By Unathi Sonwabile Henama On the 17 July 2017, an Uber partner driver in Pretoria died after his car was set alight five weeks ago outside Loftus Versveld. The driver suffered severe burn wounds. Metered taxi drivers are the suspects because of the ongoing turf war between Uber and themselves. Uber has asked for a meeting with the Minister of Police to discuss the challenges faced by the Uber partner […]
By Zuko Komisa Kaya 959 has acknowledged the demand of preparing children for the upcoming winter. We’ve found that in many instances, parents don’t know the dangers involved during wintertime and more so often, are unable to inform their children on the precautions to take. Our Brave Winter campaign started off at Mvelaphande Primary School on the 21st of April. The remainder of the campaign will roll out in the area of […]
Edgar Mfaba (Edsoul) and Hlalefang Nomganga (Fang DaRhythm), of The Rhythm Sessions, are proud to announce their debut album titled “Music is Love” officially drops on 25th August 2017 on all digital platforms. Some background… There is no doubt that the duo has had a great musical journey. Prior to 2008, Edsoul and Fang DaRhythm were just ordinary local deejays that had passion & love in Sound Engineering. Eight years later, the passion, dedication and commitment to the music made them form South Africa’s next rising music brand: The Rhythm Sessions. […]
By Khaya S Sithole Moses Kgosana and KPMG’s fall from grace is painful to watch. But if one wants to understand the tragedy of Moses Kgosana’s predicament – it is not the Guptas from Saxonwold we need to understand – but another Gupta altogether… The Indian consultant and the auditor Early on the morning of January 8, 2013, Jacob Zuma rose up to deliver his official annual address as […]
By Motlagae Konyana We all yearn for a normal society where women and children can walk the streets without fear. As we celebrate freedom day today, are women and children really free in South Africa? Despite the great developments that have been made in South Africa, women and children are still not totally free. Safety is always our first concern when we consider where to live, where to work, where to […]
By Motlagae Konyana Freedom Day is a South African public holiday that is celebrated on 27 April. It commemorates freedom and the first elections that were held on the 27 April 1994 after the apartheid government. These elections were the first non-racial national elections - where everyone of over the age of 18 from any race group, including foreign citizens permanently resided in South Africa, were allowed to vote. Previously, […]
By Nomali Cele In 2016, a collage of American rapper Lil’ Kim surfaced on Twitter and many said they didn’t recognise the woman. It was because she looked much lighter than she had at the peak of her fame. Other celebrities have also gone lighter. Sometimes sources of such claims have been as unreliable as tabloid cover stories while other times, confirmation has been in the form of pictures on social […]
By Nomali Cele Music is not an insular experience. In both the making and consuming of it, the art of music builds new memories and references and recalls times long gone. With the controversial Nina Simone biopic, which stars Zoe Saldana, finally out, the whole genre of the music biopic is under the spotlight again. Nina is an example of how motion picture that is meant to pay homage and […]
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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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On the Beat with George Manyosi on Kaya 959. Saturday's, 18pm-21pm.
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When the sun goes down, the energy turns up. Nites Over Kaya is the ultimate destination for sophisticated nightlife, blending timeless classics and contemporary grooves for those who appreciate good music, great vibes, and unforgettable Saturday nights.
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