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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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12:41

$102m of jewellery stolen at the Louvre: Do you wear...

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2025/10/22

In light of the recent story around the $102m theft of Jewellery at the Louvre in Paris. The Siz the World team ponders on the safety of wearing expensive jewellery, the attention that comes with wearing such and asks why is it that some people choose not to wear jewellery even though they can afford. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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15:30

#FirstThingsFirst: With all the events from the...

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2025/10/22

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of the latest revelations at both the Madlanga Commission & Ad hoc committee and whether the revelations of the damning allegations demonstrates a country in chaos or a country working on rooting out the bad sectors publicly in a democratic way. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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10:58

TECH & INNOVATION: Altron partners with Nvidia to...

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2025/10/21

GUEST - Dr Bongani Andy Mabaso - Altron Group CTOJSE-listed Altron has successfully deployed an operational AI factory, delivering comprehensive AI infrastructure, tools, training and support, while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. Powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure, including NVIDIA accelerated computing and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, the platform is currently live with five launch customers, including Dataviue, Lelapa AI and MathU. “Our launch customers enable our

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23:32

When events go wrong: The importance of cancellation...

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2025/10/21

GUEST - Mamoeti Nosi, Product Head: Events at iTOO Special Risks. In the wake of the recent Cape Town Marathon cancellation, due to severe winds, thousands of runners, spectators and service providers were left with questions about refunds and recourse. For many, the answers were not clear, especially as flights were booked, accommodation paid for, and cars hired, and yet, no race took place. This moment offers a critical opportunity for ticketholders and event organisers alike to recognise the

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17:50

The cost of hiring the wrong CEO – The Starbucks case...

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2025/10/21

GUEST – Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director of Amrop Woodburn Mann The true cost of firing a CEO extends far beyond a severance package, encompassing direct, indirect, and hidden costs that can run into the millions or even billions of dollars. Research shows that poorly managed CEO transitions can wipe out market value and significantly destabilize a company. Kaya FM

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15:08

Scooters Pizza is back after almost 10 years since it...

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2025/10/21

GUEST - Juan Engelbrecht – entrepreneur and one of the franchise pioneers. After nearly a decade off the menu, Scooter’s Pizza once South Africa’s fastest-growing pizza brand is making a comeback! Known for its daring “39 minutes or it’s free” promise, the brand vanished when Taste Holdings pivoted to Domino’s Pizza. Now, the ovens are firing up again under the leadership of Juan Engelbrecht entrepreneur, corporate executive and business acquisition specialist with over 40 years of transformative

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17:05

Book Feature with Karabo Kgoleng: Love, Loss and Harmony

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2025/10/21

In this week’s literary spotlight, Karabo Kgoleng previews the upcoming iLembe Book Festival and shares her must-read list that celebrates South African voices and emotional truths. Top of the stack: Fabrics of Love by Lebo Mazibuko, Diplomatic Ties by Mpho Boshego, Healing the Mother Wound by Mositadi Lehlomela, and Imperfect Harmony, the stirring memoir by Kultwano Masote. Kgoleng explores themes of healing, identity, and connection and offers listeners a sneak peek into the powerful stories

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12:26

Activists Push for Apartheid Victims to Be Recognized...

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2025/10/21

Human rights advocates from Southern Africa are rallying behind a historic move: calling for apartheid victims to be officially recognised in a new United Nations treaty on crimes against humanity. At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), currently underway in Banjul, campaigners want the Commission to back this inclusion in the draft treaty now under negotiation. This push could reshape global accountability for apartheid-era crimes and

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17:08

Ramokgopa Unveils R2.2 Trillion Power Plan to...

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2025/10/21

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced a game-changing R2.23 trillion energy plan to supercharge South Africa’s economy - and keep the lights on for good. The new plan aims to add 105 000MW of power generation capacity by 2039, more than double Eskom’s current output. It’s part of the newly approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), set to be gazetted on 24 October. Ramokgopa says the mega-build will spark construction, drive industrialisation, and keep the economy growing at a

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21:50

DA Moves to Scrap B-BBEE in New Procurement Bill

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2025/10/21

The Democratic Alliance is taking a sledgehammer to B-BBEE. The party has officially gazetted its Public Procurement Amendment Bill for public comment - a bold piece of legislation that would eliminate race-based criteria in state tenders. If passed, the Bill would toss out the B-BBEE scorecard and shift towards a “needs-based,” outcome-focused empowerment model. The DA’s Head of Policy, Mathew Cuthbert, says B-BBEE has failed millions while enriching only a connected few. Nzinga Qunta speaks to

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16:33

Joburg Mayor Holds the Line on By-law Crackdown

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2025/10/21

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero is not backing down as legal tensions mount with the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI), the mayor has doubled down on the city's hardline stance against inner-city informal trading that falls outside the law. Morero led a major by-law enforcement blitz last week a bold move aimed at reclaiming the city from what he calls “urban decay and lawlessness.” But it's not without controversy, as some informal traders say they've been pushed out of their

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9:43

Make It Make Sense - Pension Fund

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2025/10/21

Recently, government employees have been sounding the alarm about “disappearing” pension funds, with some claiming to have lost hundreds of thousands of rand overnight. In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind the sudden drops in Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) balances. We’re joined by Musa Mabesa, Principal Executive Officer at the GEPF, to clarify what’s driving these changes and whether your money is truly disappearing. Kaya 959

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16:59

Drive Moment - Gents Only, What Makes You Stay Loyal...

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2025/10/21

We always ask what women need from men but what do they actually need from women? Is it peace? Respect? Adventure? Loyalty? Or something we never talk about? Kaya 959

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24:50

The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City

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2025/10/21

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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TRAPS OF THE TALKING STAGES OR EARLY IN THE...

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2025/10/21

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 - 21/10/25 (Songs which Music Video was...

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2025/10/21

Today's theme is Songs with Catchy Piano Melody or Riff www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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Business Update: Scooters Pizza making a comeback &...

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2025/10/21

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of the latest results of logistics chain, Super Group. They also looked at what to make of ⁠Scooters Pizza making a come back. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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How do you maneuver around a 3rd party influences on...

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2025/10/21

The Siz The World team ponders on the concerns and line to draw when it comes with allowing 3rd parties in the parenting and shaping of your child. They also asked listeners whether they are concerned about a 3rd party parenting your child and the sort of influence they might have on your child? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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

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2025/10/21

The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of yesterday's protests demanding accountability and calls for Ramaphosa's resignation by #Standup South Africa and Enough is Enough. The team discussed factors that makes a protest successful and juxtaposed this protest with the #NoKings protest which took place last Friday in the US and asked why is it that South Africans were reluctant to supporting the protest while the US protest had millions participating. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

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16:42

Game-Changer in HIV Prevention: SA Eyes New...

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2025/10/20

A breakthrough in the fight against HIV: South Africa is preparing to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection taken just twice a year. It’s the latest PrEP tool in the arsenal, with trials showing high efficacy. But with HIV infection rates still alarmingly high, the rollout - slated for April 2026- faces questions of access and sustainability. This week, experts and policymakers met in Johannesburg to map the way forward. Nzinga Qunta speaks to Dr Thato Chidarikire from the

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