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When you first fall in love, you’re thinking about dates, romance, butterflies and all the exciting things that come with being with someone. But nobody really tells you about the everyday reality of spending years with the same person. Eventually, the romance is still there — but so are the weird habits, the comfortable silences, the little irritations and the things you never imagined you’d become completely used to. Kaya 959 Website

For Kaya Creators Corner, Fresh and Thato sat down with playwright and director, Dr Kgafela OA Magogodi on what to expect from Australopithecus, his new satirical play running at Wits Downstairs Theatre, 25–30 August. A play set in a 1936 Pretoria kitchen, which follows a scientist whose chilling "two-pot system" treats his wife's soup and human remains with the same cold indifference, until his housemaid decides she's seen enough. We dig into the history behind it, and why it still resonates today. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato for an overview of MTN’s results. They also looked at what to make of news of the USA and Pres ⁠Trump's wish to impose new Tariffs on China and Iran. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to make of people who call elderly people in the workplace with terms of endearment instead of their real names and whether people who use terms like Chief, Bossman, Bra, Mama, Mlungu, are sucking up or just being respectful or inferior. Kaya 959

Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Content Manager at IOL, Se-Anne Koopman on what to make of news of Gayton McKenzie's latest troubles this in light of an investigation flagging at least 19 people linked to his Patriotic Alliance who've landed seats on boards and panels across his own department. The DA's Leah Potgieter is calling it cadre deployment dressed up as governance, while the PA is calling it a "headline-seeking stunt." At the same time the Public Protector already has a complaint on her desk.  Kaya 959

Trade tensions between the US and Canada have intensified after Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Canada has vowed to retaliate dollar-for-dollar from 8 September, targeting sectors including steel, dairy, agriculture and electronics. The move follows the collapse of trade talks, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing Washington of demanding too much while offering too little. Phemelo speaks to a global affairs specialist Dr Terence McNamee about the escalating trade dispute and its wider economic impact. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has been ordered to continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission after commissioners rejected his lawyers’ second bid for a postponement. His legal team cited difficulties consulting with him in prison and threatened further legal action. Matlala is also expected to invoke his right against self-incrimination during his testimony. Phemelo speaks to legal expert Bophelo Seleke. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

The SANDF has finally received the R823 million allocated for Operation Prosper, five months after the deployment began. The funding delay has raised questions about government planning and the risks of deploying soldiers without timely financial support. Phemelo speaks to Standing Committee on Appropriations chairperson Mmusi Maimane about the funding delay and what it means for the operation. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Once a major Joburg tourist attraction, Santarama Miniland at Wemmer Pan has been stripped of its famous miniature landmarks and allegedly taken over as a private events venue. Parties, corporate functions and picnics are reportedly being hosted on the municipal-owned property, with the City allegedly receiving no rental or service revenue. Phemelo speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Anna Cox about how the iconic site was lost and who is benefiting. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm