Themba Mkhize, a pianist, composer, and bandleader, is a living legend that we honour this week on The World Show. His career spans historic collaborations, international performances, and landmark recordings that shaped modern South African jazz, from his early days with the ground-breaking group Sakhile to his award-winning work as an arranger and producer. Join us for his tales, his sounds, and the legacy of a real musical giant. He is a committed mentor and educator who has developed generations of musicians. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

GUEST: Leroy Marc Kayafm

GUEST: Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal Kayafm

Tebogo Letsie, Chair of Parliament's Higher Education Portfolio Committee, joins us to discuss the leadership crisis unfolding inside one of South Africa’s most important public

institutions — the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Kayafm

As the National Business Initiative marks 30 years, CEO Shameela Soobramoney reflects on the evolving relationship between business and the state — and why South Africa must shift from talk to tangible delivery. She also shares the leadership lessons that shaped her journey to the NBI.

Old Mutual’s Financial Education Programme Manager, Thabo Hollo explains how global geopolitical tensions — from oil supply shocks to inflation risks — are silently eroding household budgets. He outlines the four steps consumers should take now to protect their financial wellbeing. Kaya FM

With inflation rising, fuel costs climbing, and real salaries slipping, more households are using credit just to get through the month. Momentum’s Salem Nyati breaks down the behavioural shifts, the warning signs of debt distress, and the practical steps families can take to regain control. Kaya FM

Online betting has overtaken casinos as South Africa’s biggest gambling channel. Reona Chetty from Vouch SA explains the data behind the boom, the behavioural patterns emerging in card transactions, and the financial red flags households should watch for. Kaya FM

South Africans are earning slightly more on paper — but losing ground in reality. Economist Elize Kruger unpacks the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, the 1% real decline in earnings, and why rising fuel prices and corporate caution could squeeze households even further in 2026. Kaya FM

A deeply reflective conversation unpacking how birthdays shift from celebration to self-audit.

For some, birthdays carry quiet emotional weight instead of joy. “Birthday blues” emerge from unmet expectations, life comparisons, and the pressure of time moving faster than personal milestones.

While others celebrate loudly, many internally review where they are versus where they thought they’d be — turning cake moments into life checkpoints. Kaya 959