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Suspected mining violence leaves five dead in North West

Mapaballo Borotho Image | Adobe iStock Five male bodies were discovered at an open-cast mine in Tlhatlaganyane village, North West, after a fatal shooting. Police have deployed a multi-disciplinary team to investigate the killings and track down those responsible. Authorities say while the area is known for illegal mining, it is too early to confirm whether the murders are linked to rival mining operations. Five male bodies have been discovered […]

today25/08/2025

Glen Lewis remembers when a landline meant you were a millionaire

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Glen Lewis remembers when having a landline meant you were a millionaire

Katlego Sekhu Image: Glen Lewis Drive 959 recently asked listeners what little things made people seem “rich” back in the day. According to the World Bank (2022), South Africa has the highest inequality rate in the world. Stats SA data shows that in the 1990s only 58% of households owned a fridge, and fewer than half had a car. For many children, these basics defined what it meant to come […]

today25/08/2025

SPAR empowers Katlehong women through Stokvel Talks this Women’s Month

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SPAR empowers Katlehong women through Stokvel Talks this Women’s Month

The SPAR Group is proud to partner with Stokvel Talk this August to celebrate Women’s Month. As part of this national collaboration, SPAR supported Stokvel Talk Roadshows in Kathlehong and surrounding communities, giving women the opportunity to attend free and lively sessions designed to empower them financially. The roadshows provided practical financial insights, clever savings tips, and a platform for women to connect with like-minded individuals who share the same […]

today25/08/2025

NFVF postpones SAFTAs to March 2026

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NFVF postpones SAFTAs to March 2026

The 19th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) awards ceremony was originally planned for October 2025. Zuko Komisa Image | @saftassa/Instagram The 19th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) have been rescheduled to March 2026, following a decision by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) to postpone the event. The awards ceremony was originally planned for October 2025. The postponement comes as a result of […]

today25/08/2025

SANDF rejects claims of insubordination by army general

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SANDF rejects claims of insubordination by army general

Zuko Komisa Image: SANDF Twitter The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has refuted claims that General Rudzani Maphwanya is defying Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga over the reinstatement of a wrongfully dismissed air force officer. The SANDF confirmed that General Maphwanya is currently in consultation with the Minister and the Military Ombudsman to resolve the matter, emphasising his commitment to constitutional authority and due process. The […]

today25/08/2025

City of Tshwane on high alert as veld fires threaten lives and property

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City of Tshwane on high alert as veld fires threaten lives and property

Mapabalo Borotho Image @istock images Pretoria residents have been urged to remain on high alert as veld fires sweep across the city under extremely dangerous conditions. The South African Weather Service issued a Red Fire Danger Index warning, cautioning that fires may spread rapidly and threaten lives and property. The City of Tshwane has placed emergency teams on standby and urged residents to follow strict safety measures. Pretoria residents have […]

today25/08/2025

‘My husband never defends me, yet he expects me to honour his family’ - The Blind Spot

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‘My husband never defends me, yet he expects me to honour his family’ – The Blind Spot

Anonymous shares that her mother-in-law kicked her out when she was down and out Katlego Sekhu Photo by Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-taking-care-of-a-woman-6753299/ A listener shared that her mother-in-law kicked her out after her husband spent all of his money.  She managed to rent a backroom and lived there while rebuilding her life. Recently, she was approved for a bond and wanted to hold a small thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate her achievement. […]

today25/08/2025

Mpumalanga church congregants robbed of their belongings moments after saying ‘Amen’

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Mpumalanga church congregants robbed of their belongings moments after saying ‘Amen’

Mapaballo Borotho Image @iStock images Armed robbers stormed a church in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, during Sunday service.  They forced congregants to lie down and took cash, cellphones, and car keys before fleeing in a stolen VW Polo.  Shots were fired inside the church, but no injuries were reported. Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for three armed suspects who robbed worshippers at a church in Mkhuhlu, Calcutta, near Hazyview, on […]

today25/08/2025

Jojo Robinson on Calven’s health scare: ‘It’s the worst I’ve ever seen him’

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Jojo Robinson on Calven’s health scare: ‘It’s the worst I’ve ever seen him’

Boo Bear has been hospitalised with a severe prostate infection Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@mrs.jojo.robinson Real Housewives of Durban star Jojo Robinson has spoken out after her recent absence from social media. Robinson apologised to her fans, explaining that she has been going through a difficult time over the past few days.  She revealed that her husband, Calven, whom she affectionately calls her “Boo Bear”, had been hospitalised with a severe […]

today25/08/2025

Hawks arrest suspect in Gqeberha prosecutor's murder

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Hawks arrest suspect in Gqeberha prosecutor’s murder

Zuko Komisa Image | Women for Change/Instagram A 33-year-old man has been arrested by the Hawks in connection with the murder of Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown, who was fatally shot outside her home on July 31. The suspect, apprehended during a roadblock while returning to Gqeberha, is due to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Monday to face murder-related charges. The Hawks have stated that the investigation is ongoing, […]

today25/08/2025

Musician Ciza celebrates 24th Birthday

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A new chapter: Musician Ciza celebrates 24th Birthday

Ciza recently celebrated his 24th birthday in style, marking the occasion with an exclusive "all-black" themed party at his home. Zuko Komisa Image | @ciza.sa/Instagram South African music sensation Ciza recently celebrated his 24th birthday in style, marking the occasion with an exclusive "all-black" themed party at his home, affectionately dubbed "Ciza's Palace." The intimate gathering was attended by a close circle of friends and fellow industry professionals. Sharing glimpses […]

today25/08/2025

South African Sport Awards.

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South African Sport Awards honour the nation’s finest

South Africa’s sporting heroes once again took center stage at the 18th annual South African Sport Awards. Zuko Komisa Image | @SportArtsCultur/X Tatjana Smith, the nation's swimming sensation, was the undisputed star of the night, clinching the coveted Sport Star of the Year award at the 18th annual South African Sport Awards. The glittering ceremony, held at the iconic Sun City Superbowl, celebrated the outstanding achievements that have elevated South […]

today25/08/2025

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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]