Zuko Komisa Image | @djsumbodysa/Instagram Four men have been arrested in Gauteng for the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody. Police believe three suspects are hitmen, and one ordered the killing. The seized weapon has been linked to other murders. Four men have been apprehended in connection with the murder of well-known DJ Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody, who was tragically shot and killed in November 2022. The […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The Gauteng Department of Education opens online admissions for Grades 1 and 8 this week. Applications for the 2026 academic year begin on Thursday, 24 July 2025. Parents must create new profiles and complete a five-step process to secure a spot. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has issued a crucial reminder to parents and guardians: the 2026 Online Admissions Application period for Grades […]
Zuko Komisa Image | FlySafair/Facebook FlySafair pilots began a protected strike on Monday, 21 July, following a pay dispute. The airline has cancelled about 8% of flights, but aims to minimise disruption. The standoff escalated from a one-day strike notice to a 14-day union action and a seven-day company lockout. FlySafair pilots, represented by the trade union Solidarity, officially began a protected strike on Monday, 21 July, following an impasse […]
Former Rhythm City star Mapula Mafole reflects on loss and resilience as she turns 35 Zuko Komisa Image | @mapulamafole_/Instagram Popular South African actress and DJ, Mapula Mafole, marked her 35th birthday today with a heartfelt reflection on the "brutal" challenges of the past two years. Taking to social media, Mafole acknowledged the difficulties she has faced, including the profound loss of her father. In October 2023, Mafole publicly shared […]
GQ South Africa showcases 12 diverse talents Zuko Komisa Image | @gqsouthafrica/Instagram GQ South Africa has launched its highly anticipated "Visionaries & Dreamers" issue, featuring 12 of the nation's foremost creative talents on its cover. This special edition, produced in collaboration with Sunglass Hut's "Own Your Moment" campaign, celebrates bold innovation and confident self-expression from diverse fields. These individuals represent the vanguard of South African creativity, embodying the spirit of […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Traces of ARV medication have been found in South African water sources. The DWS assures the public these residues pose no health risk and cannot transmit HIV. The ARVs enter the water through wastewater systems not designed to filter them out. South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has moved to allay public concerns following a study that found traces of anti-retroviral (ARV) […]
Singer Kelly Khumalo hits back at claims she killed Senzo Meyiwa, calling out ex-lawyer Teffo’s “fatal mistake” allegation. Zuko Komisa Image | @kellykhumaloza | @podcastandchillnetwork/ Instagram Award-winning singer Kelly Khumalo has issued a fiery response to recent claims made by former defence lawyer Advocate Malesela Teffo, who alleged she accidentally shot and killed her then-boyfriend, footballer Senzo Meyiwa, in 2014. Meyiwa was tragically gunned down at Khumalo's mother's home in […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @CrimeWatch_RSA A major search at Pollsmoor prison uncovered drugs, weapons, and phones. Over 800 inmates were searched in the operation. The raid underlines ongoing efforts to combat prison contraband. A significant haul of illegal items, including drugs, sharp objects, and cash, has been confiscated during a large-scale search operation at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility in the Western Cape. The targeted raid, conducted on Wednesday evening, focused on […]
A tech CEO and a colleague were caught sharing an intimate moment on a kiss cam–style camera at a Coldplay concert. Zuko Komisa Image | @instaagraace/ Tik Tok A romantic moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston took a mortifying turn for a tech CEO and his colleague, after they were caught in an embrace on the stadium's Jumbotron "kiss cam." The awkward public display, which instantly went viral, has […]
Every "Hive" needs a Queen B and Bonolo "Bee Sting" Molosiwa is Kaya 959's honey who brings in the money. With her bubbly personality, infectious laugh, Bee Sting radiates positive energy which is all you need to get your weekend off to the best start. Don't miss the Afrobeat Dancehall Ragga (ADR) Top 10 on The Hive with Bee Sting every Saturday from 18h00 - 21h00.
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Tune and Chill with Tyroline Franks on Kaya 959. Weekends, Saturday and Sunday, 15pm-18pm.
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On the Beat with George Manyosi on Kaya 959. Saturday's, 18pm-21pm.
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Kaya 959 takes back Sundays with A Touch of Soul, the only show bringing you soul and RnB music that touches your mind, body and spirit. The Best T in the City, T-bose takes you back to a time when music was made to last. A Touch of Soul is the perfect wind-down to your weekend. Sundays 14h00 to 18h00.
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The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane. Sunday's 12:00-15:00.
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WITH XOLA DLWATI: SATURDAYS 12:00 -15:00 Spade of Hearts is a fuse of love and soulful sounds, pulling at your heartstrings. Tune in for songs that will take you down memory lane. It is the sound that once dominated your playlist. It airs Sundays 12:00 – 15:00.
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The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
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1.1.“Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person and where it is applicable, identifiable, existing juristic person, including all information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
1.2 Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1, Part A of Chapter 5, section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.
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3.2.3. Personal information will only be processed for a purpose compatible with that for which it was collected, unless you have agreed to an alternative purpose in writing or KAYA 959 is permitted in terms of national legislation of general application dealing primarily with the protection of personal information.
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3.2.5. KAYA 959 will not disclose any personal information relating to you to any third party unless your prior written agreement is obtained or KAYA 959 is required to do so by law.
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3.2.7. KAYA 959 will destroy or delete any personal information that is no longer needed by KAYA 959 for the purpose it was initially collected, or subsequently processed.
3.3. Note that, as permitted by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, KAYA 959 may use personal information collected to compile profiles for statistical purposes. No information contained in the profiles or statistics will be able to be linked to any specific user.
4.1. KAYA 959 may use standard technology to collect information about the use of this website. This technology is not able to identify individual users but simply allows KAYA 959 to collect statistics.
4.2. KAYA 959 may utilise temporary or session cookies to keep track of users’ browsing habits. A cookie is a small file that is placed on your hard drive in order to keep a record of your interaction with this website and facilitate user convenience.
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4.3. If you do not wish cookies to be employed to customize your interaction with this website it is possible to alter the manner in which your browser handles cookies. Please note that, if this is done, certain services on this website may not be available.
5.1. KAYA 959 takes reasonable measures to ensure the security and integrity of information submitted to or collected by this website, but cannot under any circumstances be held liable for any loss or other damage sustained by you as a result of unlawful access to or dissemination of any personal information by a third party.
6.1. KAYA 959 has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third party websites to which hyperlinks may have been provided and KAYA 959 strongly recommends that you review the privacy policy of any website you visit before using it further.
7.1. If you have any queries about this privacy policy please contact us by emailing [email protected]
