Guest – Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist

Agricultural Machinery Sales indicate that August tractor sales of 700 units were 22% more than the 572 units sold in August last year. There have been welcome reactions from agricultural associations about the increase in machinery sales. kaya959 · Kaya FM

Guest – Peter Major – Mining analyst

Anglo American and Teck have struck a deal that will reshape the global copper landscape, creating the world’s second-largest listed copper miner after BHP. The new company plans to invest C$4.5-billion in Canada over the next five years, extending the life of Highland Valley Copper, boosting processing capacity at Trail, and backing new critical minerals facilities.

But the deal comes with strings attached. Canada’s government, wary of foreign control over strategic resources, approved the move only after imposing strict conditions on domestic operations, governance, and jobs. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest - Leila Moosa, senior associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The global movement to give workers the “right to disconnect” from employer communication outside of working hours is gaining momentum, with Australia the latest country to adopt such laws. While South Africa has no immediate plans to follow suit, legal experts say businesses cannot afford to ignore the trend. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest - Jurie Strydom – Old Mutual CEO

Old Mutual has posted a strong set of interim results, with adjusted headline earnings rising 29% to R4.2bn, supported by exceptional underwriting performance at Old Mutual Insure and resilient equity markets. But beneath the topline growth lies a complex story of restructuring, margin pressures, and shifting market dynamics. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest - Estienne de Klerk, South Africa CEO of Growthpoint

Growthpoint Properties has delivered a resilient set of results, with distributable income rising 3.1% to R5bn on the back of a stronger showing across its three South African property sectors. Improved rental dynamics in retail and office, reduced vacancies, and robust growth in the logistics and industrial portfolio all supported the uptick. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Joining us for this week’s Pro Tip is Forensic Pathologist and board member of the South African Academy of Forensic Sciences and senior lecture at University of Pretoria, Dr. Thabi Soul, who explains everything you need to know about the post-mortem certificate. Kaya 959

Living solo or never solo, two very different journeys. Did you choose yours, or did circumstance choose it for you?

1. Global rise in solo living: In 2018, one-person households worldwide made up 28%, and that’s projected to climb to 35% by mid-21st century.

2. South African households: In 2023, 26.5% of South African households were single-person homes, mirroring global levels.

3. Older adults increasingly solo: Among South Africans aged 60+, those living alone rose from 14.6% in 1996 to 20.2% in 2011.

4. Mental health concerns: Globally, living alone is linked to higher depression risk, those living alone report depression at 6.4% vs. 4.1% for those living with others Kaya 959

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

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

Today theme is Top 100 South African songs of all time. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website