Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo unpacks the real state of South Africa’s agricultural economy: record grain and oilseed output, strong fruit exports, looming El Niño threats, livestock disease management, and rising regional trade tensions. A comprehensive outlook on the sector that feeds the nation — and drives billions in economic activity. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has told the Khampempe Commission that the democratic state should never have paid the legal fees of former apartheid-era Security Branch officers accused of torture, kidnapping and murder. Cele says those accused of crimes committed under apartheid should have funded their own legal defence, arguing it was unjust for taxpayers to carry the cost. While acknowledging that court rulings compelled SAPS to cover the legal fees, Cele says he remains deeply opposed to the practice. Phemelo Motene speaks to Kaya News reporter Keneiloe Huma for the latest from the commission. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

South Africa’s youth still want financial independence, homeownership, stability and long‑term security — but the path is tougher. Standard Bank’s Tshiamo Molanda breaks down the latest Youth Barometer findings, showing how young people are adapting rather than lowering their ambitions. From strategic credit use and rising first‑time homeownership to digital‑first payments, side hustles and value‑driven car buying, this episode explores how Gen Z is navigating adulthood in a changing economy. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

DataEQ analysed more than 79,000 customer complaints across Facebook, X and Hellopeter — and the results are stark: every ISP in South Africa recorded negative operational sentiment. Managing Director Sarah Lamb unpacks why service channels are failing, why billing errors and cancellations are spiralling, and how outages turn into multi‑week frustrations. She also explains how AI could resolve nearly a third of ISP issues at first contact www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Africa is producing more blockchain innovation than ever — but attracting less investment. In this panel discussion, Absa’s Rob Downes explains why Africa may be “the world’s most mispriced blockchain market,” while Bitexen SA CEO Mark Diuga breaks down how tokenisation and trusted digital infrastructure could reshape access to real‑world assets. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Old Mutual shares insights from its latest claims data: R14.6 billion paid out in 2025, a 94% payout ratio, and a near‑R100 billion milestone since 2002. Severe illness claims remain dominated by the Big 4 — cancer, heart attacks, strokes and CABG — while disability claimants are getting younger and lifestyle‑related illnesses rise sharply. We speak to Sharvanie Sooriah, Snr Regional Product Marketing Specialist at Old Mutual www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Moore Infinity’s Danie Dörfling explains why South Africa recorded the highest Thrive Index score globally — 47.6 — outperforming 16 other economies. Despite geopolitical instability, rising costs and labour market fragility, SA mid‑market firms show strong business performance, driven by digital transformation, productivity gains and improving macro conditions. Danie breaks down global trends, cost pressures, investment intentions and the opportunities ahead for SA’s resilient mid‑market sector. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

Eighty20’s Andrew Fulton unpacks South Africa’s chocolate economy. Consumption has dropped from 50% to 44% weekly, yet chocolate remains a national favourite. Lunch Bar overtakes Bar‑One, Clicks slabs surge 124% YoY, and demographic splits reveal sharply different preferences across gender and generations. Fulton also explains how cocoa supply shocks — including drought in West Africa and prices hitting $10,000/ton — are reshaping pricing, product sizes and manufacturer strategies. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

MiWay’s Sherry Sibeko joins Kaya Biz to unpack why June is the ideal moment for households to reassess their insurance cover. She explains how small policy adjustments, clearer understanding of exclusions, and aligning cover to current circumstances can protect financial progress and strengthen resilience for the rest of 2026. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM

PSG Insure CEO Cedric Masondo breaks down the top insurance risks shaping 2026 — from rising catastrophe losses and higher vehicle write‑offs to claims inflation, ageing infrastructure and low cyber cover uptake. He also outlines the risks South Africans should prepare for in the second half of the year, and the practical steps households and businesses can take to avoid under‑coverage. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya FM