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Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to make of the President Ramaphosa's national address on GBVF and admission that the government has not done enough to protect women, and that South Africa is facing the same crisis he addressed seven years ago. And the practicality of his four measures with deadlines: a national review of unresolved cases, a plan to clear for...

Kaya News Reporter Keneiloe Huma joins Phemelo to unpack the latest developments in suspended, Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya’s bail application, including the allegations of rape, sexual grooming and human trafficking, which he denies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Phemelo speaks to Executive Director of Strategic Litigation in Africa, Sibongile Ndashe, about the legal challenge to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, the government’s response to the ongoing crisis and the recent killings in Ekurhuleni. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo is joined by Patriotic Alliance Joburg Mayoral Candidate Kenny Kunene to discuss the party’s 2026 manifesto for Johannesburg, including its focus on service delivery, immigration and the challenges facing the city. www.kaya959.co.za

Venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has secured a R300 million first close for its inaugural fund, targeting high-growth businesses using technology to expand access and economic participation. Gugu Mfuphi speaks to founder and CEO Mamokete Ramathe about venture capital, scaling South African startups, funding gaps and identifying the country's next generation of technology success stories...

South Africa's payments landscape is undergoing significant reform, with regulators and industry players seeking to expand access, increase competition and lower transaction costs. Lincoln Mali, in his capacity as President of the Association of South African Payment Providers, talks about digital payments, merchant adoption, financial inclusion and what a more modern payments system could mean fo...

Successful investing is not about being right on every call. It's about ensuring your winners have a meaningful impact while managing risk when things don't go according to plan. We speak to Mica Townsend from Allan Gray about conviction investing, portfolio construction, position sizing and the lessons investors can learn from both success and failure www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

South Africa's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics showed the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs in the second quarter, even as wages continued to rise. Nkosinathi Mahlangu from the Momentum Group Foundation unpacks what the latest employment data reveals about economic activity, shifting industry trends, entrepreneurship opportunities and the outlook for young South Africans seeking a foothold in...

Retail-focused property group Vukile Property Fund reported strong trading across its South African and European portfolios, supported by healthy sales growth, high occupancy levels and resilient leasing activity. CEO Laurence Rapp joins us to talk about expanding in Europe, integrating newly acquired Spanish and Italian assets, navigating currency headwinds and why the group remains confident in...

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

What did unemployment teach you? Unemployment can take a lot from you, but what did it give or teach you that you still carry with you today? 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

For the Creators Corner, fresh and Thato sat down with Sithasolwazi Mona, Head Creative Director of SEVEN, The Seven Store, to talk craft, heritage and building a brand with intention. Sithasolwazi shared insights on her philosophy of small-batch pieces made only from what's available, meaning once a design sells out, it may never come back. She also opened up about THE ALU, her latest release ins...

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on an overview of PPC cements results. They also discussed ⁠Shoprites Uniq clothing store continuing its expansion. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team shared stories of personal rules they have and how they came about. They also asked listeners on their one personal rule they live by and swear never to break, and what happened to make it a rule? Kaya 959

Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Senior Journalist at The Citizen, Faizel Patel on their story of concern from residents of Slovoville in Roodepoort on the effects of living next to an environmental hazard caused by a mine. This after a mining company ignored a deadline to make its mine waste safe. According to a report in The Citizen, the tailings near their homes contain lead, zinc and arsenic. The Depa...

SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana joins Phemelo Motene to discuss the joint national inquiry into the criminal justice system’s response to gender-based violence and femicide and what accountability could follow its findings. Kayafm

Daily Maverick Senior Metro Reporter Anna Cox joins Phemelo Motene to unpack the proposed leasing of six portions of Johannesburg’s Rhodes Park and what it could mean for public access to the city’s recreational land. Kayafm

Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni joins Phemelo Motene to discuss the Wedela tavern shooting that left 17 people dead, the investigation into the alleged perpetrators and efforts to prevent further violence. Kayafm

Embrace Executive Director Julie Mentor joins Phemelo Motene to discuss new research on mistreatment during childbirth, why many women do not recognise or report it, and what needs to change in South Africa’s maternity wards. Kayafm

Helen Zille joins Phemelo Motene to unpack the DA’s 2026 local government manifesto and its proposals for improving municipal governance, water, electricity, public safety and local economic development. Kayafm

The Reserve Bank's latest interest rate increase could have implications far beyond the financial markets. Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank South Africa, explores what rising borrowing costs, volatile energy prices and looming weather risks mean for farmers, food production and ultimately the prices South Africans pay at the checkout. Kaya FM

As South Africa targets one million new jobs by 2030, the ICT sector is expected to play a critical role. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CEO of SAICTA, joins Kaya Biz to discuss the launch of a new industry-focused jobs portal, the demand for future-ready skills such as AI and automation, and how stronger connections between employers and talent could help tackle unemployment Kaya FM