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Kaya 959

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

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17:46

Book Feature: Neo’s Invisible Blanket by Salamina Mosese

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

Actress and producer Salamina Mosese is turning the page literally with her new children’s book, Neo’s Invisible Blanket. It’s a heartwarming story about Neo, a little boy with a big imagination who sometimes gets scared of new things. His brave sister Thandi comes up with a clever idea: she gives him an “invisible blanket” that helps him feel safe and confident. With his new invisible shield, Neo finds the courage to climb the tallest tree in the garden. But the real test comes when he has to start

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11:24

SA unemployment falls to 31.9% in third quarter.

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2025/11/11

GUEST: Solly Molayi – Acting Deputy Director-General for Population and Social Statistics at Stats SA South Africa’s unemployment rate has fallen to 31.9% the first decline this year and the lowest level since late 2024 as construction, community services and trade added new jobs. Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows an increase of 248,000 people employed, bringing the total number of employed South Africans to 17.1 million. But the drop in joblessness also comes with some

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8:52

Parliament Moves Closer to Impeaching Judge Nana...

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2025/11/11

Parliament has officially started the process that could see Judge Nana Makhubele removed from the bench after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) found her guilty of gross misconduct. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has referred the JSC’s findings to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, which will now decide whether to back the JSC’s recommendation. If it does, the matter goes to the National Assembly for a final impeachment vote. The case stems from a 2019

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10:56

Wits Students Protest After SRC Member Accused of Rape

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2025/11/11

Tensions flared at Wits University on Monday night as students took to the streets in Braamfontein to protest against gender-based violence, following allegations that a newly elected SRC member raped a fellow student. The university confirmed that the case has been reported to its Gender Equity Office (GEO), which is now handling the investigation. Phemelo speaks to Wits University Spokesperson Shirona Patel for more details. Kayafm

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19:56

ANC Bows to Mchunu’s Request to Step Aside After...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

The ANC has done an about-turn, granting Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s request to step aside from his roles in the party’s national executive and working committees after initially rejecting his offer. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula said the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had reconsidered and agreed to Mchunu’s request for “special leave” from ANC activities. Mchunu has already appeared before the party’s integrity commission, and the ANC

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16:58

Drive Moment - Baecation Budget Check

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2025/11/11

When you and your partner plan a getaway, is the cost split equally, based on income, or does one person pay more? Who covers trip costs on your baecation, the man, an equal split, or based on income? How do you financially plan a getaway with your bae? Kaya 959

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14:32

The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City

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2025/11/11

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

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10:29

#SingItBack - 11/11/25 (Artists Born in the Eastern...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

Today's theme is artists born in the Eastern Cape www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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Business Update: Botswana government plans to acquire...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of the Competition Commission calling out the JSE for anti-competitive behaviour. They also looked at what to make of ⁠Botswana government making plans to acquire a higher stake in DeBeers Diamond mine. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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11:27

How bad is AI for the environment, really?

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2025/11/11

Sizwe Dhlomo spoke to Editor at Large at My Broadband, Jan Vermeulen to help us understand why is it that AI impacts the environment negatively. Throw Out: Now that you know that AI affects the environment negatively, how much are you going to still use your AI? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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12:29

#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of the DA asking...

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2025/11/11

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of the real story behind the DA asking President Ramaphosa to sack Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dr. Dion George, this amidst reports that George was underperforming and that he had been rude and abusive to his staff, this argument countered by DA insiders saying that this is due to infightings ahead of DA elections. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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9:38

Westbury Residents Cry Foul Over Police Ministry...

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2025/11/10

Tensions are simmering in Westbury, where some residents say they’ve been shut out of key Police Ministry engagements aimed at tackling crime and gangsterism. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia met with selected community leaders in Sophiatown but others claim they were never informed. Community leader Eugene Dooms says he only heard about the meeting on the news: “As activists, we should be part of these discussions. We’re the ones living this reality.” Over the past few weeks, at least eight

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10:11

TRC Commission Postponed After Legal Storm Over...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/10

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s new inquiry into apartheid-era crimes stumbled this week, proceedings were abruptly postponed to November 26, following objections to evidence leader Advocate Ishmael Semenya. Lawyers for the Justice Department and the NPA questioned Semenya’s impartiality, pointing to his past prosecutorial involvement. Retired Judge Sisi Khampepe, who chairs the Commission, had no choice but to delay the hearings. Phemelo speaks to Legal Expert Mpumelelo Zikalala for

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16:53

AARTO Rollout Delayed, Drivers Get a 19-Month Reprieve

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2025/11/10

The long-awaited rollout of the AARTO traffic demerit system has hit yet another red light. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has pushed the implementation to July 1,2026 - a delay from the planned December start date. The Department of Transport says several municipalities simply aren’t ready, citing gaps in training, system harmonisation, and funding. Once AARTO is live, drivers will start collecting demerit points for offences with licences suspended after reaching 15 points. Phemelo unpacks the

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9:52

Joburg’s Major Clean-Up: A City Under Scrub Ahead of...

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2025/11/10

Johannesburg is getting a facelift. Mayor Dada Morero and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Environment Sithembiso Zungu have kicked off a massive clean-up drive aimed at restoring Joburg’s image ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit. Teams have been repainting shopfronts in Hillbrow and sending inspectors into the streets to monitor compliance. But not everyone is convinced the city’s problems can be painted over. Residents say the streets remain overcrowded, illegal dumping continues, and electricity

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25:45

UN Sounds Alarm on ‘Unimaginable Atrocities’ in...

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2025/11/10

The UN Human Rights Office has sounded the alarm over escalating violence in el- Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, now under siege by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. UN representative Li Fung described the city as “a city of grief,” saying civilians who survived 18 months of siege are now enduring “atrocities of an unimaginable scale.” Hundreds have been killed, many as they sought refuge in hospitals and schools and thousands more are fleeing to nearby towns like Tawila under dire conditions

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26:49

25 Years of Financial Progress: How South Africa’s...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/10

GUEST: Thabiso Tshabalala, FNB Credit Card Product Head South Africa’s middle-income earners have changed dramatically over the past 25 years from cash-based consumers to digitally fluent, financially conscious individuals who are saving, investing, and stretching every rand further. As FNB Premier celebrates its 25th anniversary, new data reveals a generation that’s learned to bank smarter, live within their means, and use technology to drive their goals. More than 90% of customers now bank

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19:55

Tesla Shareholders Back Musk’s Record $1 Trillion Pay...

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2025/11/10

GUEST: Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director of Amrop Woodburn Mann Tesla shareholders have approved what’s being called the largest executive pay package in corporate history a staggering $1 trillion plan for CEO Elon Musk. But the payday isn’t guaranteed. To unlock the full amount, Musk must deliver massive growth: scaling production, reviving Tesla’s slowing EV sales, and turning futuristic projects like the robotaxi and Optimus robotics into commercial successes. The approval follows weeks of

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23:45

Competition Commission takes JSE to tribunal over...

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2025/11/10

GUEST: Siyabulela Makunga, Competition Commission spokesperson and Kevin Brady, CEO of A2X Markets South Africa’s financial markets are facing a high-stakes showdown. The Competition Commission has referred the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to the Competition Tribunal, accusing it of exclusionary conduct that allegedly starved rival exchange A2X of trading volumes. The watchdog wants the JSE fined 10% of its annual turnover a potentially record-setting penalty. At the heart of the case is

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Vodacom’s fintech and digital drive power growth as...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/10

GUEST: Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO Vodacom’s half-year results show a company firing on multiple cylinders but with contrasting fortunes across its markets. Group revenue rose 10.9% to R81.6 billion, boosted by Egypt’s exceptional 42% local-currency growth and a surge in financial services, which climbed 20.3% to R8 billion. The fintech business now serving almost 94 million customers continues to anchor Vodacom’s Vision 2030 ambitions, with M-Pesa processing nearly US$477 billion in

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