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Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on what to make of KZN Hawks Colonel Deena Govender failure to explain the source of nearly R3 million in cash and deposits and the 37 transactions in a single day, leaving millions unaccounted for. The team asked listeners; Would your bank account survive your partner, friends or family’s scrutiny?  Kaya 959

The 2026 rotavirus season is underway, with a sharp rise in cases reported in Pretoria and one death recorded. Parents are urged to make sure children are vaccinated and to watch closely for signs of dehydration, especially when vomiting and diarrhoea occur. Phemelo spoke to NICD Centre for Enteric Diseases head Prof Nicola Page about the warning signs, prevention and when to seek medical help. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler has been cleared of all 21 charges in an investigation into the controversial multi-million-rand Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant tender. The EFF had accused Mettler of shielding officials implicated in the tender and obstructing efforts to recover irregular expenditure. Phemelo spoke to ANC councillor and MMC for Human Settlements Aaron Maluleke about the findings and what they mean for the embattled Rooiwal project. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

South Africa has filed a dossier with the International Court of Justice, alleging that Israel continues to violate binding orders aimed at protecting Palestinians in Gaza. The submission calls for Israel’s full compliance with the court’s provisional measures as the genocide case continues. Phemelo spoke to University of Johannesburg Senior Research Fellow Dr Oscar Van Heerden about the latest development and what it could mean for the case. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Westbury residents say they are living in fear as gang violence and gun battles continue to grip the Johannesburg community, with shootings increasingly spilling into broad daylight. Residents, community leaders and officials gathered this week to confront the crisis and find ways to curb the violence. Phemelo spoke to Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety chairperson Dr Bandile Masuku about the scale of the crisis and what can be done to restore safety in Westbury. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have failed in their bid to have retired Justice Sisi Khampepe removed from the inquiry into alleged political interference in apartheid-era TRC cases. The Constitutional Court has allowed Khampepe to remain as chair, while granting Zuma and Mbeki leave to appeal parts of the High Court ruling. Phemelo spoke to Foundation for Human Rights Executive Director Zaid Kimmie about what the judgment means for the inquiry and the unresolved TRC cases. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Rainbow COO Wouter de Wet breaks down a standout year: 101% EBITDA growth, stronger agricultural performance, lower feed costs, and a doubling of margins. We explore operational discipline, product mix optimisation, biosecurity, and the next phase of Rainbow’s growth strategy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Eskom CFO Calib Cassim discusses the utility’s R30.3bn profit, improved generation performance, reduced diesel use, stronger liquidity, and the first credit‑rating upgrade in over a decade. We also tackle municipal debt, declining demand and the road from recovery to transformation. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

With women’s unemployment at 37.5%, Nomie Nxumalo explores the rise of female entrepreneurship — and the hidden risks when personal assets become business assets. She shares practical insurance guidance for side hustles, SMEs and home‑based businesses. www.kaya959.co.za

Dr Nico Marais breaks down the illusion of art as an easy investment. From liquidity traps to auction commissions and the “utility dividend,” he explains why passion, not profit, should guide collecting — and how art fits into long‑term wealth creation. www.kaya959.co.za · Best Of Kaya Biz