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ActionSA has turned to the Information Regulator after the SAPS refused to release documents linked to the Phala Phala farm theft. The party wants access to President Cyril Ramaphosa's affidavit and other records, arguing they could help clarify discrepancies over the amount of money allegedly stolen from the farm. Phemelo spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont, about the party's latest legal push for answers. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The DA has gone to court to challenge a Tshwane council decision to dock Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise just two months' salary after a forensic report found he breached the councillors' code of conduct by benefiting from a company doing business with the city. The party argues the sanction is too lenient and risks setting a dangerous precedent for public officials found guilty of ethical misconduct. Phemelo spoke to DA Tshwane mayoral candidate, Cilliers Brink, about why the party believes the decision should be overturned. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The Gauteng government is moving ahead with plans to evict illegal occupants from state-funded housing as it seeks to return RDP homes to qualifying beneficiaries. The province says the affected houses were unlawfully occupied despite being allocated to people on the official housing waiting list. Authorities insist the evictions will follow due legal process before the homes are refurbished where necessary and handed over to eligible families. Phemelo spoke to Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Tasneem Motara, about the province's housing recovery campaign and what it means for residents. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Yoco Co-founder Lungisa Matshoba reveals Yoco’s biggest strategic shift yet — from card machines to a full AI‑powered business platform. We unpack the new AI Business Agent, POS intelligence, admin‑cutting automation, and how these tools could reshape productivity for South Africa’s small businesses. www.kaya959.co.za

Caroline Bergmann, Senior Associate at Pinsent Masons, breaks down the Competition Commission’s Franchise Market Inquiry — a structural intervention into one of SA’s most powerful sectors. We explore franchisee leverage, lender exposure, franchisor compliance, and lessons from past market inquiries shaping what comes next. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

ICB's Barbara Cawcutt explains South Africa’s AI paradox: world‑leading adoption but deep digital exclusion. With only 16% computer ownership, low digital literacy, and thousands of schools without computer centres, we explore why capability — not connectivity — is the real barrier to participation in the AI economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Allan Gray's Meagan Fraser guides listeners through the first week of tax season — from auto‑assessments and pre‑populated errors to missing documents and two‑pot withdrawals. A practical, proactive roadmap to filing accurately and avoiding costly delays. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

Ricardo Smith, CIO at Absa Investments, unpacks South Africa’s sixth straight quarter of GDP growth — and why households aren’t feeling it. We explore flat consumption, weak investment, rising fuel prices, the SARB’s rate hike, and what all of this means for income, confidence and debt exposure heading into Q2. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

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#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack Moody's review of the City of Joburg's finances. They also discussed the impact of slow internet connectivity on parts of South Africa. Kaya 959