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Gauteng schools lose R2m to vandalism, burglaries and theft

By Kaya 959 Reporter At least 1 231 cases of vandalism, theft and burglaries have been reported at schools across Gauteng. "This information was revealed by the Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, in a written reply to my questions tabled in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. According to MEC Mazibuko, the schools in Gauteng have opened 1 231 cases of vandalism, theft, and burglaries. Of these cases reported, 300 […]

today27/08/2021

Orphan

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Point of View: SA has the highest number of COVID-19 Orphans in Africa

Phemelo Motene hosted Professor Lucie Cluver on Point of View. She co-authored a study published in 'The Lancet'. It is titled, “Global minimum estimate of children affected by the COVID-19 associated orphanhood and deaths of caregivers: a modelling study”. Professor Cluver explains that the the research informs the effect COVID-19 had on orphans globally. The study shows that an estimate of 1 134 000 children lost a parent or custodial […]

today27/08/2021

Grass is greener

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Kaya Drive: The grass isn’t always greener on the other side!

By: Natasha Archary  The "grass is greener" syndrome applies to more than just relationships. It's when you feel that what you have, where you are in life, the situation you are experiencing or who you are with is not as good as something or someone else. It's not necessarily that you regret your decision but there is a level of doubt where you feel you haven't traded up and should […]

today26/08/2021

POWA

NEWS

POWA launches new legal department to assist victims of GBV

By: Katleho Sekhotho   The NGO 'People Opposing Women Abuse' (POWA)has launched a new legal department to assist victims of gender-based violence(GBV). After receiving additional funding from the Ford Foundation, the organisation is able to revive the department to provide legal services such as court support and assistance with protection orders to GBV survivors. According to POWA, many survivors don't know how to proceed legally to seek justice and may […]

today26/08/2021

Maleh

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‘Velvet-voiced’ Maleh is back with a bang on Midday Joy

By: Natasha Archary   Malehloka Hlalele, popularly known as Maleh, joined Kgomotso Meso who was standing in for Unathi this Thursday to talk about her rejoining the music scene after an extended hiatus. The "velvet-voiced' Maleh took some time off to focus on her marriage and family after the singer and her husband welcomed a baby in 2018. Fans will be happy to hear that the "Falling" singer is back with […]

today26/08/2021

Samsung disables stolen TVs

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Sorry looters! Samsung disables stolen TVs

By: Natasha Archary  Bad news for looters as Samsung disables stolen TVs remotely with the TV block technology that was recently activated for products in the country. Many of the brand's stores and warehouses were targeted during looting incidents, in both Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng, but most of the stolen TVs were equipped with the "television block function" which make the stolen items worthless. According to Samsung, the technology is “already pre-loaded on […]

today26/08/2021

Police Minister Bheki Cele

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Cele gives feedback on police action during SA unrest

By Kaya 959 Reporter The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating 87 incidents involving police action during last month's unrest in parts of the country. Addressing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Wednesday, Police Minister Bheki Cele said the bulk of the cases were in KwaZulu-Natal - 74 while Gauteng reported 13 incidents. Cele confirmed that the death toll from the unrest is now at 359. Taking stock of […]

today26/08/2021

Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy in the Maldives

ENTERTAINMENT

Lamiez Holworthy claps back after ‘bored in Maldives’ remarks

By Tamlyn Canham DJ Lamiez Holworthy and her husband Khuli Chana have been soaking up the sun in one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world - the Maldives. The island nation has been described as the "ideal destination for lovers" and the couple wasted no time exploring their picturesque surroundings. From sipping cocktails near the crystal clear waters to making beautiful memories in Gucci and MAXHOSA AFRICA, […]

today26/08/2021

Latest

WATCH: Retro/Tecno Episode 7 – King Of Fighters

Kaya 959 Retro/Tecno is a gaming series that revisits classic arcade games. Today we revisits the fighting video game series, King Of Fighters. King Of Fighter '97 Game Description: It follows the events of KOF '96 tournament. The KOF '96 tournament was an overwhelming commercial success. A few months after, the event triggered a fighting craze and various large corporations, offering to sponsor subsequent tournaments leading to a demand for […]

today26/08/2021

ENTERTAINMENT

WATCH: Nandos pokes fun at the ‘Tembisa 10’ with new advert

The controversial saga of the so-called “Thembisa 10" babies has kept Mzansi talking in the last few months. Not so long ago South Africans celebrated a Guinness World Record birth, with 10 babies born to Gosiame Sithole. Also Read: More questions than answers – Everything we know about the ‘Tembisa 10’ In June this year, the department of health in a statement clarified that that the story of 10 babies from […]

today26/08/2021

wigs are made

LIFESTYLE

WATCH: Viral video shows how wigs are made

By: Natasha Archary   In case you were wondering how wigs are made, watch this viral video that shows how the hair strands are bundled, weighed, sewn together and styled. A full, custom-fitted, hand-tied, human-hair wig can take four to eight weeks to make and would sell for approximately $2,000 to $4,000. With the global hair wig and extensions market expected to grow by up to 13% by 2026, the […]

today26/08/2021

craze hits SA

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Milk crate challenge craze hits SA, public urged to stop!

By: Natasha Archary    The "Milk Crate Challenge" started as an internet frenzy back in 2011 and was brought back to life during the pandemic and out of sheer boredom. The craze hits SA and with many failing the challenge, doctors are urging the public to stop.   Ghetto olympics SA🇿🇦 @Kingoumar_ dropping a banger today 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/UjBZjAjUFD — JAY CHARLES ☯︎ (@jaycharles_xi) August 24, 2021 This insane challenge took […]

today26/08/2021

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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]