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Naomi Osaka opens up about her mental health issues

By: Poelano Malema Naomi Osaka is one of the highest paid women in Tennis. She is currently the Tennis World Number 2. But, the star has been battling with depression since 2018. She opened up about her struggle on Twitter after she announced that she will be boycotting the media. Osaka wrote about how she always has to deal with anxiety when it comes to speaking to the press. “I’m […]

today01/06/2021

LINEUP

Kaya Drive: Comfort food, like a hug from the inside

The cold weather has got us by its icy grips and there's one thing that South Africans turn to for solace from the cold. Comfort food. It’s what we lean towards when we’ve had a day straight from hell. If you’re in your feels about the stresses of life or if the winter blues have got you good, and all you want is to collapse onto the couch with a […]

today01/06/2021

Snow in Lesotho

NEWS

Winter wonderland for parts of Lesotho as numerous passes close

Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho confirmed the first snowfall for the season has occurred with a number of mountain passes closing due to hazardous driving conditions. The SA Weather Service did predict snowfall in parts of the country on Monday after another cold snap gripped the country bringing with it widespread showers and cold weather. Parts of the Drakensberg are also covered in snow with heavy rains throughout Pietermaritzburg and […]

today01/06/2021

unemployment rates

NEWS

SA’s unemployment rate hits record high

Stats SA has just released the country's latest unemployment figures which hit a record high of 32.6%. Increasing by 0.1% from the 4th quarter of 2020, the latest statistics are the highest unemployment rates in the country since 2008. Irrespective of gender, the black African and coloured population groups remain vulnerable in the labour market. Read more here: https://t.co/LiyQoF5YJp#StatsSA #unemployment #employment pic.twitter.com/nUqDtY54XK — Stats SA (@StatsSA) June 1, 2021 What […]

today01/06/2021

ENTERTAINMENT

Pics: Keeping up with the Kolisis and the Joneses

TV presenter and media personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones and her husband Quinton joined Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel for an incredible weekend in the Western Cape. The couples spent their weekend at the opulent Perivoli Lagoon House in the Western Cape, and they captured their experience on Instagram. The couples brought their children along for a wonderful family weekend away. READ: Minnie Dlamini Jones’ bundle of joy turns three-months […]

today01/06/2021

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MUSIC

Speedy working on new album

By: Poelano Malema Speedy is cooking up something exciting in the studio for his fans. The star is gearing up for the release of his new album. He revealed the news on his Instagram. The new album will be called, ‘The Gift’. Judging from the singles the singer has been releasing, it will be a mixture of different genres. His latest single, ‘Khumbula’ featuring Nhlanhla Nciza, has an afro pop […]

today01/06/2021

Beer alcohol liquor

NEWS

Alcohol Policy Alliance concerned that there’s no booze ban

By Kaya 959 News The alcohol industry has welcomed the country's move to an adjusted alert level 2, more especially as there was no move by the government to further restrict alcohol sales. However, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPASA) is concerned that the president did not announce specific measures targeting the use of alcohol. On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that as part of the heightened restrictions, curfew […]

today01/06/2021

Ntsiki Mazwai

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Ntsiki Mazwai criticises black drinking culture for taking “us” backwards

Poet and gender-based violence activist Ntsiki Mazwai started a Twitter war when she chose to once again not mince her words. This time the enemy was alcohol and black boozing culture as Ntsiki went on a rant about alcohol having a very deliberate negative effect on people. This sparked outrage on Twitter after several people clapped back at the poet for her lack of merit in making comparisons amongst different […]

today01/06/2021

Mihlali Ndamase

ENTERTAINMENT

#30Under30 – Mihlali Ndamase graces the cover of Forbes Africa

By Tamlyn Canham Introducing Forbes Africa's '30 Under 30 Class of 2021' featuring South Africa's very own Mihlali Ndamase. The 24-year-old features on the magazine’s latest cover alongside Shakemore Wellington Timburwa, Antonio DePína, Reinhard Mahalie, and Cleo Johnson. The 30 Under 30 list recognises those who are “leading the charge, building brands, creating jobs, and transforming the continent”. Mihlali was praised for being one of the young innovators and risk-takers […]

today01/06/2021

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ENTERTAINMENT

Clement Maosa on healing from his parents’ death

By: Poelano Malema Losing a parent is one of the most painful and difficult things anyone can experience. Actor Clement Maosa understands the pain so well as he grew up without both his parents. The actor took to Instagram to reflect on his parents’ passing. He posted a photo of their engagement celebration and how shortly after that they both passed away. “This was their engagement celebration before the wedding, […]

today01/06/2021

Bonang Matheba

ENTERTAINMENT

Halala! Bonang Matheba relocates to New York

By Tamlyn Canham South Africa's media darling Bonang Matheba has officially made the Big Apple her new home. The 33-year-old has relocated to New York. Not that anyone is surprised - Queen B is a woman of her word! She first talked about her plans to move abroad in 2019. The TV presenter said it has always been a dream of hers to make a name for herself globally. READ: Rea […]

today01/06/2021

Cars and trucks struck in traffic

NEWS

Driver takes one last sip before being handcuffed

By Kaya 959 News A driver who was pulled over at a roadblock in Cape Town on Monday left Metro Police officers gobsmacked by his behaviour. Officers had set up a checkpoint on the corner of Saxdowne and Hindle Roads. They pulled over a motorist and noticed an open brandy bottle between his legs. As they approached him he took one last swig from the bottle. While the officers were […]

today01/06/2021

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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]