Zuko Komisa

There’s a distinct magic when a familiar voice returns to the airwaves. It feels less like a broadcast and more like a close friend walking through the door. That is exactly the energy Nonn Botha is bringing back to Kaya 959’s weekend line-up.
Ahead of her highly anticipated first show, we caught up with her to talk about growth, connection, and the return of Soulful Sunday.
A shared evolution
Stepping back into the studio isn’t just a return to a familiar room for Nonn it’s a celebration of how far both she and the station have come.
“It feels both truly humbling and exciting,” Nonn shares. “I have grown not only as a broadcaster but also as a woman. As a mother, as a story teller, and someone who understands the responsibility of holding space for our listeners, Kaya 959 has evolved and so have I. The DNA of Soulful Sunday is connection, reflection and soulful music. A place where listeners can pause, reset and prepare for the week ahead, and I want every listener to leave feeling lighter, inspired and being reminded that they belong.”
Real connection over performance
For Nonn, the legendary bond she shares with the Kaya audience isn’t about radio tricks; it’s built on pure, unfiltered authenticity.
“I have always believed that radio is not a performance, but a conversation, and the relationship I have built over the years has been based on trust, authenticity and showing up as myself. We are going to celebrate life’s win, have honest conversations, and create moments that bring people together in song.”
Bridging nostalgia and the future
While listeners love the comfort of a familiar voice, Nonn is ready to look forward, masterfully balancing the station’s rich heritage with a fresh, dynamic energy.
“Nostalgia reminds us of where we come from, and great radio points us to what is possible. So while listeners will experience my voice, the show will honor the music through conversations that have always defined Kaya 959. While embracing fresh voices, new perspectives though authenticity, curiousity and connection.”
Get ready to ease into your weekend and reset. Catch Nonn Botha on Soulful Sunday on Kaya 959 this Sunday!
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