Kaya 959 is also celebrating five nominations in the 2026 Telkom Radio Awards Kaya 959 is celebrating five nominations in the 2026 Telkom Radio Awards Kaya 959 is celebrating five nominations in the 2026 Telkom Radio Awards, alongside a special honour for veteran broadcaster Glen Lewis, who has been named for induction into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame. The recognition is a proud moment for the station, acknowledging both […]
Nomawele Njongo recently joined DJ Fresh and Thato for the Kaya Creators Corner
South Africans went to the polls to have their say in the future of their local municipalities.
Zoe Modiga on choosing softness, opening The Vault on almost two decades of lived experience, and making peace with living. Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@zoemodiga/@mageba_osoft Zoe Modiga recently joined Fresh and Thato for Fresh Fridays on Kaya Breakfast, for a warm, playful and honest conversation about her new album, The Vault. The morning began with a challenge. Asked to finish a nursery rhyme in her own style, she took "Rain, Rain […]
On Kaya Breakfast’s Big Moves, Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa explains why menstruation is an economy, and why she is helping the next woman Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa Menstruation is still treated as something to talk about behind closed doors. Yet the products women rely on every month sit at the centre of a large industry, and for years no woman in South Africa owned a large-scale sanitary pad factory. Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa […]
Zakes Bantwini on the dreams that started it all, his years in the boardroom, Harvard, and why Mayonie Open Air is about ownership as much as music. Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@zakesbantwini Ahead of Mayonie Open Air on 29 November, Zakes Bantwini sat down with Kaya 959 for an honest conversation about where his journey started, what the business side of music taught him, and why he believes African music needs […]
Back to the City's Osmic joined the Kaya Creators Corner on Kaya Breakfast ahead of the Music In Africa Conference. Katlego Sekhu Osmic Menoe on Kaya Breakfast For years, South African hip hop artists were told to get serious, get a qualification and stop making noise. Some of the people making that noise now run festivals, build businesses and create jobs. Osmic Menoe, Entrepreneur and Founder of Back to the […]
1. Kaya 959 confirm that they have been informed by the South African Police Service that the criminal matter previously reported in connection with Mr Greg Maloka will not proceed to prosecution. 2. We respect the role of the South African Police Service and the National Prosecuting Authority in assessing allegations and deciding whether a matter should proceed to prosecution and accept their decision in this regard. 3. Nevertheless, we […]
In front of a live studio audience, Phemelo Motene was joined on Point of View by acclaimed author Prof Zakes Mda for the launch of his new book, Chris Hani: A Life of Courage and Compassion.
Thomas in the Morning every Saturday and Sunday 06:00 - 09:00
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The ultimate soundtrack to your Saturday, counting down the Top 30 biggest songs of the week as voted and curated by the Kaya listener. It's where the nation's favourite music takes centre stage.
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As the day winds down, Saturday Select creates the perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge, and settle into the evening with a carefully curated soundtrack that feels like home.
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On the Beat with George Manyosi on Kaya 959. Saturday's, 18pm-21pm.
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When the sun goes down, the energy turns up. Nites Over Kaya is the ultimate destination for sophisticated nightlife, blending timeless classics and contemporary grooves for those who appreciate good music, great vibes, and unforgettable Saturday nights.
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A soulful escape designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect. From uplifting conversations to soothing music, Soulful Sunday sets the tone for a day of self-care, inspiration, and renewal.
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