By Zuko Komisa The nation has woken up to the sad news that struggle stalwart Mama Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe passed on in the early hours of this morning. Mam Sobukwe was the wife of the founder of The Pan Africanist Party (PAC) Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. Born on July 27, 1927, in Hlobane, KwaZulu-Natal. Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe was lovingly known as the “Mother of Azania”. As a health practitioner and an […]
By Khaya Sithole Collaboration between the state and the private sector has the wonderful ability to unlock various initiatives that would otherwise take forever to complete. In relation to social and public infrastructure, a country with a strain on its economic resources may end up with no other plan than to partner with the private sector. This is why the recent announcement regarding the Safe Schools initiative involving the government […]
By Shoeshoe Qhu The Special Investigating Unit, SIU, is probing a scam by numerous state attorneys and law firms who defrauded the government. Speaking to David O’Sullivan Michael Masutha says they suspect state attorney's received kickbacks for losing court cases. The scams, which have cost taxpayers over R80bn, consists of either losing cases against the state and then proceeding to receive a portion of the payout or settling claims […]
By Shoeshoe Qhu Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba says he intends to take legal action against Gupta brothers Atul and Ajay for their alleged racial slurs against black South Africans. Mashaba says this will be done in his personal capacity following engagements with past and present employees of former ANN7. He says the employees relayed numerous accounts in which the station’s bosses allegedly uttered racial slurs against black employees and black […]
By Shoeshoe Qhu The legal team of one of Zimbabwe's opposition leaders Tendai Biti says the bail conditions on which he was released are almost oppressive Lawyer Nqobizitha Mlilo says one of the conditions his client has to adhere to is reporting to police twice a day. Biti was released on 5,000 dollar bail by a court in Harare last week. He was arrested after being handed over by Zambian police […]
By Khaya Sithole One of the big challenges for all political parties ahead of the general election is how to woo the ‘on-the-fence’ voters. These are ordinary citizens who do not have historic loyalties to any party but rather cast a vote based on the policy proposals put on the table by any party in an electoral cycle. These must be contrasted with hardcore members of a party who – […]
By Mvangeli Nzuza Today marks Day 9 of the Gautrain Strike. This has made Afropolitans living in Gauteng appreciate the Gautrain service (both trains and buses), but there’s also an increased awareness that there aren’t many public transport alternatives. Workers are demanding 10% wage increases amongst other benefits while Bombela Concession Company stood firm at 8.6%. Some of FIFA 2010 World Cup Stadia immediately became “white-elephants” after the World […]
By Khaya Sithole As the public consultations on the land debate meander towards the end, the ANC has finally committed to supporting the amendment of section 25 to facilitate uncompensated land expropriation. This week the NEC Lekgotla mandated the ANC President – Cyril Ramaphosa – to inform the country that the ANC is of the view that an amendment is necessary in order to provide clarity on the conditions under […]
An emotional plea for assistance is being made by the family of an elderly Ekurhuleni woman who is still waiting for a house which was promised to her two years ago. Gogo Linah Ngubane who is 85 years old had been living in a dilapidated 4 room house in Duduza for years when the family sought help from the municipality. The house was flooded with water and had what is […]
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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