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‘My wife’s family treats my mom like a maid’ – The Blind Spot

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‘My wife’s family treats my mom like a maid’ – The Blind Spot

Katlego Sekhu Image by freepik A listener shared that he and his wife recently welcomed their first child together. Both his mother and mother-in-law came over to their home to help them settle in as new parents. However, he couldn’t help but notice that his mother has been doing all the chores in the house, while his wife’s mother is being treated like royalty. He notes that his mother is […]

today12/06/2025

SAHPRA warns public about fake cannabis dispensary licences

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SAHPRA warns public about fake cannabis dispensary licences

Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding an alarming rise in cannabis dispensaries operating with fraudulent licenses. SAHPRA reports that individuals and companies are unethically presenting falsified SAHPRA licenses to gain public trust and conduct business, posing significant risks to public health and safety. SAHPRA has observed a rapid expansion of cannabis dispensaries, particularly […]

today12/06/2025

Did you know South African youth are financially savvy?

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Did you know South African youth are financially savvy?

Mapaballo Borotho Plant growing in savings coins with nature background. Saving money and investment concept. As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, all eyes are on the country’s young people, and the conversations are buzzing. From how they stretch every rand to survive the high cost of living, to tackling the elephant in the room that is youth unemployment, it seems like young people are juggling more than just TikTok and […]

today12/06/2025

WATCH: Inside Connie Ferguson’s elegant 55th birthday party

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WATCH: Inside Connie Ferguson’s elegant 55th birthday party

Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@zwelakhemodise Botswana-born South African actress Connie Ferguson recently celebrated her 55th birthday with an intimate gathering attended by family and close friends from the entertainment industry. The stunning décor was curated by Nono Events, setting the tone for an elegant affair. Connie made a grand entrance in a sophisticated dress, draped in a luxurious fur coat that completed her striking look. Guests were treated to a live […]

today12/06/2025

Hulisani Ravele celebrates milestone in her education journey

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Hulisani Ravele celebrates milestone in her education journey

Zuko Komisa Image | @hulisaniravele/Instagram Beloved South African media personality Hulisani Ravele has excitedly announced her enrollment as a Master's student at the prestigious Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Ravele, a familiar face in the broadcasting industry, will be pursuing an MPhil specialising in Change Leadership, marking a significant new chapter in her already impressive career. Born and raised in Limpopo, Hulisani Ravele first captured the hearts of South […]

today12/06/2025

Kagiso Rabada is now SA's fourth-highest Test wicket-taker

SPORTS

Kagiso Rabada is now SA’s fourth-highest Test wicket-taker

Zuko Komisa Image | @ProteasMenCSA/X South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada made history on Wednesday, surpassing the legendary Allan Donald to become the Proteas' fourth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. This significant milestone came during his exceptional five-wicket haul against Australia on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's Cricket Ground. Rabada was in excellent form, ripping through the Australian batting lineup with figures of 5/65. He […]

today12/06/2025

163 suspended SAPS officers cost South Africans over R8 million

NEWS

163 suspended SAPS officers cost South Africans over R8 million

Mapaballo Borotho Image | South African Police Service Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says 163 police officers were suspended during the 2023/24 financial year, for a plethora of serious allegations including corruption, theft, murder, and sexual harassment.  According to statement released by Rise Mzansi on Thursday, the suspensions cost the SAPS and South African taxpayers R8,278,050.34. "SAPS officers and officials, with ranks ranging from Administrative Clerk all the way to a Lieutenant-General, […]

today12/06/2025

Woman loses estate battle to husband’s ‘secret’ wife of 45 years

Point Of View

Woman loses estate battle to husband’s ‘secret’ wife of 45 years

Katlego Sekhu Image by jcomp on Freepik In this week's Legal Matters segment on Point of View with Phemelo Motene, legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana unpacked a complex customary marriage case in which a woman who believed she had been lawfully married for six years lost her claim to her late partner’s estate. The deceased had never legally divorced his first wife, whom he had married through customary law more than […]

today12/06/2025

High Court rejects Mahungela's application to have charges withdrawn

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High Court rejects Mahungela’s application to have charges withdrawn

Mapaballo Borotho and Kaya News Image @KayaNews | X The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed Bafana Mahungela's application for the withdrawal of his charges.  This comes after the accused's lawyers formally requested the Director of Public Prosecutions to withdraw all charges against their client, following the emergence of significant inconsistencies in the DNA evidence.  The DNA evidence reportedly shows no connection between the alleged suspect and the crime scene. The […]

today12/06/2025

'Nothing but God’s grace' – Lamiez Holworthy turns 33

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‘Nothing but God’s grace’ – Lamiez Holworthy turns 33

Zuko Komisa Image| @lamiez_holworthy/ Instagram DJ, television presenter, radio host, record producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist Lamiez Holworthy is celebrating her 33rd birthday today. Born on June 12, 1992, in Eersterust, Pretoria, Lamiez has built an impressive career spanning over a decade, becoming a household name and an inspiration to many. Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule, as she is formally known, rose to national prominence as the charismatic host of the SABC […]

today12/06/2025

City Power to offer free basic electricity to low-income households in Johannesburg

NEWS

City Power to provide free basic electricity to low-income households in Johannesburg

Mapaballo Borotho Image: @iStock Johannesburg power utility, City Power, is set to offer Free Basic Electricity to indigent households in the city. The Free Basic Electricity Programme aims to provide eligible customers with free electricity units every month.  City Power's CEO Tshifularo Mashava, says the initiative will ensure inclusive access to electricity and help tackle the issue of electricity theft and equipment damage caused by illegal connections.  "The registration drive will run […]

today12/06/2025

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault

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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault

Zuko Komisa Image | Wikimedia Commons Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty on Wednesday of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, following a retrial that brought renewed focus to his history of predatory behavior. Weinstein, 73, is already serving a 16-year sentence in California for rape and sexual assault convictions. This New York retrial stemmed from an overturned 2020 conviction on some of the original charges. The latest verdicts mark […]

today12/06/2025

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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]