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The Constitutional Court is hearing a high-profile bid by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to remove Judge Sisi Khampepe from chairing the TRC cases inquiry over allegations of bias. Phemelo unpacked the legal arguments and what's at stake with legal expert Bophelo Seleke. Kayafm

Deep cuts to US-funded HIV programmes are leaving many transgender South Africans struggling to access life-saving healthcare, including hormone treatment and HIV prevention services. Phemelo spoke to health and science journalist who writes for Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism's Ida Jooste about the growing impact of the funding crisis and what it means for one of the country's most vulnerable communities. Kayafm

A legal showdown is brewing over the next phase of the AARTO Act, with SALGA asking the courts to stop its implementation, warning it could place a crippling financial burden on municipalities. Phemelo spoke to SALGA Public Transport and Roads Working Group Chairperson, Cllr Sebang Motlhabi, about why local government believes the rollout should be halted. Kayafm

South Africa is on high alert ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration protests on June 30, with government ramping up security while urging calm. As tensions rise and migrant communities voice fears over safety, Phemelo unpacked what's driving the demonstrations and what authorities are expecting with Kaya News Reporter Karinda Jagmohan. Kayafm

Despite Middle East tensions, gold hasn’t delivered the classic crisis hedge rally. Dr Nico Marais explains why gold protects against monetary instability, not geopolitics – and how dollar strength, real rates, liquidity constraints and Chinese retail flows are shaping 2026’s volatile price action. A sharp, data‑anchored look at gold’s true role in modern portfolios. Best Of Kaya Biz

Deloitte’s 2026 Gen Z & Millennial Survey reveals a generational reset: young professionals are choosing stability before speed, skills before titles, and well‑being before burnout. Lungile Mahluza from Deloitte Africa unpacks AI readiness gaps, digital fatigue, leadership hesitancy, purpose‑driven work, and how South Africa’s realities shape what talent expects from employers today.

PwC’s Mine 2026 report shows miners posting record profits — yet facing unprecedented structural pressures. Energy Utilities and Resource Assurance Partner Vuyiswa Khutlang breaks down the three imperatives reshaping mining: policy stability, capital mobilisation, and technology‑driven productivity. We explore copper’s surge, coal’s decline, selective M&A, and why geology alone no longer determines who captures value. Kaya FM

The Middle East ceasefire may hold — or unravel. Either way, Africa is already feeling the tremors. Political analyst Jervin Naidoo maps how geopolitical shocks strain fiscal balances, fuel inflation, election stability, capital flows and sovereign risk premiums across the continent. A deep dive into Africa’s political vulnerability and the lingering effects expected into 2027. Kaya FM

E Squared’s 2025 Impact Report showcases a powerful model of patient capital, responsible entrepreneurship and transformation-driven investing. CEO Gladwyn Leeuw explains the shift to “lives meaningfully improved", the pipeline‑to‑scale approach, backing Black and female founders, and building businesses that endure — all while delivering commercial and social returns. Kaya FM

Feel good about feeling good! That’s exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana. Kaya 959 Website