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In this inspiring Pivot Point episode, Dr Andy Mabaso, Group CTO at Altron, reflects on the turning points that shaped his career — from engineering roots to leading AI innovation. He discusses leadership lessons, the launch of Altron’s AI Factory, South Africa’s competitive position in the global tech race, and the future of African talent. A powerful story of resilience, purpose and technological ambition.

African Bank has entered a new chapter shifting from years of acquisitive expansion to a disciplined phase of consolidation. Interim Group CEO Zweli Manyathi breaks down the R624m loss, the credit environment, cost‑to‑income pressures, and the bank’s strategy to unlock value from its diversified platform. Kaya FM

South Africans haven’t abandoned luxury they’ve simply become smarter about how they access it. Greg Grenfield, founder of We Buy Brands, explains the explosive rise of the pre‑loved luxury market, why authenticated resale is booming, and how consumers are treating handbags, watches and jewellery as “wearable assets.”

South Africa’s most referenced retirement study reveals a widening gap between when people believe they should start planning and when they actually do. CEO of Sanlam Corporate, Kanyisa Mkhize, unpacks the 2026 Sanlam Benchmark findings — from delayed planning and rising debt among retirees to the behavioural risks shaping household financial resilience. Kaya FM

SA Youth is South Africa’s largest online youth recruitment platform connecting employers to a talent pool of over 5.1 million young work-seekers. The platform is data-free for young work-seekers and uses intelligent algorithms and geo-mapping to match employers with candidates closest to their opportunities.

SA Youth, by its very design, reduces the barriers that young people face to entering the labour market, such as the high cost of data, transport, and the lack of visibility to opportunities. 

To date, the online platform has assisted over 3,000 businesses across multiple sectors, from SMMEs to large companies, to fill entry-level roles efficiently and inclusively. 

Guest: Tumi Motsoatsoe, Head of Communications & PR Harambe Youth Employment Accelerator Kaya 959

We’re still in the heart of Youth Month — a time to celebrate young people, but also to acknowledge the challenges many are navigating every day.

The pressures facing today's youth can be intense and relentless. From the demands of school and finding employment, to social media comparisons, financial uncertainty, mental health struggles, and the expectation to constantly succeed, many young people are carrying a heavy load.

For those who are older, watching younger generations grow up in a rapidly changing world can offer a unique perspective. While every generation faces its own challenges, there may be certain pressures young people experience today that resonate deeply with you. Kaya 959

Today's theme is Throwback Thursday: Top charting Songs from the Early 2000s. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of retailers bracing themself for potential closure ahead of June 30 protests. They also spoke on uncertainty surrounding the potential listing of Dangote Refineries. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on some of the superstitions you believe in that most people think are not real? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on Bafana Bafana's win against South Korea to send South Africa into the knockout stages for the first time ever. Thomas Msengana asked listeners they had at any point lost faith in Bafana and on what about this game made you realize how resilient we are as a nation and Tell me of an instance where you lost faith in someone only for them to prove you wrong? www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website