Jerusalem was left reeling after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus stop, killing six and injuring several more in what Israeli officials are calling the city’s deadliest attack in years. The attackers, identified as young men from villages in the West Bank, were shot dead on site. The incident has reignited debates about civilian armament in Israel. Phemelo speaks with Professor Jeff Halper from the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions for analysis on the ground. Kayafm

A horrific assault in Nigeria’s Borno State has left at least 55 people dead, some reports say as many as 70 after fighters believed to be from Boko Haram stormed the village of Darul Jama. Many of the victims had only recently returned after years of displacement. Homes were torched and residents hunted down in surrounding bushland. Phemelo gets the latest from the Director of the Centre for Public Accountability in Nigerian, Olufemi Lawson. Kayafm

An alarming surge in child pregnancies has rocked the Eastern Cape, with 117 children aged just 10 to 14 giving birth in public hospitals between April and July. The stats paint a grim picture, over 4,700 births by teens aged 15 to 19 in the same period. Authorities are now urging communities to report sexual abuse and protect vulnerable girls. Phemelo speaks to Social Development spokesperson Mphumzi Zuzile about this deeply troubling trend and what’s being done to address it. Kayafm

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is gearing up for a major court battle with the SA Tourism board, but before that, she’ll be welcoming the world to Mpumalanga. On 12 September, De Lille hosts the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, where global tourism leaders will finalise a bold action plan for sustainable tourism. Ahead of the event, she speaks to Phemelo to unpack South Africa’s role, the stakes of the inaugural G20 Tourism Investment Summit. Kayafm

After a sweeping oversight mission across Gauteng and North West, a joint parliamentary delegation has delivered a stern message to failing municipalities, clean up your act or face the consequences. From poor service delivery to mismanagement, the visit uncovered a web of issues crippling local governance. Phemelo speaks to Dr Zweli Mkhize, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, about what they found. Kayafm

South Africa is seeing a noticeable increase in product recalls across sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, a trend that reflects a robust consumer protection environment and vigilant regulatory oversight. In this conversation, Willie Jansen van Rensburg, Head of Claims at iTOO Special Risks, breaks down what these recalls reveal about corporate responsibility, regulatory compliance, and the evolving risk landscape. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

From the corridors of The Presidency to the studios of CNBC Africa, Nozipho Tshabalala has navigated a remarkable journey across politics, media, and global leadership. In this conversation she shares the experiences that shaped her evolution into “The Conversation Strategist,” a facilitator of high-stakes dialogues for global institutions like the World Bank and UN.

We explore how her personal journey, learning to embrace vulnerability, balance motherhood and career ambitions, and navigate difficult conversations with courage. Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Guest– Sean Ashton, Head of Investments at Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth.

In this conversation we dive into the forces shaping the world’s largest stock market. Sean Ashton shares insights from his analysis of S&P500 returns between 2010 and 2025, revealing that just a handful of top-performing stocks now drive the majority of gains. How concentrated are these returns, and what does it mean for investors navigating today’s markets? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson unpacks the group’s strong half-year results, with headline earnings up 60.5% to 305c per share. Driving the performance is Sunbet, where active players surged 70% and deposits more than doubled, contributing over 70% of group earnings. We explore how the business is balancing its digital momentum with resorts, hotels, and urban casinos, managing debt reduction, and preparing for opportunities in selective acquisitions while ensuring responsible gaming remains at the core of its growth strategy Kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Transnet Chairperson Andile Sangqu unpacks the logistics giant’s latest results, with net losses reduced to R1.9bn and rail volumes edging higher. We explore whether these gains are sustainable in the face of cable theft, equipment failures, and rising debt of R144bn. Can the recovery plan deliver real economic impact and how will government guarantees and private partnerships shape Transnet’s long-term growth path? Kaya 959 · Kaya FM