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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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12:19

The importance of segregating friends: Do you mix or...

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2025/11/04

The Siz The World team weighed on whether it’s a good idea to mix friendship groups and asks listeners whether they mix or separate their friend groups. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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12:57

#FirstThingsFirst: ActionSA Opens Nominations for...

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2025/11/04

The team weighs in on what to make of news of ActionSA opening up its application processes within the party for their mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg to individuals outside of the party, this amidst reports that Hemarn Mashaba intends on recruiting Lindiwe Mazibuko to run as their Mayoral candidate with Mashaba availing himself as las resort. Throw Out: ActionSA Opens Nominations for Joburg Mayoral Candidate, who would make a better Mayor between Herman Mashaba, Helen Zille &

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10:44

South Africa’s Auto Jobs in focus: Wage Talks,...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Abey Kgotle – Chairperson of the Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (AMEO) and Executive Director of Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz South Africa South Africa’s automotive industry the country’s largest manufacturing employer and a cornerstone of its export economy is at a critical crossroads. Wage negotiations between vehicle manufacturers and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have stalled, raising the threat of a sector-wide strike that could ripple

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20:07

A New Chapter for TymeBank: Cheslyn Jacobs Takes the...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Cheslyn Jacobs – Incoming CEO, TymeBank TymeBank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Cheslyn Jacobs steps into the CEO role on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will move into an advisory position. A founding team member of TymeBank, Jacobs brings over a decade of institutional knowledge and a strong track record in driving growth and customer engagement. From his early days as Sales and Distribution Manager to his most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jacobs has

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16:13

South Africa’s factory sentiment slips back into...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Sello Sekele – Economist, ABSA South Africa’s factory floor is losing rhythm again. The ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped back below the crucial 50-point mark in October, dropping to 49.2 from 50.8 the previous month signalling renewed contraction in the country’s manufacturing activity. The data paints a picture of fragile recovery and fading confidence: business activity fell sharply, new sales orders declined, and exports continued their seven-month slide weighed down by US

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17:14

Youngtimers’ are driving SA’s classic car market as...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Sesh Govender – Underwriting Specialist, iTOO Classic Cars South Africa’s classic car market is shifting gears and it’s the millennial generation behind the wheel. A new wave of collectors, aged 30 to 40, known as “youngtimers,” is driving renewed demand for cars from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s vehicles that shaped their childhoods and now define their nostalgia. From the box-shaped BMW 325is to the Golf GTI, these once-everyday icons have become powerful symbols of identity,

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11:54

Altron sees profit increase despite digital business...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Werner Kapp – CEO, Altron Despite headwinds in South Africa’s IT services market, Altron has delivered a strong set of interim results growing operating profit by 15% to R549 million and rewarding shareholders with a 20% increase in its interim dividend. The technology group’s Platforms segment led the charge, with headline earnings per share up 22%, even as group revenue slipped slightly to R4.8 billion. Kaya FM

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13:04

The UAE’s Hidden Hand: How Abu Dhabi Bought Sudan’s...

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2025/11/03

The United Arab Emirates is once again being accused of pulling strings behind Sudan’s political chaos. Analysts say Abu Dhabi is funding separatist movements and leveraging Sudan’s fragile transition, even using its influence to secure Sudan’s normalisation with Israel. Critics like Mohamed Ali Al-Jazouli of Sudan’s State of Law and Development Party allege the UAE is “reproducing the Yemen playbook” by backing regional secessionists in Darfur, Blue Nile and South Kordofan. Phemelo speaks to Senior

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11:48

Redefine’s Recovery Story — Dividends, Optimism and a...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Andrew König – CEO, Redefine Properties Redefine Properties has ended its financial year on a high note, lifting its dividend by 7.8% and growing Group revenue to R11.1 billion. The JSE-listed property giant, with a portfolio worth over R103 billion across South Africa and Poland, says it’s in “far better shape” than a year ago a sign of renewed confidence in the property sector and South Africa’s economy. Kaya FM

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10:12

Court Confirms Chief Albert Luthuli Was Murdered, 58...

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2025/11/03

A historic ruling in the Pietermaritzburg High Court has finally cleared the record: Nobel Peace Prize winner and ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli did not die in an accident, he was murdered by apartheid forces. Judge Nompulelo Hadebe found that the original 1967 inquest was a whitewash, part of a broader system that used the law to shield apartheid crimes. For Luthuli’s family, this is long-awaited vindication after decades of fighting to expose the truth. Phemelo speaks to Chief Luthuli’s grandson

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10:38

NSFAS in Turmoil as Board Chair Quits, Citing Racism,...

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2025/11/03

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has been plunged into crisis after board chairperson Dr Karen Stander dramatically resigned, accusing the Higher Education Department of interference, racism and threats to her family. In a scathing letter to Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, Stander warned that NSFAS was “on the brink of collapse” due to serious governance failures. She detailed 16 incidents of alleged interference and procedural breaches, involving acting CEO Waseem Carrim and department

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13:37

Gauteng Education Cuts Hit All Quintile 5 Schools -...

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2025/11/03

The Gauteng Education Department is under fire after confirming that all Quintile 5 schools - not just Afrikaans or former Model C institutions, will face deep funding cuts. At least 600 schools will lose over 60% of their state subsidy, dropping from R879 to R315 per learner by April 2026. Civil society groups, including Equal Education, warn this will force schools to hike fees and push middle-class families into financial strain. The DA has called the move “a betrayal of public education”

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19:00

Make It Make Sense With Ayanda Nyathi - The Bushiri...

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2025/11/03

The Malawi High Court has overturned the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa, citing safety and legal flaws. Legal expert Nthabeleng Dubazana from Dubazana Attorneys joined us to unpack what this ruling means, from questions of fairness and hearsay evidence to claims of bad faith by South African authorities. Tune in as we make sense of this major twist in the Bushiri saga. Kaya 959

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55:58

The Blueprint: Mark Turner On The Jazz Standard With...

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2025/11/03

our blueprint interview with American tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, who is renowned for his complex harmonies, depth of composition, and cerebral tone. Turner, who first appeared in the New York scene in the 1990s, became one of the key figures in contemporary post-bop, renowned for his nuanced lyricism, refined musical intelligence, and cool intensity. In addition to his solo endeavours, he has long been an ECM performer and a sought-after collaborator with artists like Billy Hart, Kurt

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10:52

#SingItBack - 03/11/25 (Songs that hit number 1 on...

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2025/11/03

Today's theme is songs that hit number 1 on the Billboard charts in 2004 www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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Business Update: Fuel price decrease & Automotive...

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2025/11/03

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of the wage negotiation debacle in the automotive sectors. They also looked at news of fuel prices which are expected to decline this Wednesday. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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13:59

What sort of person do you prefer working with, a...

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2025/11/03

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of Michael Jordan’s views "selfishness" as a necessary drive for achieving individual success, but believed the highest level of achievement requires a shift to being unselfish and collaborative to win championships. Michael Jordan viewed "selfishness" as a necessary drive for achieving individual success. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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19:31

#FirstThingsFirst: Do you feel like some ANC...

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2025/11/03

In light of this weekend's secret retreat convened by President Ramaphosa with leaders of political parties in the GNU to hold talks on the state of the coalition government and the challenges he is facing in dealing with the DA and being second-guessed by ANC stalwarts such as former president Thabo Mbeki. This amidst Mbeki's accusation that some senior leaders within the ANC were planted by the Apartheid government's counterintelligence to destabilize the ANC and democratically elected government

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57:26

Sam Ndlovu & Ntokozo Zungu On The World Show With...

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2025/11/02

Sam Ndlovu, the lead vocalist of the renowned Stimela, will join us on The World Show. Sam, who was mentored by the late Ray Phiri, made his band debut at their 2015 performance of "A Lifetime" at the Market Theatre. Following Ray's death in 2017, Sam was given a permanent position as lead vocalist. Now, Stimela returns with a potent new album, "Through the Storm," as they commemorate 45 years of influencing South Africa's sound. Don't pass up this unique discussion with one of the most recognisable

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Sadika (Absa) & Theresho On The Jazz Standard With...

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2025/11/02

Sadika (Absa) & Theresho On The Jazz Standard With Brenda Sisane kaya 959

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