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Fresh and Thato spoke to Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa on the story of Lindiwe Sanitary Pads, producing 800 SABS-compliant pads a minute with a workforce that is predominantly women. It’s recognised as Africa’s first large-scale pad factory owned and run entirely by women, and this year it earned her the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on SA slipping down top investment charts, this after Morocco overtook South Africa to become the continent’s fourth-most attractive investment destination as years of industrialisation and faster growth. They also discussed ⁠SARS doubling down on social media influencers declaring income. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Certified Financial Planner and practicing Attorney at Liberty, Sheila-Ann Robbey on the importance of knowing your actual financial standing before you can plan for the 2027 wish lists. With the cost-of-living squeezing households and 2026 drawing to a close, Sheila-Ann gave reasons for you to do a financial audit with a certified financial planner in order to get a clear picture of your finances before you plan where we’re going in 2027.  Kaya 959

Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool. It is World Animation Day - we want to hear from Kaya Buddies, what's your favorite cartoon or animation and which character would you be for the day. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on looking ahead to the Soweto derby this as Stadium Management SA says that security will be beefed up for Saturday’s Soweto Derby, and that anyone without a ticket in hand already would likely face arrest if found around the stadium. The team also asked listeners if there has been a situation where you and the people you live with support different teams? What pulls you apart in the family? Kaya 959

Phemelo speaks to Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation CEO Natasha Allie about the 2026 Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture theme, The Mirror, Map and Compass, and how self-awareness, ethical leadership and strategic vision can guide governance, accountability and nation-building in uncertain times. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) says it will continue its fight for outstanding employee benefits linked to a 2016 agreement with the City of Johannesburg. The dispute escalated on Monday when protests disrupted parts of the city, including the M1 highway, and several union members were arrested. SAMWU says billions remain unpaid, with regional secretary Thobani Nkosi arguing that workers are demanding money owed to them. Phemelo speaks to Nkosi about the dispute and the union’s next steps. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election, with record turnout reported and neither major political bloc projected to secure the 61 seats needed to form a majority government. The contest is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, with security and democracy central to the campaign. Phemelo speaks to Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, Professor Jeff Halper. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo speaks to Dobsonville Ward 48 independent candidate Mpho Eaye about his plans to improve service delivery and strengthen accountability. Eaye says he wants to put residents before politics, prioritise community concerns across the ward and ensure problems are followed up with the relevant authorities until action is taken. www.kaya959.co.za

Phemelo speaks to Johannesburg Ward 67 independent candidate Nomsa Mbatha about her bid to become a councillor in the 4 November local government elections. Mbatha says she wants to cut red tape around service delivery and represent all residents regardless of political affiliation, drawing on years of community work addressing issues including water, electricity, roads, parks and gender-based violence.