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SA economy grows by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025 

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Gauteng spent R63m on corruption investigations

By: Kaya 959 News The Gauteng Provincial Government has spent R63.8-million on reports to investigate suspected corruption, but not a single one of these reports has been made public. This was revealed by Premier David Makhura in a written reply to questions put forward by the DA's Jack Bloom. According to Makhura, the investigations were done by 23 forensic and audit companies over the last four years. These companies were […]

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‘Sphithiphithi Evaluator’ released on R3,000 bail

By: Kaya 959 News Zamaswazi Zinhle Majozi, also known on Twitter as 'Sphithiphithi Evaluator’, has been granted R3,000 bail. She also has to surrender her passport, report to her nearest police station every day, and inform the investigating officer when leaving the province of Gauteng. Majozi is one of 18 people arrested for allegedly instigating the unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal last month. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said Majozi […]

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Alexandra learner stabbed to death in school fight

By: Kaya 959 News A Grade 8 learner at Pholosho Secondary School in Alexandra was stabbed to death during a scuffle at the school on Monday. It is alleged that at around midday, the school's disciplinary committee intervened in a fight between three children. One of the boys reportedly lunged forward and stabbed another pupil. Emergency teams rushed to the school but the learner died at the scene. "We vehemently […]

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Hitmen remanded in custody for Gauteng Health official’s murder

By: Kaya 959 News Six people appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with the murder of Gauteng Health official, Babita Deokaran. Phakamani Hadebe, Zitha Hadebe, Nhlangano Ndlovu, Sanele Mbhele, Simphiwe Mazibuko and Phakanyiswa Dladla were charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said a seventh person was arrested but later released […]

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COVID-19 Vaccine

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No COVID-19 Vaccines for Learners

Kaya 959 News Reporter The Minister of Basic Education,  Angie Motshekga dismissed rumours of plans to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to learners. The COVID-19 vaccine is not approved for people under the age of 18 in South Africa. Motshekga urged rumour-mongers to stop causing unnecessary panic by spreading misinformation. The COVID-19 vaccine is approved for learners who are 18 years and older. Motshekga encourages those learners to vaccinate. Learners under […]

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Schools will close for October holiday

Kaya 959 News Reporter On August 19, the Department of Basic Education proposed the cancelation of the school October holiday. Also Read: DBE Proposes taking away October school holidays The proposal to cancel the October holiday was readdressed on Friday, 27 August. The Council of Education Ministers (CEM) discussed feedback received from stakeholders about the amended 2021 school calendar. The CEM presented three options to Minister Angie Motshekga. The statement […]

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JMPD female officers

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Fitness trainer arrested for strangling female JMPD officer

By Kaya 959 Reporter A female Johannesburg Metro Police Department official was violently attacked after stopping a motorist allegedly driving recklessly at Eloff Ext, south of Johannesburg on Saturday night. JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, said the officer was patrolling the highway when she saw that the driver was speeding and had ignored a red traffic light. The driver almost collided with the officer's patrol vehicle. Fihla said the officer swerved […]

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R 8,3 mil a week, Cristiano Ronaldo to be the highest-paid player in the history at Man United

Kaya 959 News Reporter Cristiano Ronaldo reached an agreement with Manchester United 12 years after he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, on Thursday appeared on the verge of joining reigning Premier League Champions Manchester City. Also Read: In Tweets: “So boring…” – SA wants Somizi back on Idols SA He posted a farewell video for his fans Friday on social media. “Today I depart from […]

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20% Water Restrictions reminder: City of Joburg

Kaya 959 News Reporter Johannesburg Water reminds residents of the 20% water restrictions. Resident are asked to use water sparingly. The City is under Level-1 water restrictions as per the Water Services By-Laws, section 44 (3). The bulk water supplier, Rand Water, placed a 20% water restriction to municipalities in Gauteng on Friday, 27 August, because the water demand exceeds the supply. The restrictions are in place to recover the […]

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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 ActTo 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—

  • section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy;
  • the right to privacy includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information;
  • the State must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights;

AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—

  • consonant with the constitutional values of democracy and openness, the need for economic and social progress, within the framework of the information society, requires the removal of unnecessary impediments to the free flow of information, including personal information;

AND IN ORDER TO—

  • regulate, in harmony with international standards, the processing of personal information by public and private bodies in a manner that gives effect to the right to privacy subject to justifiable limitations that are aimed at protecting other rights and important interests,
  1. Definitions and Interpretation

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 1Part A of Chapter 5section 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.   

  1. Status and Amendments

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.  

  1. Processing of Personal Information

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.    

  1. Collection of anonymous data

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. 

  1. Security

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. 

  1. Links to other websites

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. 

  1. Queries

7.1. If you have any queries about this privacy policy please contact us by emailing [email protected]