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Ford South Africa’s Silverton Manufacturing Plant enters a new chapter under the leadership of Angela Weathers, a global manufacturing veteran with more than 30 years’ experience across engineering, quality and operations. From leading Ford’s ventilator production programme during COVID‑19 to driving transformation across global plants, Angela brings deep expertise at a pivotal moment for Silverton — now recognised as Ford’s highest‑performing Ranger facility worldwide. In this Pivot Point conversation, she reflects on her career, her leadership philosophy, and her vision for Ford’s “second century” in South Africa. www.kaya959.co.za

FirstRand has posted a resilient full‑year performance for June 2026, delivering the highest dividend payout in its history despite a sizeable UK motor commission provision. Underlying operations remain strong: FNB and RMB posted double‑digit profit growth, continuing operations delivered 13% earnings growth, and ROE reached 24.9%. CEO Mary Vilakazi explains the UK provision impact, the strength of the core franchises, and the group’s revised ROE targets for 2027. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africans are spending — but with sharper discipline. NIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation shows rising price sensitivity, heavier reliance on promotions, and a widening gap between FMCG resilience and tech‑and‑durables caution. FMCG sales rose 5.5% to R347.7 billion, while T&D sales fell 5.8% as consumers delayed upgrades. Lané Klopper breaks down the data, the behavioural shifts, and the signals retailers should watch heading into the second half of 2026. www.kaya959.co.za

Sanlam has released its interim results for 2026, revealing strong underlying momentum beneath severe weather‑related claims and softer shareholder investment returns. New business climbed 22% to R224 billion, net client cash flows surged 64% to R78 billion, and core earnings held steady despite large loss events across South Africa and the continent. CFO Abigail Mukhuba unpacks the numbers, the headwinds, and the strategic growth vectors shaping Sanlam’s outlook for the rest of the year. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

As part of Kaya 959's official media partnership with Chefs & Chenin, Feel Good is hosting Chef Mahalia Jackson for an in-studio food showcase and conversation ahead of the event on 26 and 27 September.

Chef Mahalia will prepare a selection of tasters to give the live audience (including media) a taste of what the public can expect at Chefs & Chenin.

The actual event centres on open-fire cooking. For practical purposes, Chef Mahalia will use a gas braai on the Kaya 959 balcony for this preview. This should be positioned as a studio adaptation rather than a representation of how the food will be prepared at the event itself.

Mahalia Jackson is an Executive Chef, entrepreneur and published author with more than three decades of experience in the culinary industry. She has been Managing Director of Added Touch Catering and Events since 2005, creating dining experiences, managing major corporate events and training culinary professionals.

Her career extends well beyond the kitchen. She is also a motivational speaker, life coach and industry thought leader, combining culinary creativity with business expertise. Her work has included major brand launches and VIP events, and she has served guests including President Nelson Mandela, President Thabo Mbeki and international diplomats.

Chef Mahalia is also the author of Dare to Dream, part recipe book and part memoir, which received an African Authors Award in the Food Category. She has worked as a food editor, facilitated workshops on the Art of Entertaining and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Diet & Nutrition, extending her interest into the relationship between food, health and wellness.

Chefs & Chenin is a two-day culinary celebration taking place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 at Crawford International Sandton.

The event showcases a distinctive South African culinary tradition: cooking over fire. Some of the country's top chefs will cook over open flames, and guests will also be able to explore a broader food, entertainment and lifestyle programme.

It's not just about watching chefs cook over fire. It's an afternoon built around tasting, discovering, sharing and enjoying good food, good wine and good company. Beyond the food, the event includes live entertainment, children's activities, a harvest market featuring local producers and artisans, and an art exhibition.

Kaya 959 is the official media partner, bringing the station's personalities, audience and sound into the experience.

Event essentials: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 | Crawford International Sandton, 11 Benmore Road, Sandton | Tickets via Webtickets Kaya 959 Website

Fresh and Thato spoke to founder and CEO of Quadcare, Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe on building a network of 15 affordable clinics across Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, with a brand-new one just opened in Fleurhof and her memoir, “The Fire Within” which unpacks identity, burnout and betrayal behind the success story.  Kaya 959

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