Kaya 959

Kaya 959

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Kaya 959 episodes

  • Is Zero-Alcohol Tolerance Too Extreme Or Just A Last Resort To The Persisting Drunk Driving Problem?
    Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of the new strict zero blood-alcohol limit for motorists due to be introduced in SA as the government steps up its fight against drunk driving amid thousands of arrests, and more than 6 000 road deaths already recorded this year. The team and listeners opined on whether zero tolerance is extreme, or the only remaining option at this stage?  Kaya 959
    11 min
  • The Front Page - What To Expect From The Sowetan Today
    Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan's Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to make of threats against Madlanga Commissioner, Adv. Sandile Khumalo who has allegedly been subjected to a sustained campaign of threats and intimidation, this according to Advocates for Transformation (AFT). The team asked listeners whether lawlessness taken control of our society and have you ever been intimidated for doing the right thing? Kaya 959
    13 min
  • SANDU calls for inquiry into alleged soldiers’ allowances in Cuba
    SANDU is calling for an immediate independent inquiry into allegations that SANDF members training in Cuba were asked to contribute up to R15,000 each from their allowances to help needy Cuban citizens. The union is questioning who authorised the alleged collection, how the money was handled and whether soldiers felt pressured to contribute. Phemelo speaks to SANDU National Secretary Pikkie Greeff. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    8 min
  • ANC vs IEC: Party takes candidate list dispute to Electoral Court
    The ANC is taking its dispute with the IEC over missing candidate names to the Electoral Court, blaming technical problems for entries that were not captured before the deadline. The party says it successfully registered 9,128 candidates but 130 proportional representation and 51 ward candidates were affected in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mangaung. Phemelo speaks to ANC NEC member Donald Selamolela and legal expert Bophelo Seleke. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    14 min
  • IFP’s Mlungisi Mabaso Joburg mayoral candidate targets youth unemployment
    Phemelo is joined by the IFP’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso, the youngest candidate in the race. Mabaso, who also serves as the city’s MMC for Human Settlements and IFP Youth Brigade national secretary, outlines the party’s plans for Joburg, with youth empowerment and tackling unemployment among his priorities. www.kaya959.co.za
    1 hr 9 min
  • AI vs Human Creativity
    AI is reshaping the creative industry — but not in the simplistic “robots replacing creatives” narrative. Lucky Hustle CEO Darren Morris joins Kaya Biz to unpack how AI is used in ideation, copy, design and strategy, where it fails, and why creatives who use AI will replace those who don’t. He explores the risks of generic AI erasing South African nuance, the future agency model, and the skills young creatives need to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. www.kaya959.co.za
    19 min
  • GDP Contracts 0.2%: Ninety One on SA’s Growth Pulse
    South Africa’s GDP contracted 0.2% in Q2 2026, confirming a weak quarter driven by declines in trade, manufacturing and mining. Ninety One’s Vivienne Taberer joins us to unpack the sector‑level drivers, the agricultural volatility behind forecast differences, and the implications of rising imports and soft investment. She also explains the upcoming GDP rebase, why it may lower the debt‑to‑GDP ratio, and how markets should interpret the contrast between weak growth and improving fiscal optics. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    12 min
  • Medical Schemes Under Pressure: HFA’s SOMS Report Explained
    The Health Funders Association has released its inaugural State of Medical Schemes Report, revealing rising affordability pressures, ageing risk pools, and escalating healthcare costs — but also the immense value medical schemes provide. HFA CEO Thoneshan Naidoo breaks down the data behind catastrophic claims, oncology trends, long hospital stays, and the four dimensions of value schemes deliver. He also unpacks the modelling on mandatory membership, risk equalisation, and the urgent reforms needed to stabilise the sector. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    23 min
  • New Leadership at naamsa: Dr Mncane Mthunzi Sets the Agenda
    South Africa’s automotive industry is undergoing seismic change — from NEVs to global supply‑chain shifts. Newly appointed naamsa CEO Dr Mncane Mthunzi joins Kaya Biz to unpack his leadership priorities, the organisation’s strategic direction, and how South Africa can compete for investment, technology and skills in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape. He outlines the sector’s biggest risks, the importance of collaboration, and how naamsa plans to strengthen competitiveness, localisation and transformation. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    19 min

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From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams.