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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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11:06

“He’s a criminal himself”: Explosive claims rock...

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2025/10/30

The Madlanga Commission heard jaw-dropping testimony this week when accused tender tycoon Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala claimed he gave suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya a R300,000 “wedding gift” for his son - in cash. A four-hour recording, played before the commission, captured Matlala telling investigators: “I withdrew about R500,000 and gave him R300,000 as a contribution for his son.” When pressed on his relationship with Sibiya, Matlala didn’t hold back: “He’s a criminal

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20:48

Breaking Down the Numbers – Beyond SA’s R1.5 Trillion...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Jaco van Jaarsveldt – Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian South Africans spent a staggering R1.5 trillion on gambling last year an amount equal to 65% of the country’s total outstanding debt. But behind that headline lies a deeper question: who is gambling, and why? In this conversation, Gugulethu Mfuphi unpacks the data with Experian’s Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation, Jaco van Jaarsveldt, to find out whether the surge in betting is entertainment or a symptom

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Influencer marketing: How agencies vet the voices...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Pieter Groenewald – COO, Nfinity Influencer & Founder of theSalt Influencer marketing is booming — in fact, 60% of South African brands plan to increase their influencer budgets this year. But as the global industry grows, so do questions about credibility, regulation and trust. In this conversation, Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Pieter Groenewald, COO of Nfinity Influencer and founder of theSalt, South Africa’s first nano-influencer marketplace, about how agencies are vetting the influencers

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Andy Watts – The Man Who Put South African Whisky on...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Andy Watts – Owner, The Watts Whisky Company When you think of South African whisky, one name stands tall, Andy Watts. From his early days as a Yorkshire cricketer to becoming one of the most celebrated master distillers in the world, Watts has spent over four decades defining the country’s whisky story. His pioneering work at The James Sedgwick Distillery and later as Distell’s head of whisky helped put Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky and Three Ships on the global stage earning him a rare and

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14:53

Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Defining Moment for Trade,...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Thanda Sithole – Senior Economist, FNB and WesBank; Member of the B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce As Africa takes on the G20 Presidency, a pivotal opportunity emerges to redefine the continent’s place in global trade and investment. The B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce, representing business leaders from 43 countries, has set out three bold priorities for the world’s major economies: restore stability in global trade, create a new trade and investment deal for Africa, and build a

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12:42

Dis-Chem’s results: From Pharmacy Retailer to...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Rui Morais – Chief Executive Officer, Dis-Chem Dis-Chem’s latest results paint a picture of steady growth and bold transformation. The group reported a 9.6% increase in earnings and 8.7% growth in revenue to R21.3 billion for the six months to August 2025 but the real story lies in how the retailer is redefining South Africa’s healthcare ecosystem. In conversation with Rui Morais, Dis-Chem’s Chief Executive Officer, we unpack the company’s shift from being a traditional pharmacy retailer to

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11:55

Financial Advice Complaints Surge: Why Funeral...

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2025/10/30

GUEST: Advocate John Simpson – FAIS Ombud Complaints against financial advisers and insurers are rising and funeral policies top the list. The latest FAIS Ombud Annual Report shows a sharp increase in consumer complaints, but there’s also good news: more financial service providers are resolving disputes directly with clients before they even reach the Ombud’s Office. Advocate John Simpson unpacks the numbers behind the surge, the progress made in fast-tracking dispute resolution, and what the new

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17:30

Drive Moment - What Could Your Current Savings Buy?

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2025/10/30

They say we should all be saving but in this economy, can you actually save? With what you earn, how much are you realistically able to put away each month? Could your savings buy you a packet of chips, a gadget, a holiday, or even a car? Kaya 959

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14:11

The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City

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2025/10/30

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. kaya959 · Kaya FM

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13:33

CERTAIN ACCOUNTS OR PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER OWE

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2025/10/30

Feel good about feeling good! That’s exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana. Kaya 959 Website

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#SingItBack - 30/10/25 (Songs which music videos was...

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2025/10/30

Today's theme is Songs which music videos was directed by Hype Williams www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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4:49

Business Update: FSCA slaps Harith General Partners...

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2025/10/30

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of potential suitors for SAA, Harith General Partners facing a fine from the FSCA. They also made sense of the latest ⁠U.S. Federal Reserve Bank interest rates cuts. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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11:49

Have you ever plotted to win over somebody else’s...

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2025/10/30

The Siz The World team discuss the pros and cons of plotting to win over somebody else's belongings, either somebody's job or relationship partner? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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15:03

#FirstThingsFirst: Why is it that even when black...

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2025/10/30

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of an AmaBhungane expose of CMS Water Engineering tender scandals and revelations of Edwin Sodi's company has been fronting for a similar named white family owned company. Throw Out: What to make of the idea of black people getting tenders and yet the money has to go back in whiten hands because they don’t have resources to deliver the required work? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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ETFSA Roundtable – Building and Preserving Wealth...

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2025/10/29

In an investment landscape defined by uncertainty and opportunity, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to reshape how South Africans save, invest, and retire. In this special edition of Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi, we host the ETFSA Roundtable a conversation with some of the country’s leading voices in passive investing and retirement planning.Our expert panel, Nerina Visser, Gareth Stobie, Suzan Ramotshabi, and Wendy Hlatshwayo unpack how ETFs empower investors to diversify their portfolios,

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11:42

EKASINOMICS – How Net Nine Nine is bringing...

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2025/10/29

In a country where digital access remains out of reach for many, Net Nine Nine is changing the game. The Johannesburg-based Internet service provider has built a powerful township network that now connects over 214,000 households across eight provinces with 110 schools already benefiting from free, high-speed fibre. Richard Genlloud, Operations Manager at Net Nine Nine, shares how the company is bridging South Africa’s digital divide by providing reliable, affordable Internet to underserved

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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS - CIPC red flags widespread...

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2025/10/29

How many South African companies are unknowingly trading under insolvent circumstances and what does that mean for directors, accountants, and auditors? We unpack the CIPC’s latest compliance data that reveals alarmingly high levels of non-compliance with the solvency and liquidity test under the Companies Act. Joey Mathekga, Senior Manager for Corporate Compliance and Disclosure Regulation at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), explains what the solvency and liquidity test

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11:52

Old Mutual Buys 10X Investments in R2.2 Billion Deal...

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2025/10/29

Old Mutual has announced a R2.2 billion acquisition of 10X Investments, a move that marks a major shake-up in South Africa’s investment industry. We speak to Tobie van Heerden, Chief Executive of 10X Investments, about what this deal means for the future of low-cost, tech-driven investing and the ordinary South African saver. We unpack how 10X scaled from a small disruptor into one of the country’s fastest-growing investment firms, why Old Mutual sees passive investing as the future of wealth

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49:37

No-confidence motion filed against Joburg Mayor Dada...

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2025/10/29

A motion of no confidence has been filed against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero - and interestingly, it’s coming from within the ANC-led coalition itself. The Minority Governing Parties (MGP), made up of smaller coalition partners like the UDM, Al Jama-ah, the African Independent Congress and the African Heart Congress, say this move isn’t a strike against the ANC, but rather a call to restore accountability and proper governance in the city. MGP secretary Yongama Zigebe says the decision follows

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3. Legal Matters: Dismissal over WhatsApp,...

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2025/10/29

In this week’s Legal Matters segment, Nthabiseng Dubazana explores three fascinating cases: a R16 million compensation award after a police shooting, a worker who was dismissed over WhatsApp, and a discussion on the fine line between insolence and insubordination in the workplace. Kayafm

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