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10 killed in bus and truck crash on R34 near Vryheid

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10 killed in bus and truck crash on R34 near Vryheid

Bulelwa Hoala Image: @KayaNews on X Ten people were killed when a bus and a truck collided head-on around midnight on Tuesday, 17 June, along the R34 near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal. According to a statement released by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, a report by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) confirmed that the truck struck the side of the bus. “Sadly, the sideswipe resulted in the […]

today17/06/2025

KZN passport syndicate suspects due in court

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KZN passport syndicate suspects due in court

Mapaballo Borotho Image: @iStock Five suspects linked to a passport fraud syndicate are expected to appear at the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The group was arrested over the long weekend by the Department of Home Affairs at its uMngeni and Commercial Road offices in Durban. This weekend, Home Affairs and law enforcement arrested 5 people from a suspected syndicate involved in passport fraud. Our strategy […]

today17/06/2025

Actress Nirvana Nokwe graduates from Academy of Sound Engineering

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Actress Nirvana Nokwe graduates from Academy of Sound Engineering

Zuko Komisa Image: @nirvananokwe on Instagram Actress and burgeoning talent, Nirvana Nokwe, has officially joined the ranks of the Class of 2025, celebrating her graduation from the prestigious Academy of Sound Engineering in Johannesburg. Nokwe is a multi-talented actress, musician, model, host, and thought leader, born and raised in Johannesburg with strong family roots in KwaMashu, Durban. Coming from a family deeply entrenched in the arts, including her mother, artist […]

today17/06/2025

From 'Titanic' to 'Straw': Skhumba reveals the films that brought him to tears

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From ‘Titanic’ to ‘Straw’: Skhumba reveals the films that brought him to tears

Katlego Sekhu Skhumba Drive 959’s Skhumba recently shared with the team that he and his family watched Straw, a new film by Tyler Perry featuring Taraji P. Henson and it left some family members in tears. Straw tells the story of a single mother who navigates a series of unfortunate events, eventually finding herself entangled in a situation she never anticipated.  As suspicion falls on her, she is forced to […]

today17/06/2025

Eastern Cape floods death toll hits 90 as rescue efforts continue

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Eastern Cape floods death toll hits 90 as rescue efforts continue

Mapaballo Borotho Image: @KayaNews| X At least 90 people have died as a result of the devastating floods that swept through the Eastern Cape last week, with authorities warning the figure may still rise. The latest two fatalities were confirmed on Monday afternoon as search and rescue operations continue in affected areas. According to the Department of Human Settlements, close to 3 000 households have been impacted. Over 1 000 […]

today17/06/2025

‘She likes nice things in a proper way’ – Cassper praises wife Pulane’s taste

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‘She likes nice things in a proper way’ – Cassper praises wife Pulane’s taste

Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@casspernyovest South African rapper and streamer Cassper Nyovest recently opened up during a live stream about his wife Pulane, describing her as someone who enjoys nice things, but not in a materialistic way. “My wife is not materialistic. She just likes nice things – but properly. You need to get a girl who likes nice things in a proper way,” he said. Cassper praised her effortless blend […]

today17/06/2025

Skeem Saam’s Botshelo reflects on her time on the show

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Skeem Saam’s Botshelo reflects on her time on the show

Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@neo_rams South African actress Neo Ramitshana recently took a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, sharing a throwback from her time on Skeem Saam. Best known for her role as Botshelo, Neo opened up about the behind-the-scenes emotions that went into filming one of the show's standout scenes. “If there’s one thing I miss… it’s being her,” she wrote, referring to her on-screen character.  In a rare moment […]

today17/06/2025

PICS: MaMkhize makes glamorous appearance at BAL basketball game

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PICS: MaMkhize makes glamorous appearance at BAL basketball game

Bulelwa Hoala Images: kwa_mamkhize on Instagram South African businesswoman and reality TV star, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mpisane, made a rare and stylish appearance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) finals, held at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday, 14 June. Dressed in a designer Gucci cap, an over-the-top mink coat, and denim pantaboots, MaMkhize enjoyed the game solo while seated courtside in the coveted front-row seats. “Grateful to […]

today16/06/2025

One killed in winter fire outbreak in Soweto

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One killed in winter fire outbreak in Soweto

Mapaballo Borotho Image: @KayaNews on X At least one person has lost their life in a devastating fire that broke out in Braamfischerville, Soweto, on Monday, 16 June 2025. Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) responded to two separate fire incidents on the same day – one in Braamfischerville and another in Alexandra’s Far East Bank, where a patient was treated for smoke inhalation. As winter grips the city, Johannesburg EMS has […]

today16/06/2025

Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu reportedly headed for divorce

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Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu reportedly headed for divorce

Mapaballo Borotho Image @miss_sandows | Instagram Skeem Saam actor Hungani Ndlovu and his wife, actress and media personality Stephanie Sandows Ndlovu, may be ending their marriage after six years of being together. The couple reportedly confirmed their separation to a well-known media house, leaving fans in a state of speculation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PopPulse - THE BEAT OF POP CULTURE (@poppulse.sa) Hungani and Stephanie […]

today16/06/2025

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Nelly and Ashanti rekindled romance in new reality series ‘We Belong Together’

Zuko Komisa Nelly and Ashanti - 'We Belong Together' | YouTube After a decade apart and a surprising reunion two years ago, music superstars Nelly and Ashanti are pulling back the curtain on their rekindled romance and growing family with the premiere of their new Peacock reality series, "We Belong Together," set to debut on June 26. The eight-episode series will offer fans an intimate look into the couple's lives, […]

today15/06/2025

Eastern Cape floods death toll rises to 95

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Eastern Cape floods: Death toll climbs to 88

Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews /X The devastating floods sweeping through the Eastern Cape have claimed at least 88 lives, as search and rescue operations intensified across the province on Sunday. Authorities warn that the death toll is likely to rise further, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. Recovery efforts were concentrated in Mthatha, where a body was retrieved from the Mthatha Dam early on Sunday morning. Search teams, including […]

today15/06/2025

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THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT FORMS PART OF KAYA 959’S TERMS OF USE POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY TERM OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT, YOU MUST CEASE YOUR ACCESS OF THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY. 

POPIA ActTo promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies; to introduce certain conditions so as to establish minimum requirements for the processing of personal information; to provide for the establishment of an Information Regulator to exercise certain powers and to perform certain duties and functions in terms of this Act and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; to provide for the issuing of codes of conduct; to provide for the rights of persons regarding unsolicited electronic communications and automated decision making; to regulate the flow of personal information across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

RECOGNISING THAT—

  • section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that everyone has the right to privacy;
  • the right to privacy includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information;
  • the State must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights;

AND BEARING IN MIND THAT—

  • consonant with the constitutional values of democracy and openness, the need for economic and social progress, within the framework of the information society, requires the removal of unnecessary impediments to the free flow of information, including personal information;

AND IN ORDER TO—

  • regulate, in harmony with international standards, the processing of personal information by public and private bodies in a manner that gives effect to the right to privacy subject to justifiable limitations that are aimed at protecting other rights and important interests,
  1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1.“Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person and where it is applicable, identifiable, existing juristic person, including all information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. 

1.2  Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1Part A of Chapter 5section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.

 
1.3. “Processing” means the creation, generation, communication, storage, destruction of personal information as more fully defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.  

1.4. “You” or the “user” means any person who accesses and browses this website for any purpose. 

1.4. “Website” means the website of the KAYA 959 at URL www.kaya959.co.za or such other URL as KAYA 959 may choose from time to time.   

  1. Status and Amendments

2.1. KAYA 959 respects your privacy. This privacy policy statement sets out KAYA 959’s information gathering and dissemination practices in respect of the Website. 

2.2. This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal information provided to KAYA 959 through your use of the Website. 

2.3. Please note that, due to legal and other developments, KAYA 959 may amend these terms and conditions from time to time.  

  1. Processing of Personal Information

3.1. By providing your personal information to KAYA 959 you acknowledge that it has been collected directly from you and consent to its processing by KAYA 959. 

3.2. Where you submit Personal Information (such as name, address, telephone number and email address) via the website (e.g. through completing any online form) the following principles are observed in the processing of that information: 

3.2.1. KAYA 959 will only collect personal information for a purpose consistent with the purpose for which it is required. The specific purpose for which information is 
collected will be apparent from the context in which it is requested. 

3.2.2. KAYA 959 will only process personal information in a manner that is adequate, relevant and not excessive in the context of the purpose for which it is processed. 

3.2.3. Personal information will only be processed for a purpose compatible with that for which it was collected, unless you have agreed to an alternative purpose in writing or KAYA 959 is permitted in terms of national legislation of general application dealing primarily with the protection of personal information. 

3.2.4. KAYA 959 will keep records of all personal Information collected and the specific purpose for which it was collected for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used. 

3.2.5. KAYA 959 will not disclose any personal information relating to you to any third party unless your prior written agreement is obtained or KAYA 959 is required to do so by law. 

3.2.6. If personal information is released with your consent KAYA 959 will retain a record of the information released, the third party to which it was released, the reason for the release and the date of release, for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used. 

3.2.7. KAYA 959 will destroy or delete any personal information that is no longer needed by KAYA 959 for the purpose it was initially collected, or subsequently processed. 

3.3. Note that, as permitted by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, KAYA 959 may use personal information collected to compile profiles for statistical purposes. No information contained in the profiles or statistics will be able to be linked to any specific user.    

  1. Collection of anonymous data

4.1. KAYA 959 may use standard technology to collect information about the use of this website. This technology is not able to identify individual users but simply allows KAYA 959 to collect statistics. 

4.2. KAYA 959 may utilise temporary or session cookies to keep track of users’ browsing habits. A cookie is a small file that is placed on your hard drive in order to keep a record of your interaction with this website and facilitate user convenience. 

4.2.1. Cookies by themselves will not be used to identify users personally but may be used to compile identified statistics relating to use of services offered or to provide KAYA 959 with feedback on the performance of this website. 

4.2.2. The following classes of information may be collected in respect of users who have enabled cookies: 

4.2.2.1. The browser software used; 

4.2.2.2. IP address; 

4.2.2.3. Date and time of activities while visiting the website; 

4.2.2.4. URLs of internal pages visited; and 

4.2.2.5. referrers. 

4.3. If you do not wish cookies to be employed to customize your interaction with this website it is possible to alter the manner in which your browser handles cookies. Please note that, if this is done, certain services on this website may not be available. 

  1. Security

5.1. KAYA 959 takes reasonable measures to ensure the security and integrity of information submitted to or collected by this website, but cannot under any circumstances be held liable for any loss or other damage sustained by you as a result of unlawful access to or dissemination of any personal information by a third party. 

  1. Links to other websites

6.1. KAYA 959 has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third party websites to which hyperlinks may have been provided and KAYA 959 strongly recommends that you review the privacy policy of any website you visit before using it further. 

  1. Queries

7.1. If you have any queries about this privacy policy please contact us by emailing [email protected]