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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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18:56

Trump’s false “Christian genocide” claims in Nigeria

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

US President Donald Trump is under fire for spreading a myth about a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. The claim, amplified by US conservatives like Senator Ted Cruz, distorts a complex reality of extremist violence rooted in politics, inequality and history, not religion alone. Senior Professor at the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State, Dr Hussein Solomon speaks to Phemelo about why the West must listen to Nigerians’ own voices and context before rushing to

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8:24

Pro Tip - Hair Loss: What Really Works, And When To...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

Time now for our Pro Tip, the segment where we learn something new, useful, and practical about everyday life, wellness, or money. So yesterday, a whole debate broke out on the show when Kgomotso said she actually finds balding men attractive which led us to another interesting point her saying women experience bald too. Today, we’re unpacking the truth about trending hair loss products, from minoxidil to rosemary oil and finding out what really works, what’s just hype, and when it might actually

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15:41

Drive Moment - Mid-Term Budget Speech

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

Be honest, do you actually pay attention to the Budget Speech, or do you just wait to see petrol and food prices? For most people, when they hear “Budget Speech” it goes in one ear and out the other. It sounds important, but unless it affects our salaries, electricity, or food prices, many of us just check social media for the highlights later. So today we’re asking: Mid-Term Budget Do you actually pay attention to the Budget Speech or do you just wait to see petrol and food prices go up? Do

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9:45

#SingItBack - 11/11/25 (Songs written and co-written...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

Today's theme is songs written and co-written by Keri Hilson. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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12:10

Is it mandatory to share your loot with people who...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

The Siz The World teams weigh in on what to make of Black Rock Mining claiming 40% of Nkosana Makate's settlement of Vodacom’s iconic “Please Call Me” payout. The teams is Black Rock entitled to share Makate's payout and Is it mandatory to share your loot with people who believed in you before anyone did? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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18:11

#FirstThingsFirst: Should Shamilah Batohi have taken...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/12

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of NPA Head, Shamila Batohi's reluctance to answer question on some cases in parliament about issues such as the Phala Phala case, the names of rogue prosecutors in the NPA, why she hasn't prosecuted Hangwani Morgan Maumela for the Tembisa Hospital looting syndicate. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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13:44

South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 — AI,...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

After years of cautious spending, South Africans are getting ready to pack their bags and they’re doing it smarter, greener, and with more luxury in mind.According to Marriott Bonvoy’s latest Ticket to Travel research, nearly seven in ten South Africans plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the charge. AI is officially mainstream, with almost 60% of travellers comfortable letting AI tools like ChatGPT plan and book their trips while new trends like

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17:17

The Global Readiness Gap: Only 1 in 4 Companies Are...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

In boardrooms across the world, one uncomfortable truth is coming to light — most organisations aren’t as ready for leadership change as they think. According to a new global white paper by Agilium Worldwide, led by Tuesday Consulting, 83% of companies say they have formal succession plans yet only one in four are truly prepared to handle an unplanned leadership exit. That gap between planning and readiness could be the biggest leadership risk of our time. In this conversation, Wendy Spalding,

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9:49

TECH & INNOVATION - South Africa’s R900 Billion...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

South Africa’s ecommerce sector has exploded from just 1% to nearly 10% of retail sales in five years and according to a new report by the Ecommerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), we’ve only scratched the surface. With township economies worth over R900 billion, the potential to drive inclusive, digitally powered growth is enormous. Shamiela Letsoalo, director of corporate affairs at Naspers and newly elected EFSA board chairperson, unpacks the findings of EFSA’s latest research, “Seizing the Moment:

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10:18

ALLAN GRAY – How to safeguard your investments.

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

GUEST – Mthobisi Mthimkhulu, senior manager of the Private and Direct Clients team at Allan Gray Summary: Financial historians have traced one of the earliest recorded cases of financial fraud back to 300 B.C., when two Greek sea merchants, Hegestratos and Zenosthemis, attempted to sink their vessels in the hope of cashing in their insurance policies. Although financial systems have evolved significantly over the centuries since, fraudsters continue to target financial services providers, and

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10:04

SARB acquires 50% of PayInc - The company responsible...

Kaya 959 ·

2025/11/11

Stephen Linnell – CEO, PayInc In a move set to redefine South Africa’s digital payments landscape, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has acquired a 50% stake in PayInc, the company responsible for clearing payments between the country’s largest banks. Formerly known as BankservAfrica, PayInc has long been the backbone of South Africa’s financial system processing millions of card, EFT and ATM transactions daily. Now, with the SARB as an equal shareholder alongside the major commercial banks,

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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.

Kaya 959 ·

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...

Kaya 959 ·

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

Kaya 959 ·

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

Kaya 959 ·

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

Kaya 959 ·

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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