By Nomali Cele Oy vey! It’s "summer body" Season There are very few conversations I won’t get entangled in – top of that list is diet talk and body snark. These types of conversations are hard to avoid in a fatphobic culture where we are expected to always present ourselves as constantly working against our fat selves. As a fat woman, a fat positive one at that, there is nothing […]
By Shitshembiso Mabasa Listening to Bishop Mafu on Home with Mapaseka last week made me realize that there is a disconnect when it comes to issues faced by men. We are expected to sort ourselves out in isolation, and we must do it overnight. I understand why we are on our own; we have a very horrific track record. However, we need to work together in order effect change that […]
By Unathi Sonwabile Henama The Public Protector has ruled against the proposed nude beach at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality. Newspaper reports note that the Public Protector identified that the municipality had breached its own anti-nudity policies. In 2015, the KZN Naturalist Association made a formal application for a beach between Port Shepstone and Port Edward to be declared a nudist friend beach, and it forms part of Mpenjani Beach, part of […]
Unathi Sonwabile Henama The 20th edition of MACUFE was successfully hosted, with the highlight being the Main Jazz Festival. The MACUFE Cup was a success with a stadium full to the rafters. As expected, the Glamour Boys continued their domination of the MACUFE Cup, winning another trophy to add to their cabinet. MACUFE has really come of age when one considers that the fact that it started in 1997 under […]
By Shitshembiso Mabasa Words are powerful, we all know this and, as Africans, we have used spoken word to code, document and pass on wisdom and history across generations. Each era adds new lines to a continuous story; however, we have to create from a position of power in order to have a legacy worth continuing and preserving. Poetry is important, however, in South Africa, it’s just like teaching; there […]
By Unathi Sonwabile Henama The catch 22 that South Africa was faced with was averted when the government approved the transfer of funds from the National Revenue Fund (NRF). The funds would alleviate a headache for the government, which has been looking for around R10 billion for Sout African Airways (SAA). The search involved engaging the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). Due to mounting public pressure, the PIC made it very […]
By Unathi Sonwabile Henama Monday, 25 September 2017, will be D-Day as bids presentations shall be made for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. I was disappointed to learn that South Africa is bidding for the games, as South Africa does not need the Rugby World Cup. I will enthusiastically welcome the news that South Africa has failed in its bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, just like the disappointment […]
From the 1st of September, Kaya 959 presents Friday night mixes from much sought after international superstar Dj, Anané Vega. Anané brings to the Kaya airwaves Tribal House, Deep House and Afro Tech. She is a singer, songwriter, producer and a member of the Elements Of Life band led by her husband, Louie Vega. Anané Vega was born in Cape Verde, an island off the Western coast of Africa. After some time in Portugal, […]
By Unathi Sonwabile Henama The news that the state was planning to sell its stake in Telkom to bail out South African Airways came as a shock to me. Telkom has been a stellar performer and is one of the most exemplary State Owned Enterprises, an oasis in the tragedy of mismanagement and poor governance that characterise the majority of SOEs. The Ministry of Finance says the plan to sell off […]
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Thomas in the Morning every Saturday and Sunday 06:00 - 09:00
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The ultimate soundtrack to your Saturday, counting down the Top 30 biggest songs of the week as voted and curated by the Kaya listener. It's where the nation's favourite music takes centre stage.
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As the day winds down, Saturday Select creates the perfect atmosphere to relax, recharge, and settle into the evening with a carefully curated soundtrack that feels like home.
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