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The ANC has launched its 2026 local government election manifesto, promising to fix struggling municipalities, improve service delivery and tackle corruption. But with support falling to 45.59% in 2021, the party is under pressure to turn familiar promises into action. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the ANC’s shortcomings, while using “clock it” to connect with younger voters. Phemelo speaks to ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, with political analysis from ASRI’s Angelo Fick. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

Ahead of Africa’s Biggest Marketing Conference™, Dale Hefer — CEO of the Nedbank IMC — joins Kaya Biz to unpack why marketing must sit at the centre of commercial performance. She explores this year’s theme, Shift Happens™, the rise of AI at African scale, and the capabilities that will define the next generation of marketing leaders. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa’s tourism sector is entering a new era — one defined by collaboration between government, private sector players and destination bodies. Interim CEO of South African Tourism, Sechaba Motsieloa, joins Kaya Biz to unpack the key messages from the SATSA Conference and what alignment means for the sector’s future competitiveness. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

In this Women’s Month edition of Careers Corner, Lerato Kumalo — Chief ESG & Impact Officer at Novare — shares her journey from trainee technician to senior investment‑sector leader. She breaks down how professionals can identify transferable skills, build credibility in new industries, and give themselves permission to pivot without starting from scratch. www.kaya959.co.za

Financial stress is quietly eroding workplace performance — and South African employees are feeling the strain. With one in two workers highly concerned about their debt, fintech company Wealthbit is helping employees build practical money systems that reduce stress and prevent debt spirals. CEO Alex Cook joins Kaya Biz to unpack the Financial Freedom Programme, the habits most South Africans lack, and why digital financial‑wellness tools are becoming essential in modern workplaces. Best Of Kaya Biz

Advtech has posted another solid set of interim results, with revenue up 8%, operating profit rising 14% and headline earnings per share climbing 16%. CEO Geoff Whyte joins Kaya Biz to unpack the drivers behind the group’s performance — from enrolment growth to tighter debtor management — and the board’s decision to hike the interim dividend by 18%. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

TOPIC: Churches should be part of South Africa’s broader anti-corruption infrastructure. GUEST: Lebogang Ramafoko is the Executive Director of Corruption Watch

Fresh and Thato opened the lines to the listeners on their stories were growing up forced them to accept themselves as they are. This inspired by Jill Scott's latest album “This is who I am now, and I’m happy with her”.  Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of news that TFG will retrench some workers. They also gave an update on the conflict between Trump and Iran and the effects on the markets. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on what to what to make of Financial Times article which found that one in 10 young Americans aged 23 to 29 didn't spend a single minute face-to-face with another human being on an average day. The team pondered on what to make of the recent trend of people choosing to isolate from society.   Kaya 959