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With today being Cranky Co-Workers Day, the team shared stories of their work environments and on how they deal with cranky co-workers. The team also asked listeners on, what’s the funniest or most annoying thing a cranky co-worker has done to you? Or confess if you are the cranky one, what can colleagues do to help you be less cranky? Kaya 959

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Senior Journalist at The Citizen, Faizel Patel on what to make of The ANC heading to the High Court in Johannesburg on Thursday to stop its election funding from being taken to settle a debt. Service provider Eltel says the party owes it R40 million for digital marketing, communications and technical support during the 2019 elections. Eltel wants the court to order the IEC to withhold the ANC’s allocation and pay the money to Eltel instead and the ANC argues the funds would otherwise be spent within days on the 2026 local government election campaign. Kaya 959

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff election, although Bolsonaro has challenged the result. Meanwhile, French unions and protest groups are calling for further demonstrations over wages, living costs and public services after nationwide rallies. Phemelo speaks to Africa Asia Dialogues Senior Research Fellow Thembisa Fakude about the political developments and their wider implications. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The number of gastrointestinal illness cases linked to contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit has risen to 833, including 328 children, with three residents currently in hospital. The Department of Water and Sanitation says inadequate chlorination by the City of Tshwane contributed to the crisis, while officials report no deaths. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo about the latest figures, the response and measures to prevent further infections. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Johannesburg Deputy Mayor and ANC mayoral candidate Loyiso Masuku joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the party’s plans for the city ahead of the 4 November local government elections. Masuku says the ANC must rebuild public trust through greater accountability, improved revenue collection and urgent action on failing services, while acknowledging that the party could have done better. www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa’s corporate leadership landscape is evolving. The latest Spencer Stuart South Africa Board Index highlights gains in diversity and board independence, while exposing continued gaps in progression to the most influential leadership positions. Guy Lundy joins Gugu Mfuphi to discuss succession planning, board appointments, AI-era leadership skills and what tomorrow’s boardrooms could look like www.kaya959.co.za

Pick n Pay’s latest interim results point to encouraging signs in one of South Africa’s most closely watched retail recovery stories. CEO Sean Summers joins Kaya Biz to discuss improved profitability, Boxer’s standout performance, online sales growth, labour restructuring and the milestones investors should watch as the turnaround plan moves into its next phase. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

For years, South Africa’s retirement outcomes have painted a worrying picture. New research from Alexforbes suggests meaningful progress, with more retirement fund members on track for a comfortable retirement than ever before. Vickie Lange unpacks what’s driving the improvement, why most savers still fall short, and the practical steps individuals can take to secure a better retirement outcome. www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers one of the clearest snapshots of South Africa’s fiscal health and economic trajectory. We speak to Deloitte Africa’s Le Roux Roelofse about the key takeaways from Treasury’s latest projections, whether the country is striking the right balance between fiscal discipline and growth, and what the MTBPS means for taxpayers, investors and businesses navigating an uncertain economic environment. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM