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Criselda Kananda on how she survived COVID-19, divorce, and “lost a lot of money”

By: Poelano Malema 2021 has been a difficult year for Criselda Kananda. The social activist took to Instagram to share the health difficulties she faced this year. Kananda, who has been battling with HIV for over 20 years, said she started taking her ARVs this year. “This year I started ARV’s,” she wrote on Instagram. Last year, Kananda wrote about how COVID-19 had worsened things for those living with HIV. […]

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SAFTU to push for the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa

NEWS

SAFTU to push for the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa following latest GDP figures

Kaya 959 Reporter South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately step down following the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. According to the figures that Statistics South Africa released, the GDP increased by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021. [Thread] The South African #economy recorded its 4th consecutive quarter of growth, expanding by 1,2% in Q2:2021. This followed a revised 1,0% […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kanye West fires ‘DONDA’ engineer and tells him to go find God

Kanye West told one of his ‘DONDA‘ engineers to “go find God” after firing him via text, according to a leaked conversation. The engineer was seemingly two hours late to a studio session.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DJ Akademiks (@akademiks) Also Read: WATCH: South Africans have turned Kanye West’s DONDA into an Amapiano song The person West is allegedly texting then responds: “I’m really […]

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NEWS

Netcare and Wits team up to launch vaccination site

By Kaya 959 Reporter Students, alumni, their families and friends can now receive their COVID-19 vaccine at Wits after a site was set up at the university's main campus. Wits officials have teamed up with private hospital group, Netcare, to administer the vaccines. Netcare's Mande Toubkin says it is a top health priority to ensure that everyone has access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The site will run until 23 September. […]

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LINEUP

Thomas and Skhumba: What is in your room divider?

When it comes to furniture, many South Africans grew up with, one iconic piece that was the backdrop of a lot of homes is the room divider. A popular piece that has sentimental value, with so many memories. Homes across the country made this piece of furniture the centerpiece of their exquisite design, a place where they keep the much loved family album, those expensive cutlery collection that's only taken […]

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Cars and trucks struck in traffic

NEWS

AA calls for transport department to fix issues at licencing centres

By Kaya 959 Reporter The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the extension of the grace period for expired driving licences however, it says there are still concerns that the measures may not be implemented time. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced last month that those licences that expired between 26 March and 31 August 2021 will be extended until March 31 next year. In his announcement, Mbalula touched on the lack […]

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empty school classroom

NEWS

Panyaza Lesufi sends condolences after three Gauteng pupils die

By Kaya 959 Reporter Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, has extended his condolences to the families of three schoolboys who died in separate incidents this week. Two of the boys allegedly committed suicide while the third boy died while playing soccer. A Grade 10 boy from the Emadwaleni Secondary School in Soweto allegedly took his own life after a fight with his parents. "Initial reports indicate the boy learner […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Master KG survives horrific flight experience

By: Poelano Malema Master KG, real name Kgaogelo Moagi, is lucky to be alive. The 'Jerusalema' hitmaker has shared a near-death experience he faced while flying out of Istanbul, Turkey. In a Twitter post, the international star shared how right after take off, they realised that the left side engine on his plane exploded. Fortunately, the pilots were able to control the situation. READ: Master KG rewards fans with money […]

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Police car with blue lights

NEWS

Suspected robber killed in shootout with police

By Kaya 959 Reporter A suspected robber was shot dead and two men arrested following a shootout in Selby. Police in conjunction with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spotted a suspicious grey Honda CRV with four occupants inside driving along Eloff Extension. Police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said officers stopped the vehicle and one of the suspects shot at the police. “Police retaliated and one of the suspects was […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Skolopad shares how she has struggled with amnesia after surviving a fatal car accident

South African entertainer Skolopad, whose real name is Nonhlanhla Qwabe, opened up about her struggles with 'mild amnesia' after surviving the accident. Also Read: Skolopad throws herself a divorce party Taking to Instagram, the actress opened up how difficult the last 3 years has been. “It’s been full three years not going out and not socializing with people after my car accident. Not because I was in pain or something […]

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Headwrap

LINEUP

Kaya Drive: The headwrap is more than a beauty statement

By: Natasha Archary  The headwrap that was once imposed on black women as a mark of slavery, is now being embraced by women of Africa. No longer is it reserved for special occasions and is instead worn today as a statement piece but it holds a significant meaning of spirituality, wealth, prosperity, and class in the African community. Whatever you choose to call it, tuku in Sesotho, dhuku n Shona, […]

today08/09/2021

Cassper Nyovest

MUSIC

Cassper Nyovest sets his sights on London’s O2 Arena: ‘I’m going to sell out’

By Tamlyn Canham Cassper Nyovest, aka Bhuti Fill Up, has set a big international goal for himself. The rapper says he wants to sell out London's famous O2 Arena. "I need a 1 man show in London soon. I also want to play O2 in the next 2 years and be the first South African to sell it out. Will you be there?" he tweeted. https://twitter.com/casspernyovest/status/1435314597414719491 The 'Tito Mboweni' rapper […]

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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]