoo maps how geopolitical shocks strain fiscal balances, fuel inflation, election stability, capital flows and sovereign risk premiums across the continent. A deep dive into Africa’s political vulnerability and the lingering effects expected into 2027. Kaya FM

E Squared’s 2025 Impact Report showcases a powerful model of patient capital, responsible entrepreneurship and transformation-driven investing. CEO Gladwyn Leeuw explains the shift to “lives meaningfully improved", the pipeline‑to‑scale approach, backing Black and female founders, and building businesses that endure — all while delivering commercial and social returns. Kaya FM

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

Today's theme is Early 2000s Neo Soul Hits www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on African banks including South Africa's Nedbank ​seeking to expand in Kenya. They also spoke on the ⁠Oil price in focus again on the back of ongoing peace talks in the Middle East. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team share their experience on the notion ghosting people or turn down a date, or ended a friendship because of their star sign. Thomas asked listeners whether filtering people by star signs is harmless fun or just discrimination with better branding? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on weighed in on what to expect from tomorrow's march on march protest and asked listeners whether they are at all anxious about the events that might transpire tomorrow? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

The big secret is finally out! Radio legends DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane) and Thato Mataboge are officially your brand-new Kaya 959 flagship breakfast hosts, taking over the airwaves from Wednesday, 1 July 2026.Before they officially wake up Gauteng every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00, the dynamic duo stopped by the studio to hang out with T-Bose on 'My Top 10 at 10'. In this exclusive crossover episode...

Looking for your next entertainment fix? This week's What to Watch featured reviews of The Invite and The Citizen Vigilante, currently showing in cinemas, as well as Moonlight & Misdemeanours, taking to the stage at the Johannesburg Theatre's Lesedi Theatre this weekend. Entertainment commentator Leroy Marc shared his top picks. Kayafm

This week's music feature paid tribute to the enduring legacy of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal reflected on Jackson's remarkable career while revisiting timeless classics including Ben, Rock with You, Human Nature and Man in the Mirror Kayafm

South Africa's Bafana Bafana wrote a new chapter in football history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time. A crucial 1-0 victory over Korea Republic, coupled with Mexico's win over Czechia, secured a place in the Round of 32, where Bafana will now face Canada. Phemelo discussed the historic achievement with sports broadcaster Benjamin Leshoro. Kayafm

Alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala could spend eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a controversial SAPS tender. In a dramatic twist, Matlala has agreed to become a state witness, potentially exposing senior police officials and others implicated in the multi-million-rand corruption scandal. Phemelo unpacked the develo...

Alleged organised crime figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala could spend eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud, corruption and money laundering linked to a controversial SAPS tender. In a dramatic twist, Matlala has agreed to become a state witness, potentially exposing senior police officials and others implicated in the multi-million-rand corruption scandal. Phemelo unpacked the develo...

A looming fuel crisis in the City of Johannesburg has left municipal vehicles stranded, raising fears of widespread service delivery disruptions. The DA says critical services, including pothole repairs, refuse collection and water infrastructure maintenance, are at risk, questioning why the city is pursuing a R10-billion SAMWU agreement while basic operations grind to a halt. Phemelo spoke to DA...

Today's theme is Songs dedicated to family members. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on how do you integrate the use of multiple languages at home. The team asked listeners whether you have ever tried to have a conversation in your mother tongue, and that left your child saying “Excuse me, what are you trying to say?" And how do you get your child to be multilingual? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of City of Joburg facing a cash crunch. They also looked at ⁠SA and China seeking to strengthen trade relations. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on what to make of a Cape Town primary school which has this week issued a notice to parents to stop wearing pyjamas when doing school drop-offs. Do you think this is fair on parents rushing to get their child to school on time? Should schools monitor parent’s outfits and as the child, do you find it embarrassing when your parents wear pyjamas for school drop-...

BrandMapp’s latest data reveals a youth audience unlike any other in South Africa — ambitious, financially upward‑moving, news‑engaged and career‑focused. Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, unpacks who the Kaya youth really are, how they consume news, what motivates them, and why they represent the next wave of emerging professionals. A Youth Month conversation filled with ins...

Ekurhuleni’s finances — and its ability to deliver reliable services — depend on a strong partnership with residents. MMC for Finance Alderman Jongizizwe Dlabathi explains how the City’s Siyakhokha platform is transforming municipal payments through convenience, security and digital efficiency. From registering online to logging queries and making payment arrangements, this conversation breaks dow...

In this inspiring Pivot Point episode, Dr Andy Mabaso, Group CTO at Altron, reflects on the turning points that shaped his career — from engineering roots to leading AI innovation. He discusses leadership lessons, the launch of Altron’s AI Factory, South Africa’s competitive position in the global tech race, and the future of African talent. A powerful story of resilience, purpose and technologica...

African Bank has entered a new chapter shifting from years of acquisitive expansion to a disciplined phase of consolidation. Interim Group CEO Zweli Manyathi breaks down the R624m loss, the credit environment, cost‑to‑income pressures, and the bank’s strategy to unlock value from its diversified platform. Kaya FM