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The story of Nokuthula Simelane, who was abducted and disappeared more than 40 years ago, has sparked renewed calls for justice and accountability. Her story was remembered at a gathering at the University of Mpumalanga in Mbombela, where her family reflected on her disappearance and the need to keep her memory alive. Phemelo speaks to Nokuthula’s younger sister and Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane.i www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Shell Downstream South Africa Country Chair, Aluwani Museisi, shares his journey from health policy and diplomacy into energy leadership. In this Pivot Point conversation, he reflects on early influences, career pivots, the role of gas in South Africa’s transition, the importance of public‑private partnerships, and the leadership lessons that matter most for young professionals navigating uncertain environments. www.kaya959.co.za

Santam delivered a solid half‑year performance with 10% GWP growth, a 6% rise in Net Earned Premium, and an 8.1% underwriting margin — despite R1.5 billion in catastrophe losses. CEO of Santam Partner Solutions, Gugu Mtetwa, unpacks the risk environment, device insurance growth, pricing discipline, and the Group’s FutureFit 2030 strategy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

National Treasury’s 2026 Draft Tax Bills propose changes that could directly affect household budgets, medical scheme affordability, investment decisions and even everyday transactions. Old Mutual Senior Tax Consultant Aleweyah Price breaks down the key proposals, who they impact most, and what South Africans should be doing now as the Bills move through the legislative process. www.kaya959.co.za

South Africa’s manufacturing sector slipped further in August, with the Absa PMI dropping to 45.8 — the fourth consecutive monthly decline and the lowest reading this year. Absa Economist Sello Sekele explains the drivers behind the contraction, the role of weak export sales, and what the latest data signals for industrial activity heading into Q4. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Discovery delivered one of its strongest sets of results yet, with headline earnings up 34% and Discovery Bank swinging from a R68 million loss to a R370 million profit. CEO Adrian Gore breaks down the Bank’s new strategic phase, the global expansion of the Vitality model, and how behavioural economics continues to drive long‑term value across the Group. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations. Kaya FM

Fresh, Thato and Mpho weighed in on whether taking phones and gadgets away from children actually boost their school marks. They also discussed an ideal balance of tech and schoolwork, this in light of recent research which found results on the effects of taking phones away from students.  Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of recent retail results from TFG, Mr. Price and Woolies. They also discussed the current level of ⁠Business Confidence in SA. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on the latest update on the 2 Airlink pilots who flew over the DHL Stadium before Saturday's Springbok–All Blacks Test. They asked listeners on whether they have taken a risk that paid off, but still had to defend it to people who doubted them? Kaya 959