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Nearly 347,000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have applied for placement in Gauteng public schools for 2027, with more than 800,000 applications submitted overall as parents applied to multiple schools. The figures highlight growing pressure on classroom space, particularly at sought-after schools where demand continues to exceed capacity. Phemelo speaks to Gauteng Education MEC spokesperson Onwabile Lubhelwana. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

City Power has disconnected electricity to the Children’s Memorial Institute in Parktown, affecting 22 child-care NPOs, special-needs facilities and a provincial hospital laundry. The move follows a disputed R44-million municipal billing debt, with the campus now relying on generators at a reported cost of R30,000 a day. We also look at the Johannesburg Society for the Blind, where the City has written off R8.1-million in billing errors but is still demanding R31.5-million in outstanding accounts. Phemelo speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Anna Cox. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Denosa in Gauteng has given the provincial Health Department one month to address critical issues including nursing shortages, vacant posts, hospital management instability, poor infrastructure and shortages of medicines and supplies. The union warns that if these concerns are not addressed, it will take to the streets. Phemelo speaks to Denosa Gauteng chairperson Bongani Banda. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Phemelo is joined by EFF Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, who brings a human-rights approach to the city’s biggest challenges. We unpack her plans to tackle corruption, stabilise coalitions, streamline municipal services and put residents of Joburg at the centre of local government. www.kaya959.co.za

Phemelo is joined by EFF Johannesburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, who brings a human-rights approach to the city’s biggest challenges. We unpack her plans to tackle corruption, stabilise coalitions, streamline municipal services and put residents of Joburg at the centre of local government. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Ahead of the Nedbank IMC Conference, Legends Corporation CEO Sheldon Tatchell joins Kaya Biz to discuss how he built Legends Barber from a single chair in Eldorado Park into a multi‑country African grooming brand. We explore the tension between scale and community, how skills development and job creation became competitive advantages, and why impact must be embedded in the business model — not added on after profit. A masterclass in purpose‑driven African entrepreneurship. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson unpacks the group’s latest interim results, revealing a return to growth in land‑based casinos for the first time in three years, strong hospitality performance, and explosive momentum in Sunbet — now contributing 24% of group EBITDA. We explore consumer behaviour in a high cost‑of‑living environment, deliberate tech investments, the five‑year value creation plan, and how the group is positioning itself for omnichannel gaming leadership. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

In this Careers Corner episode, SACAP lecturer Carlyn Perils unpacks why Industrial and Organisational Psychology (IOP) is emerging as one of the most future‑proof qualifications in South Africa’s changing labour market. With graduate unemployment rising to 12.4% and employers shifting toward skills‑based hiring, Carlyn explains how IOP equips students with the behavioural, cognitive and organisational capabilities needed to thrive in modern workplaces. www.kaya959.co.za

Portfolio Manager Nichole Maroun from Anchor Capital joins us to unpack the financial realities women face during and after divorce. We explore how matrimonial regimes shape wealth outcomes, why settlement value is not the same as long‑term financial security, and how women can rebuild retirement capital, restructure balance sheets, avoid emotional financial decisions, and create sustainable wealth strategies for the next 10–30 years. A powerful conversation on financial independence and long‑term planning. www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz

ARM CEO Phillip Tobias joins Kaya Biz to break down the group’s 2026 financial results — headline earnings up 19%, revenue up 25%, and net cash up 54% to R10.2bn. We unpack the contrasting performance across PGMs, iron ore, manganese and coal, the strategic approvals of Bokoni and Nkomati, and the critical role of logistics reform in unlocking future growth. A deep dive into the economics, strategy and future of one of SA’s most diversified mining groups. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM