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What connects Shaka Zulu, decolonisation and mathematical models

Anné H. Verhoef, North-West University and Hennie A Kruger, North-West University Is it possible to decolonise mathematical sciences? Some researchers argue that it’s not. They cite numerous reasons why. Two include the fact that decolonisation is extremely difficult for the “pure sciences” such as mathematics. And that the concept of decolonising is “poorly defined and contentious, in this domain”. But our research shows that it is possible to achieve the […]

today18/02/2020

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Facebook missing child amber alert comes to South Africa

By Nomali Cele On 30 January 2020, Facebook and the South African Police Service (SAPS) announced that they'd joined forces to create an Amber Alert initiative for missing children. When a child goes missing, where does one even begin looking? For the parents and community around the child, it becomes imperative to begin searching for them as quickly as possible. According to Missing Children South Africa, the first 24 hours […]

today17/02/2020

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GALLERY: Kaya News visited Kliptown in Soweto where 70 people were affected by the recent floods.

By Tunicia Jegels Residents of one of South Africa's oldest townships say they are hopeful that President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the failed state of municipalities. KayaNews visited Kliptown in Soweto where around 70 people were affected by the recent floods. Now Andre Kock has lived in the century-old neighborhood where the Freedom Charter was birthed since the early '70s. He says the government's heritage and tourist sites like Walter Sisulu […]

today12/02/2020

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South Africa gears up to host International Jazz Day Global Concert

In April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa will serve as Global Host City for the ninth annual International Jazz Day. This marks the first time a city on the continent of Africa will have hosted this special celebration and its cornerstone event, the All-Star Global Concert, which brings together dozens of the world’s greatest jazz artists for an unforgettable evening of cultural exchange and live music. Officially declared by the […]

today12/02/2020

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The 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from jail

By David O'Sullivan As we mark the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from jail, I remembered that on this day 30 years ago it poured with rain in Joburg. It was a Sunday, and I was in Soweto outside Mandela’s little house on Vilakazi Street. That was a crazy weekend. I was working at Capital Radio, where we had been anticipating Mandela’s release ever since the unbanning of the […]

today11/02/2020

M-Net, Still Breathing on M-net
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M-Net solidifies their “Local Thursdays” offering

By Nomali Cele M-Net recently launched their upcoming slate of programming and a big theme was a heavy presence of local programming. With Survivor South Africa entering its eighth season this year, the appetite for locally produced reality has been growing on the platform. A themed night isn’t only going to affect Thursdays. According to Tracey-Ann van Rooyen, the Head of Acquisitions and Scheduling at M-Net, the goal for this […]

today11/02/2020

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Dr. Joseph Shabalala: A look at the journey of Ladysmith Black Mambazo

By Mxolisi Mhlongo Ladysmith Black Mambazo is undoubtedly South Africa’s shining stars with 6 Grammy awards under their belt. Little is known about how they came together and in this article, we will explore the group's history and founder Joseph Shabalala. Background: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Amambazo Amnyama) was assembled in the early 1960s by Dr. Joseph Shabalala, then a young farm boy turned factory worker. Dr. Joseph Shabalala’s story is […]

today11/02/2020

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Marble launches “7 Colour Sunday Lunch”

A vibrant celebration of the food, music, and family – the quintessential South African Sunday lunch Marble, South Africa’s leading live-fire restaurant located in Johannesburg, is launching a new Sunday lunch theme – 7 Colour Sundays. In partnership with Kaya 959, home of the Afropolitan, the weekly lunches will be a celebration of food, music, and family. The first event, themed “Ruby & Rose” will take place on Sunday, 23 […]

today10/02/2020

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Khanyi Mbau is a “cool mom”

By Nomali Cele Khanyi Mbau is a "cool mom"! We found this out when she joined the Good Friday team. The actor and media personality finally kept her appointment with Skhumba and Ndumiso for Blom Blom and the conversation was as just as you'd expect: Real, funny and juicy. She looked back at her youth and where her career is going. "Cool mom" is a meme deriving from the 2004 […]

today10/02/2020

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Meet our Coaches for the #KayaMoneyChallenge

By Zuko Komisa  The Kaya Money challenge is here. Are your finances keeping you up at night? Do you have financial goals that you always struggle to achieve? Do you want to learn how to manage your debt and create wealth? The Kaya Money Challenge may be just what you need. Two of the best financial coaches will provide 6 months-worth of financial literacy to two Afropolitan listeners who want […]

today05/02/2020

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Starting your year with a bang in February

By Nomali Cele A surprising thing has been happening in recent years: At the end of January, most people rejoice! They say they’re finally ready to start their year. With one of the longest and most difficult months of the year behind them, most people are ready to finally embrace a new year in February. For many, January is an overwhelming month. From the school run to returning back to […]

today03/02/2020

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Kaya 959 shakes up mid-day radio with seasoned broadcaster Unathi Nkayi

Kaya 959 names composer, performer, broadcaster and television producer Unathi Nkayi as the host of the newly revamped Monday-Thursday; 12:00-15:00 slot.  On her new show Nkayi will lead conversations that are attuned with the lives of Afropolitans, while continuing to serve listeners with the unique music offering that the Home of the Afropolitan is known for. Nkayi’s appointment comes in line with the station’s commitment to leading new trends in broadcast media. […]

today03/02/2020

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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 Act – To 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 1, Part A of Chapter 5, section 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]