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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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9:08

What Happens To Trump’s Tariffs Now That A Federal...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/09/03

Guest - Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors President Donald Trump’s trade war suffered a big setback with many of his administration’s tariffs ruled illegal by a federal appeals court last Friday. Billions of dollars in trade duties may potentially need to be refunded to businesses as trade deals struck by the White House with other nations are thrown into question. But for now, the underlying stance within the shipping industry and supply chain has not changed, according to logistics

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11:36

SA Women Take The Lead In First-Time Homeownership

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest - Justin Easthorpe - Provincial Sales Manager at ooba Home LoansDecade-long data from ooba Home Loans shows that while women made up 46.3% of first-time homebuyers purchasing on their own in 2015, this number has since steadily climbed to 53% in 2025. “Since 2018, the trend of women entering the property market without the dependency of a partner has outpaced their male counterparts, a trend which is likely to continue.” Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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6:14

The Foundation Planning To Buy Curro

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest - Jan Mouton- Deputy Chairman for the Jannie Mouton Foundation. The Jannie Mouton Foundation, a major shareholder in Curro Holdings, has signalled its intent to buy out the private school group. This potential transaction could reshape South Africa’s independent education landscape, giving the Foundation full control of the country’s largest listed school operator. With nearly 72,000 learners across its network, Curro has been under pressure from slowing enrolments and rising economic strain

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10:20

Curro’s Half-Year Results – Growth In Revenue, But...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest - Cobus Loubser, Chief Executive Officer of Curro Holdings Curro Holdings, South Africa’s leading independent school network, has released its interim results for the six months ended June 2025 – showing a mixed picture of resilience in tough market conditions. Revenue rose 4.7% to R2.7 billion, while cash generated from operations jumped over 10% to R688 million, reflecting strong financial discipline. However, earnings per share dropped 36% due to a R74 million asset impairment on vacant

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12:01

Inside Your Business - Africa’s $1.8B Gaming Boom:...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest – Raymond Ledwaba – founder of ITTHYNK Gaming and the AfriGames Consortium Africa’s gaming industry isn’t emerging, it’s exploding. In 2024 the market generated $1.8 billion in revenue, a 12.4% year-on-year increase, growing six times faster than the global average. With 349 million gamers across the continent (304 million on mobile alone), Africa added 32 million new players in just one year. Mobile gaming already accounts for nearly 90% of the market, creating massive opportunities for

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12:11

Capitec Is Now the Most Valuable Bank In Africa – But...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest– David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Sasfin Wealth Capitec has officially overtaken FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank — a remarkable feat considering it is the smallest of South Africa’s big five banks by assets, and has the least presence across the continent. Yet, with more than 24 million customers, a trusted brand, and four straight years of record profits, Capitec has defied traditional banking models. Its share price has skyrocketed over 213,000% since

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12:01

Can Blue Label Finally Turn Cell C Into A Standalone...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/27

Guest – Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband Blue Label Telecoms has posted a strong set of results, driven largely by its investment in Cell C. The telecoms operator, once written down to nil, has now delivered a “net positive” earnings contribution to the group – powering headline earnings per share up more than 500% in the year to May. With its recent rebrand to Blue Unlimited (BLU) and a push to secure a controlling stake of 53.5% in Cell C, Blue Label is looking to restructure and ultimately

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11:21

How To Successfully Claim Additional Medical Expenses...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/19

Guest – Tshepo Thebyane, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting SAWith the 2025 annual tax filing season underway, many South Africans who have incurred significant out-of-pocket medical expenses during the year of assessment, continue to enquire about how they can possibly claim an additional medical tax credit to lower their tax liability. Section 6B of the Income Tax Act permits an additional medical tax credit. This allows for an additional medical tax creditclaim (“AMTC”) on the condition

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13:31

Allan Gray – How Employers Can Help Their Employees...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/19

For many South Africans, their retirement savings pot represents the biggest financial asset they hold. Employers have a duty to protect their employees’ financial interests and ensure that the choices made in relation to selecting the retirement funds in which their contributions will be invested are sound and can positively impact their long-term financial outcomes. Equally, employees also have a role to play in securing their financial futures by taking an interest in their retirement products

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28:42

The Business of Football Clubs: Ownership, Revenue...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/19

Guest – Senzo Mbatha, CEO of Menza Group International. Football may be the beautiful game, but behind the goals and the glory lies serious business. We explore the different club ownership models shaping the sport here in South Africa and across the African continent. How do these structures affect the financial health of clubs, their competitiveness on the pitch, and their ability to attract investors? To help us unpack this, we’re joined by Senzo Mbatha, former CEO of Orlando Pirates and Young

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10:06

Competition Tribunal Gives Go-ahead For Barloworld...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/19

Competition Tribunal’s approval of Barloworld’s takeover is a move that could reshape parts of South Africa’s industrial landscape. What does this decision mean for the company, its competitors, and the broader economy? Joining us is Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive of Corporate and Advisory at Deal Leaders International, to break down the deal and its wider implications. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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9:18

The Rand Manipulation Case Heads To ConCourt

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/19

We revisit the long-running rand manipulation case as it heads to the Constitutional Court. Major banks, including FirstRand and Standard Bank, argue they’ve suffered reputational harm from the Competition Commission’s probe into currency fixing. Joining us is Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, to unpack what this means for the banking sector, the markets, and South Africa’s financial credibility. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

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16:50

Murray & Roberts shutting down after 120 years.

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/18

GUEST – Rob Rose – Editor at Currency It was an icon of construction whose name is plastered across South Africa’s landmarks, yet this week it announced its liquidation. So was it a victim of circumstance, or its own own-goals? It was a company that defined South African engineering excellence for a century, mirroring the path of the country’s industrialisation. The landmarks it built are the country’s landmarks: the highest building in Africa, the 200m-tall Carlton Centre, built in

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17:12

MTN Group reports a strong set of results as the...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/18

MTN has lifted its medium-term guidance after reporting a powerful set of results for the six months to June. The group’s EBITDA surged 60.6% to R46.65bn, headline earnings swung to 645c per share from a loss last year, and service revenue jumped 23.2% to R105.1bn. Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President & CEO, unpacks how stabilising macro conditions, stronger subscriber growth, booming data and fintech revenues, and recovery in Nigeria and Ghana are fuelling MTN’s momentum. Kaya FM

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12:57

Thungela earnings slump, but shareholders still...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/18

Thungela Resources has taken a heavy knock from weaker coal prices and rising costs, with net profit plunging 79% to R248m in the first half of the year. Revenue slid 12% to R14.8bn, while HEPS fell 80% and EBITDA dropped 68%. Yet, despite the tough market, Thungela is sticking to its shareholder returns policy declaring an interim dividend and announcing a new share buyback programme, backed by its strong cash position. We speak to July Ndlovu, CEO of Thungela Resources, about how the group

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11:09

Absa Group profit jumps: Delivered 17% Headline...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/18

Absa has delivered a strong set of interim results, with headline earnings up 17% and profit climbing 14%, powered by cost cuts, lower impairments, and a revamp under its new CEO, Kenny Fihla. Revenue rose to R56.5 billion, impairments dropped 14%, and return on equity edged up to 14.8%. We speak to Deon Raju, Absa’s Financial Director, about the bank’s turnaround strategy. Kaya FM

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19:25

The Future Of Public Broadcasting In The US After CPB...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/06

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is facing an uncertain future following proposed funding cuts under the Trump administration. While some argue the move is long overdue and aligns with efforts to reduce government spending, others warn it could have serious implications for independent journalism and educational content in underserved communities.Joining us from Washington D.C. is Pearl Matibe, a foreign correspondent with deep insight into U.S. policy and global media. Kaya 959

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11:30

Inside Africa - African Finance And The Cost of...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/06

Guest – Bill Blackie - CEO, Business & Commercial Banking at Standard Bank At a time when Africa’s potential is being stifled by the prohibitively high cost of capital, key players in finance and development came together at the Financing Africa Forward Summit with a common objective: to turn insight into action. One of those leading the charge is Bill Blackie, CEO of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank. we unpack the urgent need for African-led, African-owned solutions to the

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14:40

Inside your Businesss - Why Big Business Needs To...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/06

Guest – Matsie Mpshe, Founder and Managing Director at The Transformation Firm and Founder of the SMME Empowerment Summit. South Africa has over 2.5 million small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), employing nearly 10 million people. Yet, many of these businesses are still viewed by corporates through the narrow lens of CSI or supplier development compliance. What if we have it backwards? What if it is big business that can no longer afford to underestimate the value and innovation of small

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14:55

Domestic Workers In SA: The Sector Accounts For 5% Of...

Kaya Biz ·

2025/08/06

Guest – Lourandi Kriel - CEO of SweepSouth We cast the spotlight on one of South Africa’s most essential yet underrepresented workforces – domestic workers. Despite making up 5% of total employment in South Africa, domestic workers continue to face an uphill battle in terms of job security, financial stability, mental health, and legal protection. From the harsh reality that 83% of domestic workers are the sole breadwinners in their households, to the worrying statistics around mental health

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