Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock South Africa's inflation edged up from 3.3% to 3.4% in September, a modest but meaningful rise driven by specific domestic price pressures. The uptick was primarily caused by increases in housing, utilities, and restaurant prices. This rise was largely offset by falling global food costs and a stronger rand, keeping overall inflation in check. South Africa's headline inflation saw a marginal increase in September, […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Storm Wiggett/ Behance Scooter’s Pizza, famous for its "39 minutes or it’s free" guarantee, is making a comeback almost a decade after vanishing from the South African market. The iconic franchise is being relaunched by veteran entrepreneur Juan Engelbrecht, who was a key figure in the brand's initial expansion. The first new outlet of the revived pizza chain is scheduled to open soon in Melville, Johannesburg. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The used car market saw a strong increase, with over 33 000 vehicles sold in September, up 16% year-on-year, despite pressure on new car sales. Consumers are prioritising affordability and practicality, choosing reliable bakkies and budget hatchbacks over luxury vehicles. The growth of affordable brands like Hyundai and Suzuki confirms that buyers are adjusting to current tough economic realities. South Africa’s used car market […]
As US-China tensions shake markets, luxury rebounds, and executive pay in South Africa soars — Kaya Biz unpacks the week’s top money stories. Sinenjabulo Sibeko Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi The week began with markets on edge as US-China trade tensions flared back to life. Markets were rattled after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports effective November 1st, reigniting fears of a full-scale trade […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The premium and luxury spirits market is showing surprising resilience against a backdrop of wider consumer cutbacks, a phenomenon industry leaders attribute to a strategic shift from product-focused to experience-driven marketing. Global luxury giant Moët Hennessy, custodian of renowned brands including Glenmorangie, is spearheading this trend. The firm is increasingly investing in high-engagement events like Whisky Live to cultivate deep brand loyalty and attract […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock 80% of South African township businesses are unregistered, locking this vital R1 trillion informal economy out of formal finance and growth tools. The Standard Bank report highlights this paradox, noting the informal sector accounts for one in five jobs despite being mostly unsupported. Standard Bank's ESD Head, Naledzani Mosomane, stressed the need to move these enterprises from "survival to scale" through formalisation pathways. A […]
Gold hits record highs, the rand shows resilience, and SA farmers face a potato price crunch – here’s what you missed on Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi. Sinenjabulo Sibeko Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi This week on Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi, the show reflected on record highs, hard landings, and sharp turns in South Africa’s economy. Gold smashed through the $4000 mark for the first time in history, fuelled […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Gold's unprecedented rise above $4000 per ounce has sent market shockwaves, immediately boosting demand for the South African Krugerrand. The historic price validates gold's safe-haven status for investors while raising premiums for collectors and increasing revenue potential across the gold value chain. Analysts are debating if the surge is a temporary bubble or a fundamental re-rating driven by global instability and inflationary pressures. The […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock South African potato farmers face a financial crisis as prices have crashed by over 50% due to a market flooded by a bumper harvest and expanded planting. The dramatic price collapse means producers are currently selling the staple crop below the cost of production, threatening the viability of agricultural businesses. The surplus was caused by a "boom-bust cycle" where favourable weather conditions and a […]
The world of business is simplified for you by Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi. This fast-paced award-winning business show talks to the corporate giants as well as up and coming entrepreneurs about their wins and challenges. Gugulethu invites guests to offer their analyses of markets and economies, and also delves into issues of personal financial wellness. Kaya Biz airs Mondays to Thursdays 18h00 to 19h00.
close
Point of View with Phemelo Motene delves into the day’s current affairs, touches on real issues that affect people’s daily lives and shares expert advice on questions posed by the audience. Mondays to Thursdays 20:00 to 22:00.
close
End your day on a high, wrapped in energy that helps you truly unwind. Mablerh doesn’t just host a night show he reimagines it, flipping conventional radio on its head and creating a space that celebrates the codeswitcher spirit
close
Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
close
Ease into your morning with aspirational music and uplifting messages from Xola on Kaya 959, every weekday from 05:00 to 06:00. With his warmth, safe, and invite spirit, Xola will set the perfect tone for your day and leave you truly inspired make it possible for codeswitcher. Let it be… a good, a turning point, a beautiful day, a day to remember, a day you prosper.
close
Wake up to the perfect balance of insight, information, entertainment, and inspiration. Kaya Breakfast keeps you informed, connected, and energised with engaging conversations, breaking news, compelling stories, and the best soundtrack to start your day with purpose.
close
He has held it down in the world of mid-morning radio with the best music, riveting topics, brilliant mixes and interesting guests. Every weekday, The Best T proves why he is the BEST by connecting to you like only your bro or favourite uncle could. He lets his listeners dictate the songs they want to hear in the ever-popular Top 10 at 10, and his Three Teaspoons never run out. Catch The Best T in the City Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 to 12h00.
close
Feel good about feeling good! That's exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana.
close
THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY.
POPIA Act – To promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
RECOGNISING THAT—
AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—
AND IN ORDER TO—
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.
1.3. “Processing” means the creation, generation, communication, storage, destruction of personal information as more fully defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
1.4. “You” or the “user” means any person who accesses and browses this website for any purpose.
1.4. “Website” means the website of the KAYA 959 at URL www.kaya959.co.za or such other URL as KAYA 959 may choose from time to time.
2.1. KAYA 959 respects your privacy. This privacy policy statement sets out KAYA 959’s information gathering and dissemination practices in respect of the Website.
2.2. This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal information provided to KAYA 959 through your use of the Website.
2.3. Please note that, due to legal and other developments, KAYA 959 may amend these terms and conditions from time to time.
3.1. By providing your personal information to KAYA 959 you acknowledge that it has been collected directly from you and consent to its processing by KAYA 959.
3.2. Where you submit Personal Information (such as name, address, telephone number and email address) via the website (e.g. through completing any online form) the following principles are observed in the processing of that information:
3.2.1. KAYA 959 will only collect personal information for a purpose consistent with the purpose for which it is required. The specific purpose for which information is
collected will be apparent from the context in which it is requested.
3.2.2. KAYA 959 will only process personal information in a manner that is adequate, relevant and not excessive in the context of the purpose for which it is processed.
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.
3.2.4. KAYA 959 will keep records of all personal Information collected and the specific purpose for which it was collected for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used.
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.
3.2.6. If personal information is released with your consent KAYA 959 will retain a record of the information released, the third party to which it was released, the reason for the release and the date of release, for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used.
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.
4.2.1. Cookies by themselves will not be used to identify users personally but may be used to compile identified statistics relating to use of services offered or to provide KAYA 959 with feedback on the performance of this website.
4.2.2. The following classes of information may be collected in respect of users who have enabled cookies:
4.2.2.1. The browser software used;
4.2.2.2. IP address;
4.2.2.3. Date and time of activities while visiting the website;
4.2.2.4. URLs of internal pages visited; and
4.2.2.5. referrers.
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]
