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#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on Santaco raising urgent concerns regarding the rise of illegal, unregulated seven-seater vehicles operating as public transport. They also discussed the Prudential Authority's warning that while the insurance sector remains well-capitalized, future operational and systemic risks are mounting.    Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weigh in on what to make of the notion that celebrities should be obliged to donating to charitable causes or state social welfare. Listeners also reflected on whether it is fair to expect celebrities to give back or donate towards the welfare of the state? Or are people just being entitled to other people’s earnings? Kaya 959

Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick Editor in Chief, Jillian Green looking at Daily Maverick's top stories namely; concerns on threats posed by sinkholes as illegal mining keeps hollowing out Joburg. They also discussed the concerns around refuse collection this in light of growing Joburg’s funding woes as Pikitup suppliers go unpaid.  Kaya 959

Thabo Smol, an acclaimed percussionist, producer, DJ, and sonic innovator, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday.

After treating us to an epic guest mix on his previous visit, he returns for a more in-depth conversation. From his groundbreaking years with Black Motion to his vibrant new album, Di THUPA TSA SMOL, we'll look at his musical journey, creative evolution, and the stories that inspire his music. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Tenor saxophonist Rico Jones is a musician who found his voice at age thirteen in a Denver gospel band, and that sacred foundation has informed every note since. After earning two degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and being mentored by the likes of Sonny Rollins and George Coleman, Rico did something truly remarkable during the pandemic. He brought jazz to the people, organizing over 200 free outdoor concerts at Sloan Lake, reminding us that music is a necessity, not a luxury.

His debut album, BloodLines, released in 2025 on Giant Step Arts, has already been hailed as a landmark recording, earning a four-star review from DownBeat. Critics are already placing him in the lineage of Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, noting his deep roots in the Black church.

When we speak about the defining voices of South African jazz today, the name Thandi Ntuli is central to the conversation. She is an artist who approaches the piano, and her own voice, with a rare combination of fearlessness and generosity. Her work is a bridge where African musical heritage meets contemporary improvisation, creating a sound that feels both ancient and entirely new.

This week, Thandi will be taking the stage at the Absa Jazz Sessions at Marble in Rosebank. It’s a venue that has become a sanctuary for excellence, set against the Johannesburg skyline. Ahead of what promises to be an unforgettable evening of collaboration, we spent some time with both her and her music right here on The Jazz Standard.

This week's music feature explores the rise of the African music revolution. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal traces the continent's growing global influence through artists including Uncle Waffles, Sauti Sol, Youssou N'Dour, Neneh Cherry, Mi Casa and Cassper Nyovest. Kayafm

Leroy Marc shares his top picks this week, including the new local e.tv series The Four of Us, Moana, The Croatoan: The Town That Takes and Dan Corder's live show The News is a Joke at the Market Theatre. Kayafm

South Africa leads the inaugural ACMO100 rankings, with 31 marketing leaders recognised among Africa's 100 most influential marketers. Phemelo Motene speaks to Founder of Brand Africa & Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University, Thebe Ikalafeng, Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Absa Sydney Mbhele and Chief Marketing Officer at United Stations Dr Tumelo Chaka about what this recognition means for the country's marketing industry and Africa's growing global influence. Kayafm