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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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9:10

Young South Africans are becoming more intentional...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/23

GUEST - Hayley Parry, Money Coach and Facilitator at 1Life’s Truth About Money This year’s 1Life’s generational debt survey underscores a vital shift in mindset: while an overwhelming 89% of respondents believe that building wealth is extremely important, only 6% currently hold retirement annuities, and many remain burdened by both personal and inherited debt. Most respondents associate generational wealth with owning assets, property, and holding insurance products - a reflection of their hopes

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18:19

World economists launch report on foreign debt relief.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/23

GUEST – Charles Abugre – Executive director, International Development Economics Associates (IDEAs) A groundbreaking new report by world-leading economists calls for urgent action and systemic reforms to tackle the escalating debt and development crises affecting billions worldwide. 'The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations for a Sustainable People-Centered Global Economy,' is launched today (Friday 20 June) at the

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14:37

How TransUnion and MTN are rewriting the rules of...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/18

In this conversation we speak to Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, about an innovative credit scoring model that could reshape access to finance across the continent. In partnership with MTN, TransUnion has launched the Telco Data Score, a system that uses mobile call data patterns to assess creditworthiness particularly for people with little or no formal credit history. Kaya FM

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8:01

Capitec Business Is Here: A new chapter in SME Banking

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/18

In this conversation we’re joined by Karl Kumbier, Executive for Business Banking at Capitec, to unpack the bank’s bold move into the business banking space. With a proven track record in growing and transforming financial institutions, Karl shares how Capitec Business is positioning itself to serve South African entrepreneurs with simple, affordable, and tech-enabled banking solutions. Kaya FM

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17:49

Stats SA Responds: How the informal sector is defined...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/18

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke sets the record straight following claims by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie that South Africa’s real unemployment rate may be closer to 10% if the informal sector were fully counted. Maluleke outlines why Stats SA stands by its 32.9% figure and explains the rigorous, internationally benchmarked methods behind it. Kaya FM

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9:38

Capitec CEO: Rethinking SA’s true unemployment picture.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/18

Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie makes the case that South Africa’s real unemployment rate could be closer to 10% not 32.9% if we properly accounted for the country’s informal economy. With 24 million clients and access to trillions of data points, Fourie argues that the vibrant township economy, full of self-employed and informal entrepreneurs, is being overlooked in national statistics. Kaya FM

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19:48

What practical, real-world investing looks like for...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

Guest: Khwezi Jackson – Client Relationship Manager, 10X InvestmentsAs Youth Month shines a spotlight on South Africa’s next generation, many young adults are asking: How do I invest for my future when the present is already a struggle? In this episode, Khwezi Jackson from 10X Investments joins us for a candid, practical conversation about what real-world investing looks like for people in their 20s and early 30s. We unpack the challenges of entering the investment world amid student debt,

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8:39

Investing in the Arts: 40 Years of Creative Impact...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

Guest: Bonga Sebesho – Head of Sponsorship, Standard Bank Group In celebration of Youth Month, we spotlight Standard Bank’s enduring commitment to nurturing South Africa’s creative economy. For over 40 years, the bank has stood as a champion of the arts, investing in music, visual arts, theatre, and performance platforms that shape culture and empower generations. Bonga Sebesho, Standard Bank’s Head of Sponsorship, joins us to reflect on this legacy and share how strategic investment in the

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12:20

Unpacking Vukile’s township triumph and global growth.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

GUEST: Laurence Rapp – CEO, Vukile Property Fund In this episode of KayaBiz, we speak with Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, as the company reports standout results in a year defined by bold expansion, smart capital deployment, and record-breaking operational performance. With property assets now exceeding R50 billion and robust growth across both local and international portfolios, Vukile is charting a clear course for the future. We unpack how Vukile’s township and rural retail

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8:34

Are unions treating the state like an endless ATM?...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

Guest: Busi Mavuso – CEO, Business Leadership South Africa In this gripping conversation, Busi Mavuso unpacks the fallout of Transnet’s recent wage agreement with unions, a 6% annual increase for the next three years amid a weak economy and mounting state debt. With inflation hovering at just 2.7% and GDP growth at a sluggish 1.4%, she argues that this deal not only reflects a breakdown of leadership, but also exposes the country to a dangerous cycle of economic blackmail and unsustainable

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13:50

Climate Disasters and the Insurance Gap.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

GUEST: Pamela Ramagaga – General Manager: Insurance Risks, South African Insurance Association (SAIA) As climate-related disasters grow in frequency and intensity, South Africa faces a daunting reality: low insurance penetration, rising disaster costs, and mounting pressure on government relief efforts. In this urgent and enlightening episode, Pamela Ramagaga joins us to unpack the vital role of public-private collaboration in closing South Africa’s climate protection gap. Kaya FM

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10:56

YOUTH & DEBT- With 6.7 million youth aged 18-24, only...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

GUEST - Andrew Fulton – Director at Eighty20South Africa's youth are grappling with deepening financial challenges, including crushing unemployment, limited asset ownership and mounting debt levels. Eighty20, South Africa’s leading consulting, analytics and research company analyses those aged 24 and younger, who make up 44.5% of the population—bearing the brunt of economic hardship, reflecting broader structural issues in the country’s economy. Eighty20's National Segmentation reveals that of

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23:57

Strengthening global ties through Youth cultural...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

In this enlightening conversation we explore the transformative impact of global youth cultural exchanges and skills development initiatives with a distinguished panel of guests: Rev. Theophous Reagans, Director of Global Ministries; Mr. Harrison Harvey, a youth leader and entrepreneur; and Ms. Brennen White, a youth representative from Allen Temple Baptist Church. Kaya FM

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18:24

Five things you might not know about SA’s youth...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/17

GUEST – Brandon de Kock - BrandMapp’s Director of Storytelling Young South Africans between 18 and 37 years, internet-connected and living in households with incomes of R10k+ a month, now make up the majority of the country’s tax paying base. This ‘youth consumer class’, a blend of older Gen Zs and younger Millennials, were born into democracy and are now old enough to carry its weight. Their context is defined not just by Wi-Fi and WhatsApp, but by inequality, hustle culture, loadshedding,

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18:51

The influencer marketing in SA?

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/04

GUEST - Dashni Vilakazi is Managing Director of The MediaShop,There’s an industry estimated to be worth $32.55 billion (Influencer Marketing Hub, 2025) this year — and it’s not going anywhere soon. Once seen as merely a hobby, influencer marketing has become the world’s largest marketing sector, ahead of paid search. And, although 98% of marketers feel that influencer marketing is effective, less than 1% of agencies are spending a proportional amount on it, says a new report by the IAB

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20:22

EKASINOMICS – Dr. Mabitje Rampedi and the...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/04

n this conversation on KayaBiz, we are joined in studio by Dr. Mabitje “Jacky” Rampedi, founder of the Phelang Bonolo Healthcare (PBH) Group, for an insightful conversation on building sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems in underserved communities. Dr. Rampedi shares the remarkable journey behind the establishment of Botshilu Private Hospital in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria - a 100-bed, black-owned medical facility named in honor of his mother. From launching his first private practice

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18:20

South Africa’s younger car buyers are turning to...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/04

GUEST – Lee Naik, CEO TransUnion Africa Generation Z’s1 rising influence, with a 27.9% year-on-year increase in vehicle finance volumes, highlights why social media has become essential for automotive brands aiming to attract younger buyers. As South Africans spend over 3.5 hours daily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, 76% of users now turn to social media for product research, pushing automotive brands toward digital-first strategies with influencer campaigns, short-form videos,

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8:10

Parliament’s finance committee approves Budget 3.0...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/04

GUEST – Prof Dumisani Jantjies – Director of Parliamentary Budget Office The finance committee in parliament has adopted finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s fiscal framework with the support of the ANC and DA. A fiscal framework is the blueprint of the national budget. It includes revenue projections, expenditure estimates, borrowing needs and deficit implications. Kaya FM

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13:10

Reeza Isaacs, SPAR Group Chief Financial Officer...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/06/04

SPAR reported that group revenue fell slightly to R66.1 billion compared to R66.2 billion reported last year, while its gross profit margin expanded to 10.7% from 10.6%, rising to 9.8% from 9.6% in southern Africa. Operating profit before extraordinary items grew 1.6% to R1.46 billion, but the group reported a total loss of about R4 billion. Kaya FM

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15:56

Africa Day: The case for Africans investing in Africa.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/05/26

GUEST – Mpho Mtsi - Client Director at Old Mutual Investment GroupAmid destabilising uncertainty following the whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Africa has been caught in the crossfire of shifting alliances, market turbulence and a global tariff tit-for-tat. Yet, despite all these headwinds, the case for investing in the continent remains strong. Kaya FM

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