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Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on what to make of the water situation in Bronkhorstspruit, this after The City of Tshwane is faces growing demands for accountability after 408 people, mostly children under four, contracted gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit. The municipality failed to notify residents that the unchlorinated water was unsafe for any use, including drinking, cooking, washing, or bathing, even if boiled. Kaya 959

On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacks cases involving social workers and adoption, self-defence against unwanted touching, eviction disputes involving the Consumer Protection Act, and a used vehicle advertised as being in excellent condition. She also answers some of your burning legal questions. www.kaya959.co.za

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced temporary fuel levy relief, increased funding for municipalities and social services, and additional resources to fight crime in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. However, South Africa’s growth forecast has been cut to 1.2% for 2026, despite progress in stabilising government debt. Phemelo speaks to COSATU national spokesperson Zanele Sabela about what the budget means for workers, jobs and the cost of living. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Rand Water is warning of possible water supply disruptions as municipalities, including Johannesburg and Tshwane, continue to exceed their allocations. The bulk supplier says it is pumping at maximum capacity, but rising consumption is putting increasing pressure on the system, making it harder to balance supply across the network. Phemelo speaks to Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the department will strengthen background checks on teachers following allegations that a teacher sexually assaulted a Grade 4 pupil at Busisiwe Primary School in Soweto. The accused teacher has been placed on precautionary suspension while disciplinary proceedings continue. Maile is calling for stronger safeguards, including ensuring that those convicted of sexual offences are barred from working with children. Phemelo speaks to Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Many entrepreneurs search for opportunities in high-profile industries. Kagiso Komane and Wanela Komane took a different path. The husband-and-wife founders of Pinnacle Stone share how specialist industry knowledge, strategic supplier relationships and a deep understanding of their market helped them build a growing South African business in a highly specialised sector www.kaya959.co.za

Famous Brands delivered a resilient performance in difficult trading conditions, growing revenue and more than doubling free cash flow while navigating consumer pressure and global uncertainty. CEO Darren Hele discusses cash generation, expansion plans, shareholder returns, challenges in key regional markets and what current trading conditions reveal about South African consumers. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

As businesses increasingly compare investment opportunities across the continent, labour regulations have become a key differentiator. Nadeem Mahomed explores how South Africa's employment framework compares with other African jurisdictions, where the country remains competitive, and whether labour market reforms could support stronger job creation and economic growth. www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa's latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement puts revenue collection at the heart of government's fiscal ambitions. SARS Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu unpacks how revenue collections exceeded expectations despite weaker economic growth, what this means for infrastructure spending, debt sustainability and public services, and why compliance and economic expansion remain critical to the country's fiscal future www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM