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#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

South Africa's two-pot retirement system has given workers greater access to their savings, but at what long-term cost? René Richter, Reward and Benefits Lead Advisor at Paymenow, explains why regular withdrawals could leave employees with more than R1 million less at retirement, and why preserving capital may be one of the most overlooked aspects of wealth creation Best Of Kaya Biz

After nearly 11 years on the JSE, Balwin Properties has officially gone private through a R2.26 billion transaction backed by the Public Investment Corporation and founder management. CEO Steve Brookes joins Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack the rationale behind the move, what private ownership unlocks for the residential developer, and what the delisting says about South Africa's capital markets, proper...

Call for capital punishment to reinstated- what are the elements that need to be considered before it could ever be reinstated ? With Judge Lee Bozalek is the current Inspecting Judge of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services.

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 959 · Kaya FM

Fresh, Mpho and Thato reflected on how we tend to become like our parents the older we get. The team asked listeners to reflected on instances where they caught themselves either sound or behaving their parents used to when they were young. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to expect from the Bilateral trade meeting between France and South Africa were economic ties through major investments in energy, healthcare, transport, and sustainable development will be discussed. They also discussed the peace deal collapse in the Middle East. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on things that would be completely unacceptable in a functioning society, slowly deteriorating and has become 'the way things are.' The team asked listeners to comment on some of the things they witnessed being normalized when they shouldn't.  Kaya 959

Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups and get to tell us how they spent the weekend. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick Journalist, Lerato Mutsila on what to make of the 196 people been killed in mass shootings this year and on what this past weekend's 27 people gunned down in a massacre style says about our systematic problems. The team asked listeners; How involved are you in matters of safety and security in your neighbourhood?  Kaya 959

This Sunday on The World Show, we’re joined by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane. We’ll explore his self-titled fifth album, LINDA — a deeply personal journey through purpose, heritage, spirituality and belonging, where South African Jazz meets hip hop, neo-soul and contemporary sounds. We’ll get into the music, the collaborations and Sikhakhane’s ongoing search for meaning throu...

The Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble bring live jazz into a curated setting shaped by music, food and conversation. Absa describes the series as a space for artists, chefs and creatives; today we return to the sessions through a conversation with Candice Thurston, Absa Group’s Managing Executive for Brand and Marketing. She represents the bank in its work around the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble, a ser...

Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal joined Phemelo for a Heritage Day conversation exploring the role of music in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity. The feature also highlighted artists and songs including Harari’s “Give” and G Jealous’ “Luqale Sakudlala”, alongside music from Dr Alban, Cesária Évora, Rozalla and Ringo Mandlingozi. www.kaya959.co.za

Ahead of Chefs & Chenin, Premier Cru Wine founder Hervé Delabesse joined Phemelo for a conversation about Chenin Blanc, wine, storytelling and the art of matching the right bottle to the right occasion. He also shared what listeners can expect from Premier Cru Wines at the two-day culinary celebration. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Leroy Marc rounds up five productions to put on your radar, including the survival thriller Heat of the Beast, period drama The Weight, the latest Resident Evil reinvention and The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield. He also highlighted Shockwave, a new South African drama set against the backdrop of the final decade of apartheid. www.kaya959.co.za