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Madlanga Commission: Late Pretoria taxi boss Mswazi exposed as alleged head of Gauteng drug cartel ‘Big Five’

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Madlanga Commission: Late Pretoria taxi boss Mswazi exposed as alleged head of Gauteng drug cartel ‘Big Five’

Mapaballo Borotho Image @Sunday world.co.za A witness at the Madlanga Commission has identified late taxi boss Jonathan “Mswazi” Msibi as the alleged leader of the notorious Big Five drug cartel. The cartel is believed to be involved in tender fraud, contract killings, and human trafficking across Gauteng. Testimony also revealed audio recordings suggesting Katiso Molefe’s family was tipped off about imminent arrests. The Madlanga Commission has heard explosive testimony identifying […]

today24/10/2025

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African Bank offers 50% discount for Cape Town Marathon runners entering the Soweto Marathon 2025

Image: Supplied Following this weekend’s unfortunate cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon due to severe weather conditions, African Bank, in partnership with the Soweto Marathon NPC, has announced a special offer to displaced runners who were registered to participate in the Cape Town race. To ease the disappointment many runners experienced, African Bank is now offering 50% off entry fees for up to 5000 Cape Town Marathon registrants who wish […]

today23/10/2025

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Tony Yengeni appointed as MK Party’s second Deputy President

Zuko Komisa Image | @@MkhontoweSizwex/X Former ANC NEC member and veteran politician Tony Yengeni has officially joined the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party as its second Deputy President. Yengeni was introduced by MK Party leader Jacob Zuma and will oversee day-to-day party affairs. His appointment allows co-Deputy President John Hlophe to focus on the party's parliamentary work. Former African National Congress (ANC) heavyweight Tony Yengeni has been named the second Deputy […]

today23/10/2025

Doorstep passport delivery launched for South Africans living abroad

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Doorstep passport delivery launched for South Africans living abroad

Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The Department of Home Affairs is launching a new passport doorstep courier delivery service for South African citizens residing abroad starting 1 November 2025. The move, announced by Minister Leon Schreiber, is part of the "Home Affairs @ home" vision to decentralise access and eliminate the need for a second visit to collect documents. This international rollout will serve as a testing phase before […]

today23/10/2025

‘I love him, but I can’t ignore the polygamy in his family’ - The Blind  Spot

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‘I love him, but I can’t ignore the polygamy in his family’ – The Blind  Spot

Katlego Sekhu Image: rawpixel.com A listener shared that she’s in a relationship with a man she deeply loves. However, he comes from a polygamous family, and that worries her. She’s concerned that he might one day follow in his father’s footsteps. Although he has assured her that he has no plans to take more than one wife, he hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility. Now, Anonymous is torn. Part of […]

today23/10/2025

Sthoko from Skeem Saam and her husband celebrate 15th wedding anniversary

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Sthoko from Skeem Saam and her husband celebrate 15th wedding anniversary

Innocent Sadiki reflects on 15 years of marriage Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@innosadiki Skeem Saam actress Innocent Sadiki and her husband, Phindu, are celebrating 15 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot on this day, 23 October 2010. “Fifteen years ago today, I said ‘I do’ to the father of my kids,” expressed the actress, sharing throwback images from their wedding day. On their 13th anniversary, Sadiki revealed that she […]

today23/10/2025

Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva celebrates 24th birthday

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Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva celebrates 24th birthday

Sweet Guluva, marks his 24th birthday. Zuko Komisa Image | @sweet_guluva/Instagram Reality television star and Big Brother Mzansi (BBM) Season 5 winner, Sweet Guluva, marked his 24th birthday yesterday, Wednesday, 22 October 2025, with a heartfelt and reflective message to his fans on social media. The popular personality celebrated "another trip around the sun" by sharing a series of striking photographs alongside a candid post about his journey and growth. […]

today23/10/2025

Six arrested as EMPD seizes huge haul of drugs and weapon in Primrose

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Six arrested as EMPD seizes huge haul of drugs and weapons in Primrose

Zuko Komisa Image | @SAPoliceService Six men were arrested in Primrose after an EMPD operation uncovered a massive stock of Mandrax tablets, an unlicensed firearm, and gunpowder. Five suspects face charges primarily related to drug possession, while the sixth was arrested for carrying an unlicensed pistol. The arrests follow intelligence-led action by the EMPD Bronberg Special Operations unit, who reaffirm their dedication to fighting drug crime in Ekurhuleni. Six men […]

today23/10/2025

Mapimpi hit with five-match ban after URC red card

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Mapimpi hit with five-match ban after Rugby Championship red card

Sharks’ Makazole Mapimpi suspended for five weeks after red card against Ulster in United Rugby Championship. Zuko Komisa Image | @makazoli/Instagram Springbok and Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a five-match suspension following the red card he received during the recent United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Ulster. The veteran player was dismissed in the 55th minute of the match in Durban, which saw the Sharks suffer a 34-26 […]

today23/10/2025

Sick Leave: Your sangoma's certificate is as valid as a doctor's note

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Sick leave: Your sangoma’s certificate is as valid as a doctor’s note

Under South African law, registered traditional healers are recognised as legitimate health practitioners. Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Traditional healers (sangomas) in South Africa are legally permitted to issue valid medical certificates, which employers must accept for sick leave. Under South African law, traditional healers registered with the Traditional Health Practitioners Council (THPC) are recognised as legitimate health practitioners. This means a sick note issued by a registered sangoma […]

today23/10/2025

South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.4%

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South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.4%

Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock South Africa's inflation edged up from 3.3% to 3.4% in September, a modest but meaningful rise driven by specific domestic price pressures. The uptick was primarily caused by increases in housing, utilities, and restaurant prices. This rise was largely offset by falling global food costs and a stronger rand, keeping overall inflation in check. South Africa's headline inflation saw a marginal increase in September, […]

today23/10/2025

Three mosquitoes discovered in Iceland, the country's first ever

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Three mosquitoes discovered in Iceland, the country’s first ever

Bulelwa Hoala Image: Photo by Jimmy Chan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/mosquito-biting-on-skin-2382223/ Scientists have confirmed Iceland’s first-ever discovery of mosquitoes, two females and one male, found in Kiðafell, Kjós. The insects were identified as Culiseta annulata, a species native to the Eastern Hemisphere and capable of surviving cold climates. The discovery follows Iceland’s record-breaking spring heat, ending its status as one of only two mosquito-free regions alongside Antarctica. Scientists in Iceland this week announced […]

today23/10/2025

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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]