It is with great difficulty that we share the news of Mzwandile Nzimande's passing earlier today, as confirmed by his family. DJ 1D, as he was affectionately known, was the pioneering co-founder of the iconic streetwear brand - Loxion Kulca, a storyteller and a highly accomplished figure in the South African music scene. His passion for telling South African stories was evident in one of his recent projects —SABC 1’s […]
Atiyyah Khan is a journalist, researcher, selector, crate-digger, event organiser and archivist from Johannesburg, based in Cape Town. She is also the co-founder of music collective Future Nostalgia, which hosts listening session around Cape Town celebrating the culture of records. Khan has also experimented with self-publishing; her latest zine titled Bismillah references Islam and music in Africa. She also hosts and curates a show on the internet radio platform World […]
This month, Kaya 959 invites listeners to tune in for a month of exceptional music and masterclasses as part of Jazzuary 2021 which will stream exclusively on Jazzuary.FM - Kaya's online 24/7 jazz focus offering. Taking inspiration from Mile Davis' groundbreaking album Birth of the Cool, a record that inspired generations of musicians, this year, Jazzuary's theme is Rebirth of School. Working within an exceptional local jazz scene, South African […]
Radio icon and the host of Kaya 959's The World Show, Nicky Blumenfeld, recently received the Order of Princess Magogo for her contribution to the development of indigenous arts and heritage in South Africa and globally. Having been on Kaya 959 since its inception in 1997, Blumenfeld is much-loved for her weekly show which focuses on promoting both young and established musicians across the African diaspora. Nicky B was first […]
Kaya 959 board chairperson, Sizwe Mncwango, spoke to Kaya Breakfast to share an update on the investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement, sexual harassment and presiding over a toxic culture, levelled against former Managing Director, Greg Maloka. Last week Friday, Maloka resigned with immediate effect. “As any organisation, we rejected the accusations and allegations”, Mncwango told the Kaya Breakfast team. “But our conscience required us to further investigate.” He also acknowledged that […]
Saturday nights in June have sprinkled a special kind of magic over the Kaya 959 airwaves, with the Gordon’s #BeALegend conversation series on Kgomotso Meso’s Elite Nites, keeping South Africans informed and entertained. Listeners tuned in in big numbers to hear Kgomotso engage in conversation with local actors Nkosinathi ‘NayMaps’ Maphalala, the Khoza brothers SK and Abdul, of Isibaya and The Queen fame, and DJ Lamiez Holworthy about their challenges […]
By Nomali Cele Kaya Lunchtime on The B-Side with Bridget Masinga is where Afropolitans gather to have invigorating conversations on culture, the arts and lifestyle. 2019 was o different. Whether chatting to young performance artist Manthe Ribane about her then-upcoming big showcase to talking to Basetsana Kumalo about her legacy, 2019 has seen been a treasure trove of conversations. Teboho Mahlatsi's filmmaking CV reads like a South African pop culture […]
By Nomali Cele 2019 is coming to a close. Even on the airwaves, we've toned things down in favour of more music time. Bless our music department. 2019 was the second year of Good Friday on Kaya, our Skhumba-helmed Friday breakfast show. From the very first day, the #GoodFridayOnKaya team, Skhumba, Ndumiso, Mbali, Mosibodi and Juliet, have brought a chemistry that sets the tone for the Kaya Weekends programming offering. […]
Kaya 959 wishes to send a special thank you to all those who made contributions to the#AidForMozambique campaign where we called on Afropolitans to #BEthechange. This rallying followed the flooding and losses caused by Cyclone Idai, which has left hundreds of people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi dead or displaced. We appreciate you answering our call for assistance and the many donations collected during this catastrophic damage. The B-Side’s Bridget […]
Point of View with Phemelo Motene delves into the day’s current affairs, touches on real issues that affect people’s daily lives and shares expert advice on questions posed by the audience. Mondays to Thursdays 20:00 to 22:00.
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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He has held it down in the world of mid-morning radio with the best music, riveting topics, brilliant mixes and interesting guests. Every weekday, The Best T proves why he is the BEST by connecting to you like only your bro or favourite uncle could. He lets his listeners dictate the songs they want to hear in the ever-popular Top 10 at 10, and his Three Teaspoons never run out. Catch The Best T in the City Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 to 12h00.
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Feel good about feeling good! That's exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana.
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The world of business is simplified for you by Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi. This fast-paced award-winning business show talks to the corporate giants as well as up and coming entrepreneurs about their wins and challenges. Gugulethu invites guests to offer their analyses of markets and economies, and also delves into issues of personal financial wellness. Kaya Biz airs Mondays to Thursdays 18h00 to 19h00.
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