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Ramaphosa describes Ebrahim Rasool's expulsion as a 'hiccup'

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Ramaphosa describes Ebrahim Rasool’s expulsion as a ‘hiccup’

Zuko Komisa Image | @KayaNews /X President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he is expecting a comprehensive report from Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the United States, following his recent expulsion. Rasool was expelled from the U.S. on Saturday after making controversial remarks about the Trump administration during a webinar last week. As a result, he has been given a deadline of Friday, 21 March 2025 to […]

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UCT adds isiXhosa on list of official languages

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UCT adds isiXhosa to list of official languages

Zuko Komisa Image: @UCT_news on X The University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken a significant step towards linguistic inclusivity by officially incorporating isiXhosa as a primary language for university-wide communications, alongside English and Afrikaans. This landmark decision, reflected in the university's revised language policy, aims to promote and elevate historically marginalised indigenous languages. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/ramaphosa-has-legally-recognised-queen-masalanabo-modjadji/ As part of the new policy, UCT encourages undergraduate students lacking proficiency in any indigenous […]

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Man arrested for stabbing 14-year-old stepdaughter to death in Mankweng

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Man arrested for stabbing 14-year-old stepdaughter to death in Mankweng

Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The murder of a 14-year-old girl in Ga-Thoka village, near Mankweng, has sparked outrage and a strong condemnation of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV) from the provincial police commissioner. The victim was fatally stabbed multiple times on Friday morning while walking to school with a classmate. A 48-year-old man, her stepfather, has been arrested in connection with the heinous crime. According to police spokesperson […]

today17/03/2025

Electricity update, Eskom

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Six Kusile Power Station fraud scheme suspects to appear in court

Zuko Komisa Image: Eskom At least six people are expected to appear in court this week in connection with a fraud scheme at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga. According to Eskom, the six were arrested last week following a “coordinated intelligence-driven operation” and investigation. “[Six] individuals were arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent procurement scheme at Kusile Power Station. Among those apprehended are a former Kusile Procurement Officer […]

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Hammanskraal Mall ATM bombings

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Manhunt underway after ATM bombings at Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal

Zuko Komisa Image |@SAPoliceService/X Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for approximately 30 suspects who carried out a brazen attack on a shopping mall in Hammanskraal during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident, during which five ATMs and a drop safe were bombed, involved a violent shootout, leaving one security guard wounded. According to police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, the attack began when a security guard conducting routine […]

today17/03/2025

Disruptive, prolonged rainfall expected in Gauteng this week

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Yellow Level 2 warning for severe weather conditions in Gauteng

Zuko Komisa Image: Adobe Stock Residents across a broad swathe of South Africa, including Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng, are warned to brace for severe weather conditions. Authorities have issued alerts for isolated showers and thundershowers, with a heightened risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. In Gauteng, specifically, the forecast indicates cloudy and cool conditions, accompanied by isolated showers and thundershowers. […]

today17/03/2025

'Fake It Till You Make It’ – Does it Work? Drive 959 discusses

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‘Fake It Till You Make It’ – Does it Work? Drive 959 discusses

Katlego Sekhu Image by ASphotofamily on Freepik "Fake It Till You Make It" – by now, you’ve likely heard this phrase countless times. It’s not necessarily about being a fraud or a liar, but rather about pushing yourself to do things you might not feel like doing or feel nervous about. The phrase suggests that by acting as if you’re confident or capable, even when you don’t feel it, you […]

today17/03/2025

Pope Francis

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‘I am facing a period of trial’ – Pope Francis shares message from hospital

Zuko Komisa Image | Wikimedia Commons Pope Francis, who is gradually recovering from double pneumonia, shared a heartfelt message with his followers on Sunday, acknowledging his frailty and describing his illness as a "period of trial". Speaking from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the 88-year-old pope expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he has received, stating, "our bodies are weak," as he reflected on his ongoing health struggles. As the pope […]

today16/03/2025

Will Smith

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Will Smith announces new album after 20-year hiatus

Zuko Komisa Image |@willsmith/Instagram Will Smith has announced the release of his highly anticipated new album, Based On A True Story, set to drop on 28 March 2025. This marks a significant return to music for the veteran actor and rapper, nearly two decades since his last studio album. Smith revealed the news via Instagram on Friday, 14 March 2025, sharing the album cover and an unconventional track list, which […]

today16/03/2025

Ebrahim Rasool

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US expels SA ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

Zuko Komisa Image | Ebrahim Rasool / X The United States has ordered the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, citing inflammatory remarks and escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly labeled the envoy a "race-baiting politician" with animosity towards the administration.   This move marks a significant downturn in relations, which have been strained since the current administration cut financial assistance to […]

today16/03/2025

Lotto and Powerball Results

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The Lotto Results for Saturday, 15 March 2025

The Lotto results for Saturday, 15 March 2025 are: Lotto: 06, 23, 24, 34, 47, 49 + 18 Lotto Plus 1: 03, 26, 33, 38, 39, 41 + 28 Lotto Plus 2: 08, 19, 23, 38, 40, 42 + 52 Estimated Jackpot Lotto: R3 000 000 Lotto Plus 1: R3 000 000 Lotto Plus 2: R1 000 000 For more information visit the National Lottery website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1DSid219PI

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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]