South Africa is dealing not only with a surge in COVID-19 infections, but also with a strain that specialists are concerned about, the Delta variant, which is more infectious than any previously identified in the country. In South Africa, the total number of #COVID-19 cases is 1 941 119, including 12 222 new cases. To far, 138 fatalities have been reported, bringing the total to 60 038. The total number […]
The 959 Arena played host to one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the season, the final of the Kaya Cup.This was a showdown between Skhumba FC and Thomas United, and it had all the makings of the Kasi version of a FIFA World Cup final. Skhumba FC saw off Tbose Rovers in the semi-finals, with Thomas United knocking out Dhlomo Crusaders. Skhumba went in as the favourites of […]
By Tunicia Jegels and Marvin Adams Can South Africa successfully realise its plans to close the digital divide at a time when it can no longer afford not to? The global COVID - 19 pandemic with its devastating impact on health systems, is introducing African countries with the opportunity to leapfrog public and private healthcare systems into the age of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The move towards technology driven […]
B4SA’s members, which include Business Unity South Africa, Business Leadership South Africa, the Black Business Council and the Banking Association of South Africa, are working closely with the Department of Health to build capacity to administer 160 000 coronavirus vaccinations a day. Kaya Biz's Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Martin Kingston, chairman of B4SA to unpack how the roll-out will unfold. Listen to the full conversation here: Content hosted by iono.fm […]
By Motlagae Konyana Kaya welcomes back Thomas Msengana, who our listeners are familiar with, on the airwaves. Our Good Friday host Skhumba Hlophe will join Thomas, and both will host Thomas and Skhumba in the Morning, Monday-Fridays, between 06:00-09:00 from May 2021. Thomas and Skhumba are very excited about their new breakfast show starting on the 3rd of May 2021. "It feels fantastic to be coming back to the Kaya family. […]
By Kaya 959 News It has been exactly one year since South Africa entered its first hard lockdown. Teacher unions say their members have had to adapt to difficult working conditions. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says government needs to speed up the provision of infrastructure in schools. SADTU says access to proper infrastructure will enable blended learning to be a reality if another lockdown is implemented. Over […]
COVID-19 has had its pick of millions of lives across the world, on this lockdown anniversary we remember some of the musical talent that succumbed to the virus. We have compiled a playlist in their honour to commemorate the way their musical genius has touched our lives. This playlist will also be featured on Colin's Evergreen's Soul and Jazz this Sunday, exclusive to Kaya 959. Henry Grimes - Lonesome […]
In March 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country would be moving into a hard lockdown for 21-days. This was when the COVID-19 pandemic had first hit the country and the decision was to prevent the spike in the infection rate. Unathi took to the streets to stress the importance of supporting local vendors who would be impacted severely because trading was not seen as safe. Here's a […]
2020 brought with it a fundamental shift in how we do things. In the middle of March, the presidency declared a state of disaster, which led to a national lockdown. And non-essential workers were expected to work from home. While media was declared an essential service, we used that time to allow as many of our people who didn't have to be at Kaya House to work from home. When […]
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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WITH XOLA DLWATI: SATURDAYS 12:00 -15:00 Spade of Hearts is a fuse of love and soulful sounds, pulling at your heartstrings. Tune in for songs that will take you down memory lane. It is the sound that once dominated your playlist. It airs Sundays 12:00 – 15:00.
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The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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