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The father of the 16-year-old at the centre of the sexual grooming case against former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has told the court that Sibiya threatened to harm his family after he reported him to police. The allegations were detailed during Sibiya’s bail proceedings, with Mr M saying he feared the former officer’s influence and capabilities. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News reporter Keneiloe Huma. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has rejected the Road Accident Fund’s proposal to increase the fuel levy to R3 per litre, saying motorists are already under financial pressure. The focus is now on fixing the fund’s management and addressing its financial challenges, while OUTA argues that years of mismanagement and maladministration are at the heart of the crisis. Phemelo speaks to OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo is joined in studio by South African People’s Civic Organisation (SAPCO) president and Johannesburg mayoral candidate Loyiso Toyiya to unpack the organisation’s civic manifesto and plans for the city. Its priorities include stabilising municipal finances, improving service delivery, strengthening community participation, tackling corruption and supporting young people and vulnerable communities. www.kaya959.co.za

Fintech is increasingly shaping how South Africans access economic opportunities. We speak to Peter Malebye, Managing Executive for Fintech at Vodacom South Africa, about a new mobility ecosystem expected to unlock thousands of driver opportunities and how the convergence of technology, finance and connectivity is transforming entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. www.kaya959.co.za

As South Africa's gambling sector evolves, so do concerns around consumer protection and regulation. Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, joins Kaya Biz to talk about the company's new Responsible Gambling Charter, the rise of offshore operators, and how technology could play a larger role in protecting players while supporting industry growth www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

What if insurers could prevent accidents before they happen? Gugu Mfuphi speaks to Robert Attwell, CEO of Discovery Insure, about how artificial intelligence, behavioural science and telematics are helping to identify risky driving habits and encourage safer behaviour. The conversation explores whether the future of insurance lies in changing risk rather than simply pricing it. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Frontier markets are often overlooked by global investors, yet they may offer compelling long-term opportunities. Varshan Maharaj, Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray, explores how investors can navigate political and currency risks while uncovering attractive businesses in some of the world's lesser-known economies www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959

Food inflation may be easing, but household hunger is worsening. Sanjeev Raghubir of Shoprite Group unpacks new findings showing hunger has reached its highest level since 2010. He shares why rising housing, utility and living costs are squeezing disposable income, what retail purchasing behaviour reveals about consumer distress, and why food insecurity is becoming an increasingly complex economic challenge. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

What workplace rule have you created for yourself? What workplace lesson did you learn once, and now you will NEVER learn the hard way again? Kaya 959 Website

At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations. Kaya FM