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Fresh and Thato spoke to Senior Journalist at The Citizen, Faizel Patel on former president, Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales both letting the deadline pass to appeal the 14 May Judgement. According to the NPA, neither side filed an application for leave to appeal, which means the order is final, and the trial starts on 1 February 2027. Kaya 959

On this week’s Legal Matters, Nthabiseng Dubazana discusses suspensive conditions in contracts, the role of in-house counsel as commissioners of oaths, applications to halt bank execution proceedings and the Constitutional Court’s ruling on pension exclusions in divorce proceedings. She also answers some of your burning legal questions.

The City of Tshwane says its finances have improved since the ANC-ActionSA-led coalition took office, with reduced debt and stronger revenue collection systems. However, Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Eugene Modise says the metro still needs to improve revenue collection and address its historical debt. Phemelo Motene speaks to Eugene Modise about the city’s end-of-term report and its financial recovery. Kayafm

The IEC has printed more than 66% of the 79 million ballot papers needed for South Africa’s 4 November local government elections, with printing expected to be completed by 18 October. The commission says all 23,696 voting stations have been secured, while the distribution of election materials is underway ahead of special voting and election day. Phemelo speaks to IEC General Manager for Electoral Matters James Aphane. Kayafm

Four people have been killed and five others injured, including two children, in a mass shooting in Gauteng. The victims were returning from a memorial service for a political party member when they came under fire. A suspect is in custody, with the Political Killings Task Team investigating murder and attempted murder charges. Phemelo speaks to ANC Ekurhuleni Acting Regional Secretary Moipone Mhlongo. Kayafm

The government is heading back to court to reclaim about 2,000 hectares of state-owned land at Knoflokskraal near Grabouw, where some properties are allegedly being used as holiday homes, Airbnb rentals and restaurants. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says the land, occupied during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, is intended for forestry, investment and job creation. Phemelo speaks to Minister Dean Macpherson about the legal action and plans for the land. Kayafm

Access to capital is often seen as the biggest hurdle facing young entrepreneurs, but is money alone enough? Setlogane Manchidi, Managing Executive for Corporate Citizenship at Absa Group, discusses the realities of entrepreneurship in South Africa, why mentorship and market access matter just as much as funding, and how the Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund aims to help build the next generation of sustainable businesses and job creators

When the pandemic disrupted restaurant trading, Col'Cacchio faced a critical question: how could a restaurant brand continue reaching customers when dining rooms stood empty? Group CEO Etienne Pieterse shares how a supermarket trial during COVID evolved into a growing retail business, the challenges of preserving quality at scale, and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn about adaptation, diversification and long-term growth. Kaya FM

Ramona Maria Grewan has become the first woman to chair Black Management Forum Investments in its 30-year history. In this conversation, she reflects on leadership, governance and transformation, and discusses how black-owned investment vehicles can drive both commercial returns and meaningful economic inclusion in South Africa Kaya FM

A decade of regulatory reform, stronger financial infrastructure and expanding investment opportunities has transformed many African capital markets. But despite the progress, challenges around liquidity, foreign exchange access and investor confidence remain. Anthony Kirui, Head of Africa Regional Global Markets at Absa CIB, unpacks how far the continent's markets have come, what still needs fixing, and what it will take for Africa to mobilise more of its own capital for growth and development Kaya FM