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Could Johannesburg's mayoral race become Helen Zille vs Frank Chikane? New reporting suggests the ANC is weighing up three potential candidates to lead the party into the city's local government elections: Frank Chikane, former Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Johannesburg Deputy Mayor Loyiso Masuku. Phemelo unpacks the political calculations, the frontrunners, and what this could mean for the battle for South Africa's economic hub with Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

We unpack two major legal developments with legal expert Mpumelelo Zikalala. The NPA has been forced to rethink its strategy after Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala withdrew his plea agreement in the R228 million SAPS Medicare24 fraud case, meaning prosecutors can no longer rely on his admissions in court. We also discuss the postponement of the inquest into Anele Tembe's death after the presiding magistrate fell ill. The hearing has been moved to September, when the court will examine the circumstances surrounding her death and whether anyone can be held responsible. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Old Mutual shares insights from its latest claims data: R14.6 billion paid out in 2025, a 94% payout ratio, and a near‑R100 billion milestone since 2002. Severe illness claims remain dominated by the Big 4 — cancer, heart attacks, strokes and CABG — while disability claimants are getting younger and lifestyle‑related illnesses rise sharply. We speak to Sharvanie Sooriah, Snr Regional Product Marketing Specialist at Old Mutual www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Moore Infinity’s Danie Dörfling explains why South Africa recorded the highest Thrive Index score globally — 47.6 — outperforming 16 other economies. Despite geopolitical instability, rising costs and labour market fragility, SA mid‑market firms show strong business performance, driven by digital transformation, productivity gains and improving macro conditions. Danie breaks down global trends, cost pressures, investment intentions and the opportunities ahead for SA’s resilient mid‑market sector. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Liberty’s John Taylor unpacks new research showing how South Africans aged 35–55 are navigating the “messy middle” — a phase defined by peak earnings, peak responsibility and peak vulnerability. From rising costs and career stagnation to fears around AI, job security and regression, mid‑career professionals are recalibrating what success means. Taylor explores the shift toward stability, wellbeing, flexible retirement, multiple income streams and the growing need for guidance rather than judgement from financial institutions. www.kaya959.co.za

Alexforbes Wealth Manager Ettienne Bezuidenhout explains why tax has become one of the most powerful forces shaping long‑term investment outcomes. With marginal tax at 45%, dividends tax at 20%, and CGT effectively at 18%, identical returns can produce vastly different real outcomes. Ettienne breaks down SARS’ enhanced enforcement, the dangers of emotional trading, asset‑location strategy, offshore structuring, and how investors can minimise avoidable tax drag. A must‑listen for anyone serious about wealth preservation. www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz

Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks South Africa’s chocolate economy. Consumption has dropped from 50% to 44% weekly, yet chocolate remains a national favourite. Lunch Bar overtakes Bar‑One, Clicks slabs surge 124% YoY, and demographic splits reveal sharply different preferences across gender and generations. Fulton also explains how cocoa supply shocks — including drought in West Africa and prices hitting $10,000/ton — are reshaping pricing, product sizes and manufacturer strategies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: National Treasury decision to temporarily withhold funding from 69 municipalities over financial non-compliance. with Cllr Lesetja Dikgale, SALGA Chairperson Municipal Finance and Fiscal Policy Working Group

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 Kaya FM

Fresh and Thato weighed in on Comedian, Brad Williams' story on how his dad life proofed him to stand up against bullies. The team also reflected on how they are life proofing their children based on how they were nurtured by their parents.  Kaya 959