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The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed progress in the investigation into the deadly Reiger Park shooting, which claimed the lives of two police officers and two women. Police have arrested a person of interest and recovered firearms and ammunition taken from the slain officers. The Committee says the breakthrough is an important step towards justice, while raising concerns about bail decisions and delays in prosecuting serious crimes. Phemelo speaks to the Committee’s Chairperson, Dr Bandile Masuku. www.kaya959.co.za · Kayafm

South Africa’s new energy vehicle transition is accelerating — and 2026 is the year fleet electrification becomes a real business decision. FNB Commercial’s Sustainable Finance Head Linda Musonda joins Kaya Biz to unpack the commercial realities behind NEVs: total cost of ownership, charging infrastructure, pilot programmes, incentives, and what logistics, retail, manufacturing and last‑mile operators should be planning now. www.kaya959.co.za

Momentum Group Chief Economist Sanisha Packirisamy joins Kaya Biz to unpack the July 2026 Economies at a Glance report — from the world’s shift into a new capital era to South Africa’s persistent savings gap, weak investment pipeline, and reliance on foreign capital. We explore global shocks including Middle Eastern energy disruptions, US tariffs on SA exports, China’s uneven growth, Japan’s historic rate hikes, and the Eurozone’s inflation risks. Sanisha breaks down what these trends mean for South Africa’s growth outlook www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

As part of Kaya Biz’s Women’s Month coverage, Nedbank Group CMO Khensani Nobanda joins the show to unpack how South African women can redefine wealth, worth and success on their own terms. From confidence and courage to nonconformity, leadership and financial empowerment, Khensani shares the mindset shifts and practical steps women can take to own their power — and why platforms like the Brave Collective matter. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

With youth unemployment rising to 47.4%, JASA’s Executive Director Nelo Spies joins Kaya Biz to discuss why South Africa is preparing young people for an economy that no longer exists — and what practical interventions can shift the needle. From entrepreneurial thinking to digital capability, informal‑economy pathways and corporate partnerships, this conversation explores what it will take to unlock youth potential at scale. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa’s unemployment rate climbed to 33.6% in Q2 2026, with 345,000 more people unemployed and youth unemployment rising to 47.4%. Statistician‑General Risenga Maluleke joins Kaya Biz to unpack the latest QLFS results — sector trends, provincial shifts, discouraged job‑seekers, and what these numbers mean for households, policymakers and the broader economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Drive 959 with Glen, Skhumba & Kgomotso weekdays on Kaya 959, 15:00 - 18:00. Glen Lewis teams up with Skhumba Hlope, Kgomotso Meso, Angie Khumalo, and Katleho Sekhoto.

She's been called one of South Africa's most fearless musical storytellers and this week, the industry made it official. Simphiwe Dana has just picked up the Gallo Renaissance Award, presented at the 5th annual Basadi in Music Awards at the Joburg Theatre, as Gallo Record Company marks 100 years in business.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Simphiwe Dana on her creative process, her recent album, MOYA, a deeply personal sixth studio album written through a season of grief and healing and on her journey to reconciling with grief. Kaya 959

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on an update on the PIC with the CEO, Patrick Dlamini using his first public address since returning to office to preach accountability and pledged investigations into allegations against him. They also gave an update on news of concern from the Strait of Hormuz. Kaya 959

Fresh, Thato and the team weigh in on the idea of stop doing something like due to you believing that you are just too old to still be doing the same thing. They also asked listeners on what they recently had to let go of due to being older now.  Kaya 959