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From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams.We bring them news that is relevant and conversations that inspire. Our presenters may be big names, but out of the speaker they are just the friend from around the corner. They are authentic and relatable. They engage with listeners on topics that affect their everyday life. Kaya 959 is committed to ensuring that we portray a true representation of our listeners’ richness, depth, and diversity. On the Street. On the Air.
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This week's music feature explores the rise of the African music revolution. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal traces the continent's growing global influence through artists including Uncle Waffles, Sauti Sol, Youssou
Leroy Marc shares his top picks this week, including the new local e.tv series The Four of Us, Moana, The Croatoan: The Town That Takes and Dan Corder's live show The News is a Joke at the Market Theatre. Kayafm
South Africa leads the inaugural ACMO100 rankings, with 31 marketing leaders recognised among Africa's 100 most influential marketers. Phemelo Motene speaks to Founder of Brand Africa & Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie Univers
Fresh US airstrikes on Iran have raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump claims Tehran wants to return to the negotiating table. Phemelo Motene speaks to Dr Oscar van Heerden a
DJ Fresh and Thato Mataboge caught up with comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli about her recent break from the limelight, winning the Headliner of the Year award at the 2026 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards after bein
Mamolete Soke from Meadowlands, a devoted Kaya 959 listener, was invited to co-host the show alongside DJ Fresh and Thato after sending a heartfelt voice note revealing that she had given up on her dream of working in ra
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Spar recalling some dairy products. They also looked at the revival of Edgar and plans to open new stores in SA. Kaya 959
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Fresh and Thato spoke to Mail & Guardian Editor, Japhet Ncube spoke on the DA's decision not to discipline John Steenhuisen. This after the party confirmed that there'll be no disciplinary action against former leader Jo
MiWay’s Sherry Sibeko joins Kaya Biz to unpack why June is the ideal moment for households to reassess their insurance cover. She explains how small policy adjustments, clearer understanding of exclusions, and aligning c
Old Mutual Insure CEO Soul Abraham joins Kaya Biz for a Pivot Point conversation on the turning points that shaped his leadership journey — from climate shocks and claims inflation to cyber exposure and customer resilien
TransUnion SA’s Ayesha Hatea unpacks the Q1 2026 Industry Insights Report, revealing diverging credit trends across bank and non‑bank personal loans, rising credit card repayment pressure, resilient vehicle finance deman
PSG Insure CEO Cedric Masondo breaks down the top insurance risks shaping 2026 — from rising catastrophe losses and higher vehicle write‑offs to claims inflation, ageing infrastructure and low cyber cover uptake. He also
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#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Transnet coal shipments reaching back to pre-pandemic levels. They also discussed Shell’s South African assets being sold to an Abu Dhabi based f
Fresh and Thato reflected on today marking what would have been the 76th birthday of the late Gwen Guthrie, whose 1986 hit Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent became an anthem about financial responsibility in relationsh
Kids help settle debates. Today's question is when you see your favourite celebrity eating with their family at a restaurant. Junior Jury: Should you ask for a selfie or leave them alone. Kaya 959
Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to expect from the Sowetan today with a focus on the department of health preparations for Ebola cases to present in South Africa. They also discuss
This week's Legal Matters Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks key legal issues affecting South Africans, including compensation for workplace sexual harassment, access to information under PAIA, and disciplinary processes in vol
More than 200 people have been arrested during a major illegal mining operation at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria. The multi-agency raid targeted illegal mining networks and led to the seizure of ammunition and other c
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