Kaya 959

Kaya 959

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Kaya 959 episodes

  • Government proposes tougher penalties for illicit mining
    Government is moving to strengthen the law against illicit mining, with the new General Mining Laws Amendment Bill proposing tougher penalties and making illicit mining a specific criminal offence. While the changes have been welcomed, concerns remain about how they will affect vulnerable zama zamas and communities affected by illegal mining. Phemelo speaks to mining expert David Van Wyk about the proposed legislation and whether tougher laws can curb the crisis. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    23 min
  • Kubayi outlines key legislative changes
    Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has outlined four key legislative amendment bills approved by Cabinet, including measures targeting illicit mining, changes to legal practice and the regulation of trusts. Three bills are open for public comment until 11 September 2026, while the fourth will go directly to Parliament. Phemelo speaks to legal expert Bophelo Seleke about what the proposed changes mean and their potential impact. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    16 min
  • SA unemployment climbs to 33,6%
    South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33,6%, with 345 000 more people now without work, according to the latest Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Job losses were recorded across sectors including community and social services, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Phemelo speaks to SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi on what’s driving the continued job losses and what needs to change. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm
    17 min
  • Women Behind the Wheel: How SA’s Used‑Car Market Is Changing
    Women now make 39% of financed vehicle purchases in South Africa — and they’re demanding a car‑buying experience built on trust, transparency and convenience. Sam Ghisleni, Head of Marketing at Weelee, explains how women are reshaping the used‑car market, why digital convenience must be paired with human reassurance, and how mobility unlocks economic participation. A Women’s Month conversation on buying power, behaviour and the future of automotive retail. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    12 min
  • The Women Strengthening SA’s Mining Value Chain
    Female‑owned geological consultancy GeoAxis Resources — founded by geologists Nangamso Magobiyane and Futhi Mavimbela — is helping junior miners build safer, smarter and more sustainable projects. In this Ekasinomics feature, we explore their journey, their technical expertise, and how women are reshaping South Africa’s mining value chain. A Women’s Month celebration of leadership, science, and opportunity in one of the country’s toughest industries. www.kaya959.co.za
    15 min
  • Women Moving Markets: Charmaine Houvet on Leadership, Technology and Africa’s Economic Future
    What does it take for women to move from breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries to actually shaping the future of those industries? We speak to Charmaine Houvet, Senior Director for Africa at Cisco, about her leadership journey, the changing technology landscape and the role women can play in shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    21 min
  • Inside Your Business: Gender Equality on Paper, Inequality in Practice
    Despite constitutional protections, South African women still face widening pay gaps, stalled executive representation, unpaid care burdens, and age‑based discrimination. Adrian Garden, Dean of academic support, Rosebank International, joins us for a Women’s Month deep dive into why equality on paper hasn’t translated into equality in practice — and what businesses must do to close the gap. A powerful conversation on leadership, labour markets, and the future of women in the workplace. www.kaya959.co.za
    14 min
  • PayInc Index Reveals July’s Economic Bounce
    South Africa’s economic activity finally ticked upward in July after two difficult months. Independent economist Elize Kruger unpacks the latest PayInc Economic Index, revealing how falling fuel prices, record transaction volumes, and pockets of resilience shaped the month — and why uncertainty in global oil markets still clouds the outlook. We explore what the data says about household behaviour, business confidence, and whether this rebound can last. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM
    16 min
  • The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City
    At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations. Kaya FM
    12 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.