Kaya 959

Kaya 959

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Kaya 959 episodes

  • Fresh Fridays With Sidwell “Psyfo” Ngwenya On Growth, Self-reflective #SidwellsPOV YouTube Channel & New Music.
    Fresh and Thato had a sit-down with Sidwell “Psyfo” Ngwenya on a self-reflective conversation looking at adjusting from being a child-star to the adult world in corporate and parenting, his self-explorative journey which led to travelling the country to missing parts of himself and new music. Psyfo recently he walked away from the corporate comfort and took a solo journey across South Africa, asking himself the questions he’d been putting off. That journey became #SouthernExploration, a docu-reality series on his #SidwellsPOV YouTube channel, with an EP on the way. Kaya 959
    20 min
  • The Front Page - The M&G On Their Story On R30 million Spent "to make Sassa CEO look good"
    Fresh and Thato spoke to M&G journalist, Nkateko Joseph Mabasa on their investigation revealing that nearly R29 million of a R30-million, three-year Sassa communications tender was paid out to an event production company in its first year alone. With sources having told the Mail & Guardian that the contract was being used to influence journalists and discourage reporting that could put Sassa’s CEO in a negative light. Kaya 959
    12 min
  • Mary Anibal & AKRA On The World Show With Nicky B
    Mary Anibal, the award-winning Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and mbira player, whose music blends traditional Zimbabwean sounds with folk and contemporary Afro-fusion. With her powerful voice and masterful mbira playing, Mary brings Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage into a vibrant, modern sound.

    And heading to Ghana, we meet two members of the four-piece band AKRA - an alternative rock band whose name pays homage to the dynamism of their city, Accra.
    Blending the energy of rock with African musical influences, AKRA draws inspiration from everyday life in their country’s capital, exploring its people, challenges and vibrant urban culture. kaya 959 · Kaya FM
    59 min
  • Celebrating CeCe Winans’ remarkable career
    This week, musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal looks back at the career of gospel star CeCe Winans, revisiting hits including Addicted Love featuring BeBe Winans, More Than What I Wanted and Count On Me with Whitney Houston, and much more. www.kaya959.co.za
    25 min
  • City Power’s substation tour offers fresh insight into Joburg outages
    Johannesburg property owners have gained a closer look at the theft, vandalism and ageing equipment behind prolonged power outages in the inner city. Following a tour of City Power’s Central Substation, Johannesburg Property Owners and Managers Association CEO Mpho Rivers said she was impressed by the engineering team’s expertise and the utility’s willingness to explain the challenges. Phemelo speaks to Daily Maverick journalist Anna Cox. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    7 min
  • SAPS outlines five priorities to tackle festive season crime
    The South African Police Service has launched its 2026/2027 Safer Festive Season Operations, focusing on organised crime, gender-based violence and femicide, human trafficking and other threats to public safety. Police say the operation demonstrates their readiness to protect communities during the busy festive period. Phemelo speaks to Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron about the plan and whether police are equipped to deliver on its promises. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    12 min
  • Week in Review: Budget pressures, Tshwane water crisis and Mbeki’s testimony
    Phemelo is joined by Kaya News reporter Katleho Sekhotho to unpack the week’s top stories, including the 2026 Medium-Term Budget, calls for accountability over contaminated water in Bronkhorstspruit, former president Thabo Mbeki’s testimony before the TRC Cases Inquiry, and CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour’s departure after 43 years with the network. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    19 min
  • The Mental Health Cost of Financial Stress
    Financial stress has emerged as one of the biggest threats to South Africans' mental wellbeing. Dr Rachel Moore, Chief Medical Officer at Mediclinic Southern Africa, discusses the psychological impact of economic pressure, barriers to accessing mental healthcare and what can be done to reduce stigma and improve support. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    13 min

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From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams.