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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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Inside Your Business – What the B20 Means for...

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2025/11/19

GUEST: Vuyani Jarana – Chair, Startup20 under South Africa’s G20 Presidency (2025) South Africa’s leadership of Startup20 under the 2025 G20 Presidency has marked a defining moment for the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. For the first time, Africa is steering global conversations on how startups and SMMEs can power sustainable economic growth not from the sidelines, but from the driver’s seat. We’re joined by Vuyani Jarana, Chair of Startup20 SA, to unpack how the engagement group has spent

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South Africans — not just policymakers and CEOs...

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2025/11/19

GUEST - Celiwe Ross, Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer at Old Mutual As Old Mutual positions itself as a credible partner in the B20 process, Ross explains why the B20 matters globally, how its recommendations influence the G20 agenda, and why South Africans not just policymakers and CEOs should be part of shaping these discussions. She breaks down how people can share their views, which platforms to use, and why public participation strengthens inclusive growth. At the heart of

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12:48

B20 Businesses Unite to Back SA’s Economic Future

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2025/11/19

As South Africa hosts a pivotal moment in global economic dialogue, Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala chair of the B20 Finance & Infrastructure Task Force joins us to unpack how business leaders across the world are rallying behind a unified plan to boost growth, investment, and infrastructure development Kaya FM

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5. Legal Matters: Defamation and HIV-status privacy,...

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2025/11/19

This week on Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana breaks down some of the legal questions that hit closest to home: protected disclosures and workplace retaliation, defamation and HIV-status privacy, neighbour disputes, parking wars and how the spirit of ubuntu should guide them. She also answers listeners’ burning legal questions. Kayafm

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Steenhuisen under pressure as DA tension deepens

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2025/11/19

The DA’s internal storm is far from over. As questions swirl about the shock removal of Dion George as minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment, leader John Steenhuisen now faces scrutiny over his personal finances. Daily Maverick reporting shows Steenhuisen had a default judgment against him earlier this year for nearly R150,000 in unpaid credit card debt despite earning a ministerial salary of R2.69 million. The timing has raised eyebrows, with critics warning financially stretched

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60,000 people still awaiting trial some for over a...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/19

South Africa’s remand prisons are overflowing, with 60,000 detainees still waiting for their day in court including people who have been behind bars for more than 10 years without sentencing. Parliament heard this week that while many detainees are recent arrivals, thousands have languished in custody for years: 5,000 for more than two years, 430 for between five and seven years, and a handful for more than a decade. Deputy director-general Lucky Charles Mohalaba called the delays deeply troubling

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Parliament shocked by statutory rape cases in schools

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2025/11/19

A parliamentary inquiry has laid bare disturbing gaps in protecting children in South Africa’s schools. Of the country’s more than 400,000 teachers, only 42,650 have been vetted a crisis the Basic Education Committee says leaves classrooms vulnerable to sexual predators. Chaired by Joy Maimela, the committee heard how reporting failures, under-resourced vetting systems, and silence from families and principals allow statutory rape cases to slip through the cracks. “We’re failing children,” Maimela

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ANC meets Gift of the Givers as party heavyweight...

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2025/11/19

As South Africa scrambles to understand a wave of unexplained flights carrying Palestinians, the ANC says the country must not become an “easy target” for forced depopulation. ANC 1st Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane met with Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman to map out humanitarian cooperation following last week’s arrivals. Meanwhile, the party was rocked by another blow: former minister Dr Malusi Gigaba has voluntarily stepped aside from all ANC duties after being charged

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Pro Tip - Prostate Cancer

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2025/11/19

Today we’re joined by Dr Tiny Mhinga, General Practitioner, to talk about prostate cancer, a major men’s health concern that many still avoid addressing. He’ll break down why early detection matters, what to look out for, and how we can encourage the men in our lives to get checked. And because today is International Men’s Day, we’re spotlighting men’s health and the importance of regular screenings. International Mens Day. On November 19, International Men's Day celebrates worldwide the positive

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Drive Moment - How Soon Is Too Soon To Start Calling...

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2025/11/19

How soon is too soon to start saying "baby"? Today we're unpacking when pet names actually feel natural in a fresh talking stage. Kaya 959

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Andy speaks to Paul Rouessart – DinnerTImeStoriesSA –...

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2025/11/19

Southern African show producer, the concept creator and owner of DinnerTImeStories – Le Petit Chef Southern Africa. Le Petit Chef” shows are a mind blowing, innovative, unique, internationally acclaimed, gastronomic experience full of ‘Never-To-Be-Forgotten’ 4K tabletop projected fun and surprises. The mood, music, table patterns, authentic imported props and decorations all change with the epochs of the story promising to immerse you in the most eye catching ‘meal’ you will ever see – guaranteed

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The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City

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2025/11/19

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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#SingItBack - 19/11/25 (Great Songs from RnB Boy Bands)

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2025/11/19

Today's theme is Great Songs from RnB Boy Bands www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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Business Update: Tesla receive a permit to operate a...

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2025/11/19

#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of Tesla receiving a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in Arizona, a step closer to operating robo taxis across America. They also looked at the High court judgement on Joburg, car dealers are being warned not to scam consumers. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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What to make of people making large sums of money but...

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2025/11/19

The Siz The World team weighed in on what to make of news of John Steenhuisen having a default judgment against him in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court for unpaid personal credit card debt of almost R150,000. The team ponders what to make of people making large sums of money but yet living above their means? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of the credibility...

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2025/11/19

The Siz The World weighs in on what to make of what to make of the credibility and quality of evidence given by Brown Mogotsi at Madlanga Commission and Mary De Haas at the Ad Hoc Committee. The team asks where their testimonies worth your time? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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Book Feature: Griffin Shea’s Top Reads

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2025/11/18

This week, we dive into the world of books with Griffin Shea, owner of Bridge Books, who shared five of his standout reads. First up is The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka, then there’s The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown and Sci-fi fans will recognise Andy Weir, author of The Martian. His novel Project Hail Mary makes Griffin’s list for its gripping, scientifically clever, surprisingly emotional space adventure. For something lighter and laugh-out-loud relatable he recommends

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NCOP Delegates Head to Gauteng for Week-Long...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/18

Gauteng’s permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will spend the week of 18–21 November assessing how well municipalities are delivering basic services and where they’re falling short. The oversight visits form part of the NCOP’sannual Provincial Week, this year themed “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery of Basic Services to Communities.” Delegates will visit several sites across the province, paying special attention to stalled, delayed or abandoned

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Makhanda Education Summit: A New Chapter for a Rising...

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2025/11/18

Makhanda has spent more than a decade rebuilding its education system and this past weekend’s Education Summit at Rhodes University signalled just how far the city has come. Leaders from Early Childhood Development centres, primary schools and high schools gathered to celebrate major gains and push for solutions to the challenges that remain. The Summit continued the work that began in 2013, when the city then called Grahamstown was ranked the 10th worst-performing education district in South

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Why More Than 300 Joburg Vendors Will No Longer Be...

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2025/11/18

Johannesburg officials have confirmed that more than 300 informal traders will not be returning to their stalls in the inner city, mainly due to missing documents and unresolved immigration issues. After a two-week verification process ordered by the South Gauteng High Court, the city said only 161 traders from a list of more than 500 qualified for trading permits. The process followed a court challenge by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (Seri) over the City’s removal of traders operating

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