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Fresh and Thato had a sit down with Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Pelebox, Neo Hutiri who quit his corporate job, contracted tuberculosis, and turned that setback into a health-tech business that changed lives across the region. Neo Hutiri founded Pelebox smart lockers that let patients collect chronic medication in under 30 seconds instead of hours in a clinic queue. It powered over 1.7 million collections across 123 communities in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. In 2019, he became the first South African to win the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize. He was later named a 2025–2026 Obama Foundation Africa Leader. Kaya 959

Holistic financial plan should evolve as your life changes, helping you prepare for unexpected disruptions while creating greater financial certainty for you and your loved ones.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Certified Financial Planner at Liberty, Tsungai Masendeke reflects on National Wills week and to help listeners understand lifestyle protection as a holistic part of financial planning, considering how they can protect their income, financial commitments and the people who depend on them. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of The Competition Tribunal approval of the sale of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Swiss group Coca-Cola HBC, a step closer to listing on the JSE. Attacq Limited, the owners of Mall of Africa continued to show strong income and dividend growth for shareholders. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Executive of Savings & Investments at Absa Group, Tawanda Rumhuma on the importance of starting your savings journey and some on some of Absa's investment solutions, giving customers the flexibility to choose between immediate access to their money through the Cash Invest Tracker, or fixed-term growth with partial capital access through the 12-Month Dynamic Fixed Deposit. Kaya 959

Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to News Editor at The Sowetan, Lindile Sifile on what to make of the collapse of Cosatu leadership congress, this for the first time in its 40-year history, which descended into two days of chaos: disputed delegate credentials, a legal battle over the suspension of frontrunner-for-president Mike Shingange by his own union Nehawu. The team asked listeners on whether they are Unionised or not and what is the one thing they’d like their union to be fighting for? Kaya 959

Phemelo gets legal analysis from legal expert Bophelo Seleke on the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma defamation case, the NPA’s withdrawal of charges against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, and the ANC’s court battle with the IEC over candidate list submissions. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Police have confirmed the recovery of an eighth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, as fears grow over a series of killings in the region. One suspect has been arrested and another is being sought, with police offering a R400,000 reward for information. Phemelo speaks to Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo is joined by ATM Johannesburg mayoral candidate Vuyo Zungula to unpack his plans for the city ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Zungula, who has served as an MP since 2019, is entering a crowded mayoral race as the ATM’s former president. www.kaya959.co.za

DNI is deploying over R2 billion to expand connectivity, acquire telecoms assets, and deepen digital and financial inclusion across South Africa. CEO Dr Ryan Noach explains the investment thesis, the acquisition pipeline, and how connectivity drives jobs, SME growth and economic participation. A strategic look at one of SA’s biggest private‑sector digital investments. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM