By Tamlyn Canham TV presenter Musa Mthombeni has urged South Africans to "buckle up" because hospitals are starting to fill up fast. South Africa has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases. More than 5, 000 new cases were recorded on Monday. Musa, who is a qualified doctor, says a lot more people are seeking treatment because they can't breathe properly - which is one of the symptoms of the coronavirus. […]
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane put together a Ministerial Cook-Off in May as a way to get the tourism department to sustain the hospitality industry. Instead, the cook-off received public backlash after South Africans felt the efforts were ill-placed and should have focused on young professional chefs who are currently unemployed due to the pandemic. The minister invited Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung to be a part of the event. Covering the cook-off debacle, […]
By Kaya 959 News Healthcare union, Hospersa, has called for a more suitable candidate to fill the shoes of Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa, placed Mkhize on special leave following allegations levelled against him that his close associates benefited from a R150 million contract awarded by the Department of Health. According to reports, the company, Digital Vibes, that was contracted to perform the DoH’s communication […]
By Kaya 959 News Police are probing the death of a Johannesburg couple who were electrocuted in their home at the weekend. The bodies of Crosby newlyweds Zaheer Sarang and Nabeelah Khan were discovered in their home on Sunday afternoon. The couple got married on 30 May. Police spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo, said the couple's bodies were found in the shower. He said police were still waiting for the post-mortem […]
By Kaya 959 News There are growing calls to shut schools amid the spike in COVID-19 cases around the country. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases on Monday confirmed that 5 552 new COVID-19 cases had been recorded. "The majority of new cases today are from the Gauteng province (67%), followed by the Western Cape (8%) and North West (5%) provinces," the NICD said. However, the Department of Basic Education […]
Tensions are mounting at Witbank Technical High School in Mpumalanga as parents and students raise growing concerns over racism at the school. Earlier this morning a video surfaced of a white parent shoving a black student, with many claiming this is an ongoing issue at the school. White parents and scholars attacking black students at Hoer Tegnies Skool in Witbank. Black students have been suffering racial attacks since last year. […]
A community near Ladysmith in Kwa-Zulu Natal is jubilant after discovering a field full of the precious stones. People are literally picking up diamonds from the ground in KZN, Ladysmith, KwaHlathi. pic.twitter.com/EK2GYig3AR — Sabza (@SabeloNkabind12) June 13, 2021 Hundreds of community members have flocked to the area, carrying mining tools and buckets in search of riches. A viral video of a man calling his family telling them to burn all […]
By Kaya 959 News A request has been made with the office of the Gauteng Legislature concerning the continued closure of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital. Chairperson of the Health Portfolio Committee, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said the province's ability to manage the third wave will be compromised by the hospital's closure. He said it will be "practically impossible" for the province to manage the third wave without the more than […]
Concerns are being raised over public schools returning to daily attendance in July after reports of over 1000 children testing positive for COVID-19 have hit the Gauteng province. Amid the third wave of the pandemic public schools in the province are being monitored for the high spike in infections over the past week. With an average of over 3500 new infections daily, the province is a COVID-19 hotspot with many […]
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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