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#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of Standard Bank's solid first half financial results. They also gave an update on SA Q2 mining production results. Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato had a seat down with Uncle T, Thabo Mokwele reflects on his career path, celebrating 20 years at Kaya 959, the value his wife brings to life and the importance of nurturing the next radio star.  Kaya 959

Every Fridays kids suggest two fun things to do with your children over the weekend.

Today we asking, where is the best place to host a birthday party? Kaya 959

Fresh and Thato spoke to Mail & Guardian Politics Reporter, Kenneth Kwadi on their story ahead of Sunday marking 14 years since police killed 34 striking mineworkers at Marikana and still yet to convict a single person. The Mail & Guardian editorial asking whether the justice system shields the powerful, highlighting Cyril Ramaphosa's email prior to the police operation. Kaya 959

Contemporary artist Kelebogile Marope has been named the winner of the 2026 FNB Art Prize, recognised for her distinctive approach to sculpture and her ability to push the boundaries of the traditionally male-dominated medium. Now in its 19th edition, FNB Art Joburg continues to champion Africa’s creative talent and cultural landscape. Phemelo sits down with Marope to discuss her artistic journey, her work and what this prestigious recognition means for her career. Kayafm

Leroy Marc brings you his latest entertainment picks, reviewing The End of Oak Street, Brink of War, Umtheto and Sarajevo, alongside other films and theatre productions worth checking out. From the big screen to the stage and Netflix, Phemelo and Leroy unpack what should be on your watchlist this week. Kayafm

Gang violence has reached crisis levels, particularly in the Cape Flats, prompting Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police to launch an in-depth inquiry into the scourge. The committee says the process must go beyond consultation and focus on finding lasting solutions, with victims, communities, civil society and other stakeholders brought into the conversation. Phemelo speaks to Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron about the upcoming solutions-based summit, the SANDF deployment in Cape Town and what needs to change to tackle gang violence in the long term. Kayafm

Kaya News anchor Katleho Sekhotho joins Phemelo for a look back at the headlines that dominated the news cycle from Parliament rejecting NCC leader Fadiel Adams’ claims about his laptop, to the discovery of 14 illegal miners dead in Marikana. They also unpack the latest developments in the Reiger Park mass shooting case, with suspect Reagen Collis set to apply for bail, and the ANC mourning the death of its Gauteng spokesperson, Mzi Khumalo. Kayafm

EmpowaWomen is marking a decade of championing women’s leadership with the launch of City of Her a movement designed to connect women to leadership opportunities, influential networks, markets and funding. The initiative will officially launch at the 10th Annual EmpowaWomen Leadership Summit in Randburg later this month. Phemelo speaks to Acting Managing Executive of EmpowaWomen, Bonnie Maponya, about the movement, the summit and creating greater opportunities for women to lead and drive economic change Kayafm

Global research from the Oliver Wyman Forum and NYSE shows 89% of CFOs are increasing AI investment, yet only 6% say AI is their organisation’s most significant realised value driver. Sandra Villars, Partner for Financial Services at Oliver Wyman, explains why CFOs are now responsible for proving whether AI investments actually deliver commercial value — especially in South Africa’s low-growth, high-unemployment environment. She reflects on her own leadership journey, the pressures facing finance executives, and what Women’s Month means to her as a woman leading in global financial services. www.kaya959.co.za