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Somizi: “There was an altercation and I had to defend myself!”

By: Natasha Archary Calling for privacy after his estranged husband's abuse allegations surfaced, Somizi took to Instagram and detailed that there was an altercation and he had to defend himself. Since taking time off his on-air responsibilities at Metro FM, Mzansi Magic has since issued a statement that they have reached a mutual agreement and  Somizi Mhlongo will be taking time off from Idols SA until his personal matters are […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Nozuko Ntshangase says she “tried suicide a couple of times”

By: Poelano Malema ‘Diep City’ star Nozuko Ntshangase has opened up about her struggles with depression. The actor was speaking to Actor Space where she revealed that her struggle began after she moved to Johannesburg to pursue her dreams. Ntshangase, who was raised by a single mother and struggled to complete her studies due to financial constraints, says what made her fall into depression was her financial struggles. She says […]

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LIFESTYLE

Expert offers breastfeeding advice for new moms

By: Poelano Malema World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August. The week is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. The World Health Organisation states: "Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival." It offers babies the nutrients they need. "Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect […]

today06/08/2021

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ENTERTAINMENT

Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo’s family assures SA she is recovering well

By: Poelano Malema The Mdoda family has released a statement following Thembisa's Twitter announcement that she is fighting for her life in hospital. On Wednesday, Thembisa said she was at her most vulnerable and said she was fighting "for dear life on this hospital bed". READ: Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo fighting for her life in hospital Although Tembisa did not disclose her sickness, her family says she is suffering from COVID-19. The […]

today06/08/2021

Blue Ivy lookalike Shazia Wilkenson

MUSIC

Watch: SA’s ‘Blue Ivy’ shows off amapiano dance moves

By Tamlyn Canham A South African dancer has gone viral after sharing a video of herself dancing to amapiano music. The video shows a young girl dancing to 'Ke Bosso' by Dinho x Hlogi Mash (ft Optimist Music ZA & Vine Musiq). The girl's family can be heard cheering her on in the background. READ: WATCH: Boity teases hot Amapiano song https://twitter.com/Eminitybaba_/status/1423304404950781953 Chesa, Blue Ivy  Social media users did a double-take […]

today06/08/2021

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ENTERTAINMENT

Shona Ferguson’s memorial service to be held on Friday

By: Poelano Malema Shona Ferguson's memorial service to be held on Friday The Ferguson family has released details of the late Shona Ferguson's memorial service. In a Twitter statement, the family announced that the service will be held on Friday, 6 August 2021, in Johannesburg. The service will start at 10am and will be for two hours. “The memorial service of the late Mr. Shona Ferguson will be held tomorrow, […]

today06/08/2021

Jacob Zuma

NEWS

Jacob Zuma admitted to hospital for ‘medical observation’

By Tamlyn Canham Former president Jacob Zuma has been hospitalised for a "medical observation". The Department of Correctional Services confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday. Zuma was admitted to a hospital outside of the Estcourt prison where he is serving a 15-month sentence. "As a former president, the healthcare needs of Mr Zuma require the involvement of the South African Military Health Services. This has been the case […]

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MUSIC

Makhadzi’s ‘Kokovha’ is the most streamed Mzansi Female Album in SA

By: Poelano Malema Makhadzi’s 2020 album ‘Kokovha’ has been named the most streamed Mzansi Female Album in SA in 2021. The news was revealed by Apple Music which launched a Visionary Women Campaign to celebrate women in music. Other South Africans who were recognised include Elaine, DBN Gogo, and Lady Lu. “To celebrate the achievements of South Africa’s female artists, Apple Music has also announced Lady Du, Makhadzi, DBN Gogo, […]

today06/08/2021

Ambulance vehicle

NEWS

Only 151 of Gauteng Health’s 257 ambulances are working

By Kaya 959 News Gauteng Health MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi has revealed that 106 out of 257 of the province's ambulance vehicles are broken. Answering a question put forward by the DA's Jack Bloom, the MEC said only 151 provincial ambulances are operational, and only the DA-run City of Tshwane has applied for a temporary operating licence for its own ambulances. Bloom said the Gauteng Health Department held a meeting in […]

today06/08/2021

Police Minister Bheki Cele

NEWS

Expert panel appointed to probe unrest response

By Kaya 959 News An expert panel has been set up to look at ways of strengthening the country's security services following last month's unrest. Scores of people went on the rampage in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma. What started out as #FreeJacobZuma protests turned violent with hundreds of people looting shops, shopping centres, businesses and warehouses. Some places were also set […]

today06/08/2021

Ramaphosa evacuated

NEWS

Cabinet shuffle: Here are your new ministers

By Kaya 959 News President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to his cabinet. The president confirmed the new ministerial positions during a cabinet reshuffling briefing on Thursday night. Dr Zweli Mkhize has officially resigned as the country’s health minister. "I have received from Minister Zwelini Mkhize to allow him to step down as the Minister of Health in order to bring certainty and stability to this important portfolio. I am […]

today05/08/2021

Gauteng police manhandling school girl

NEWS

Police slammed for ‘manhandling’ Gauteng schoolgirl

By Tamlyn Canham Gauteng police are investigating a viral video that shows police 'manhandling' a schoolgirl in the Krugersdorp CBD. The video shows men dressed as police officers dragging the girl into a unmarked vehicle. She was kicking and screaming as they pulled her by the arms and legs. "You're hurting me," she shouts in the clip. Many social media users thought the girl was being kidnapped by fake police […]

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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]