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South Africa’s tax season opens with new rules, new risks and widespread misconceptions. From two‑pot withdrawals taxed at marginal rates to multiple IRP5s, provisional tax surprises and auto‑assessment pitfalls. Stian De Witt from NMG Benefits explains the hidden traps catching ordinary South Africans Kaya FM

The South African National Defence Force has been deployed to Johannesburg's CBD after tensions escalated during Tuesday's anti-illegal immigration protest. While the main march concluded peacefully, a splinter group of more than a thousand protesters remained in the city centre, prompting a major security response. Police and soldiers are patrolling the streets following isolated incidents, including rock-throwing and a shooting that is now under investigation. Phemelo speaks to Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Public Safety chairperson Dr Bandile Masuku about the security operation and concerns over the day's events. Kayafm

The Border Management Authority has deployed additional immigration officials and border guards to Beitbridge as more than 150 buses carrying Malawian, Zimbabwean and Zambian migrants make their way to the border. While authorities say they are fully prepared to process and deport those being repatriated, managing heavy truck traffic along the border corridor remains a key challenge. Several buses had already crossed into Zimbabwe by Tuesday morning. Phemelo speaks to BMA Assistant Commissioner Dr Nkhuliseni Luvhengo about the large-scale operation and how officials are managing the influx. Kayafm

Although Tuesday's anti-illegal immigration marches in KwaZulu-Natal ended without major incidents, authorities remain on high alert amid fears of further overnight looting. Thousands took part in demonstrations across the province, but isolated attacks on foreign-owned spaza shops were reported in Hammarsdale, Mariannridge and Clermont. Community leaders say looters struck in the early hours after police patrols had moved on, with eight shops targeted in Mariannridge alone. The provincial government says a heavy police presence will remain in hotspot areas over the coming days. Phemelo speaks to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli about security measures and efforts to prevent further violence. Kayafm

South Africa remains on high alert as anti-migrant protests continue across parts of the country. While the Ministry of Police says most demonstrations have remained peaceful, arrests have been made following incidents of looting and attempted looting. The protests come after weeks of rising tensions and violence targeting African migrants, with President Cyril Ramaphosa assuring the nation that security forces are ready to respond to any unrest. Thousands of migrants have already left or been repatriated. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale about the security response and the government's next steps. Kayafm

The anti-immigration campaign by March and March has sparked intense conversations across South Africa. Have these conversations changed how you see the people closest to you? Does it matter what their opinions are when it comes to March and March anti-immigration protest.

Has hearing a friend, colleague or family member's opinion made you understand them better or see them differently? And Do you feel free to share your own views, or do you keep quiet to avoid conflict?

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Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on important lessons learned from their first jobs. Thomas asked listeners on what's the one lesson that your first job taught you either about money, about people, or even about yourself, that you still carry with you today? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on TakeAlot reporting a profit for the first time. They also discussed ⁠SARS making a few changes ahead of the start of the new filing season. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on what to make of the state of the road this morning and whether it's just better to stay home today in light of the march and march protests and road closures. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website