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Kaya Biz

At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.

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10:52

FlySfair reponds: Airline adjusting flight schedules...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/16

FlySafair has begun proactively rearranging some of its flights starting Tuesday, amid looming strike action by its pilots. We speak to Kirby Gordon, FlySafair’s Chief Marketing Officer, about how the airline is responding to the disruption threat. He explains how FlySafair plans to keep operations running, and whether there’s still room for resolution at the negotiating table. Kaya FM

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15:49

FlySafair pilots edge closer to strike.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/16

We unpack the looming pilot strike at South Africa’s biggest low-cost airline, FlySafair. Wage negotiations between the airline and trade union Solidarity have hit a deadlock after three months of talks, with a strike now just days away. Our guest, Derek Mans, Network Co-ordinator of Defence and Aerospace Industries at Solidarity, joins us to explain why pilots have rejected the airline’s 5.7% wage increase offer, and what’s behind the union’s push for a CPI-linked multi-year deal with

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23:03

Vehicle recalls announced by Volkswagen, Volvo, and...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a serious warning for vehicleowners as three major automotive manufacturers, Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA), Volvo Cars South Africa, and Toyota South Africa Motors, announce significant recalls affecting thousands of vehicles. NCC has noted the recent rise of recalls of motor vehicles or related components of such motor vehicles and is engaging affected suppliers for further information to determine the required steps to address this. Prudence

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12:59

How to (legally) make the most of this tax filing season

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

You know it’s tax season when there’s a rise in the old ‘death and taxes’ humour.says Roxanna Naidoo, Head of Global Strategy at Latita Africa unpacks how taxpayers can use tax mechanisms for their personal benefit. Kaya FM

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9:34

SA owned Palladium Mine in Canada to close by 2026

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

Low palladium prices are forcing Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. to shut down its mine in Canada, putting 750 jobs at risk. Peter Major, director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions unpacks the broader implications for investors and stakeholders in palladium and platinum mining companies. Kaya FM

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11:15

Unpacking latest trade conditions survey

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released the SACCI Trade Conditions Survey for May and June 2025. CEO, Alan Mukoki gives us insights. Kaya FM

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17:51

SA nears greylist exit

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

Speaking in Parliament during the National Treasury’s budget vote, SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana highlighted the progress made since SA was placed on the list in 2023 due to concerns around money laundering controls and the country’s ability to prevent the financing of terrorism. Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Rand Merchant Bank helps us understand what this means. Kaya FM

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17:49

US tariff, cheap sugar imports are a double blow for...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/09

SA Canegrowers, representing 24,000 small-scale farmers and 1,200 large-scale growers, is deeply concerned about the 30% tariff on South African sugar exports to the United States, set to take effect on 1 August. Dr Thomas Funke, Chief Executive Officer at SA Canegrowers South Africa joins us. Kaya FM

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19:05

Why is traditional budgeting advice falling short for...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST – Samantha Moyana - Debt Counsellor at National Debt AdvisorsAs living costs skyrocket, many South Africans are finding that traditional budgeting just isn’t enough. Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks why saving has become nearly impossible and what struggling households can do instead. July is usually a time to talk about saving money, but this year, South Africans are just trying to stay afloat. Households are being hit hard by rising costs: electricity bills are climbing by as much as

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15:44

The high price of flawed hiring practices: When...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST – Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South Africa’s ongoing high unemployment rate and brutal job market have led to a significant power imbalance between employer and candidate. This has seen the normalisation of

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23:26

A Tale of Two Cities – Why Gauteng Is Winning Back...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST: Jonathan Kohler, CEO of Landsdowne As the cost of coastal living continues to climb, is the tide turning on South Africa’s semigration boom? We speak to Jonathan Kohler, CEO of Landsdowne, about a surprising shift: the return of semigrants to Johannesburg. Kohler unpacks why Gauteng’s affordability, improving lending conditions, and practical lifestyle are luring back professionals once drawn to Cape Town’s scenic promise. With Cape Town’s average rents topping R16,000 a month and

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13:23

ALLAN GRAY - Tips to help you get on top of your tax...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST - Meagan Fraser, tax manager at Allan Gray The income tax season is officially open. And with National Treasury facing a R7.5 billion budget shortfall following the reversal of a proposed VAT increase, the South African Revenue Service is under pressure to collect more revenue from taxpayers to plug the hole. As a taxpayer, understanding what your filing obligations are is crucial to ensuring that you remain tax compliant and avoid what are expected to be harsher late-filing penalties.

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13:01

Nearly 8 in 10 SA retailers selling illicit...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST – Johnny Moloto, Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for BAT South Africa New research conducted by independent research house Ipsos shows that illicit cigarette availability in South Africa has reached the highest levels on record. More than three quarters of shops (76.7%) countrywide are now selling cigarettes below the minimum tax threshold applicable on a pack of 20. This comes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana set a target for the South African Revenue Service (SARS)

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7:45

Trump hit SA with 30% tarrifs – The operational...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/08

GUEST: Dylan Govender, Head of Supply Chain at Investec Business Banking As the clock ticks down to the 1st of August, South African exporters face a serious wake-up call: a 30% tariff slapped on all goods heading to the US. We unpack the looming cost and operational pressures with Dylan Govender, Head of Supply Chain at Investec Business Banking. Kaya FM

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19:16

Cultural Capital in the 21st Century

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST – Prof Pitika Ntuli – Practising artist, poet, writer, and academic. Cultural capital refers to the social assets of a person that promote social mobility. These assets can be tangible or intangible and are not directly related to economic wealth. It encompasses the knowledge, skills, education, and other cultural dispositions that individuals acquire, which can influence their social standing and opportunities. Kaya FM

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17:35

Time pieces as an investment and what you should...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST - Adrian Rootman owner of Luxury Time In the 19 years since Luxury Time was started by entrepreneur Adriaan Rootman, the company has established a strong reputation for offering pre-owned authentic timepieces by premier brands such as Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and many more. Kaya FM

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13:55

South African youth face distinct credit market...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST – Jaco van Jaarsveldt, Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian Young South Africans are actively contributing to key sectors of the economy, yet they remain underrepresented in the credit market, according to Experian’s latest Consumer Default Index (CDI) for Q1 2025. While the CDI for the total market has improved by 14% year-on-year, the report highlights persistent barriers that avert youth from building financial independence through responsible credit access. The

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22:32

Hyprop sells half of Hyde Park Corner: Getting to...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST - Noah Stanger and Thato Faku - Joint Chief Executive Officers of Millennium Equity Partners (MEP) Hyprop has closed a deal to offload a 50% stake in Hyde Park Corner for R805m to Millennium Equity Partners. Kaya FM

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7:44

SA's chocolate market trends unpacked.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST – Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20 Chocolate occupies a unique position in the consumer psyche—few FMCG products command such emotional attachment. Recent chocolate trends show how savvy social media strategies and precise targeting can elevate niche brands into mainstream popularity. The Dubai chocolate phenomenon sent ripples through South Africa's confectionery landscape. Featuring rich textures and premium ingredients like kunefe and pistachio paste, Dubai chocolate captured

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7:48

Trump tariffs 90-day pause ends in 2 days – What...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/07/07

GUEST - Donald MacKay - CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors With only two days to go, the uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s next move is rattling global trade nerves. Will the US impose sweeping unilateral tariffs of up to 50%, or extend the current 10% universal rate for non-agreement nations? For South Africa, the stakes are high. Kaya FM

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