Kaya Biz

At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.

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Trump vs South Africa

This week, South Africa once again found itself at the crossroads of Donald Trump’s unique take on multilateralism, global trade and geopolitical differences of opinion. Khaya Sithole who writes on matters of politics, economics, finance and social justice explains how to work around this.

10 Jul 4PM 10 min

Building wealth in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economy

In a world where living costs keep rising, what practical strategies should individuals adopt to protect and grow their wealth? Johan Gouws, head of PPS Wealth shares tips.

10 Jul 4PM 18 min

Unpacking Vodacom-Maziv deal

A proposed deal between telecoms operator Vodacom and fiber company Maziv is back on the table after South Africa's Competition Commission (CompCom) said it will no longer oppose the deal. Vodacom intended to acquire a 30% shareholding in Maziv. What does this deal signal about South Africa’s regulatory stance on…

10 Jul 4PM 12 min

NEASA, Sakeliga in court to stop equity quotas

The National Employers Association of South Africa (NEASA) and Sakeliga have filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court seeking to interdict the implementation of the Employment Equity sectoral quotas. Israel Noko. CEO at NPI Governance Consulting helps listeners understand exactly what these new Employment Equity sectoral quotas are,…

10 Jul 4PM 10 min

Vehicle recalls announced by Volkswagen, Volvo, and Toyota as NCC urges consumer action

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a serious warning for vehicle owners as three major automotive manufacturers, Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA), Volvo Cars South Africa, and Toyota South Africa Motors, announce significant recalls affecting thousands of vehicles. NCC has noted the recent rise of recalls of motor vehicles…

9 Jul 4PM 23 min

How to (legally) make the most of this tax filing season

You know it’s tax season when there’s a rise in the old ‘death and taxes’ humour.says Roxanna Naidoo, Head of Global Strategy at Latita Africa unpacks how taxpayers can use tax mechanisms for their personal benefit.

9 Jul 4PM 12 min

SA owned Palladium Mine in Canada to close by 2026

Low palladium prices are forcing Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. to shut down its mine in Canada, putting 750 jobs at risk. Peter Major, director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions unpacks the broader implications for investors and stakeholders in palladium and platinum mining companies.

9 Jul 4PM 9 min

Unpacking latest trade conditions survey

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has released the SACCI Trade Conditions Survey for May and June 2025. CEO, Alan Mukoki gives us insights.

9 Jul 4PM 11 min

SA nears greylist exit

Speaking in Parliament during the National Treasury’s budget vote, SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana highlighted the progress made since SA was placed on the list in 2023 due to concerns around money laundering controls and the country’s ability to prevent the financing of terrorism. Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist and Head…

9 Jul 4PM 17 min

US tariff, cheap sugar imports are a double blow for SA sugar industry

SA Canegrowers, representing 24,000 small-scale farmers and 1,200 large-scale growers, is deeply concerned about the 30% tariff on South African sugar exports to the United States, set to take effect on 1 August. Dr Thomas Funke, Chief Executive Officer at SA Canegrowers South Africa joins us.

9 Jul 4PM 17 min

Why is traditional budgeting advice falling short for South Africans during Savings Month 2025?

GUEST – Samantha Moyana - Debt Counsellor at National Debt Advisors As living costs skyrocket, many South Africans are finding that traditional budgeting just isn’t enough. Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks why saving has become nearly impossible and what struggling households can do instead. July is usually a time to talk about…

8 Jul 4PM 19 min

The high price of flawed hiring practices: When companies have become accustomed to treating candidates carelessly.

GUEST – Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South Africa’s…

8 Jul 4PM 15 min

A Tale of Two Cities – Why Gauteng Is Winning Back Cape Town’s Semigrants

GUEST: Jonathan Kohler, CEO of Landsdowne As the cost of coastal living continues to climb, is the tide turning on South Africa’s semigration boom? We speak to Jonathan Kohler, CEO of Landsdowne, about a surprising shift: the return of semigrants to Johannesburg. Kohler unpacks why Gauteng’s affordability, improving lending conditions,…

8 Jul 4PM 23 min

ALLAN GRAY - Tips to help you get on top of your tax return this year.

GUEST - Meagan Fraser, tax manager at Allan Gray The income tax season is officially open. And with National Treasury facing a R7.5 billion budget shortfall following the reversal of a proposed VAT increase, the South African Revenue Service is under pressure to collect more revenue from taxpayers to plug…

8 Jul 4PM 13 min

Nearly 8 in 10 SA retailers selling illicit cigarettes as SARS faces R20bn challenge

GUEST – Johnny Moloto, Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for BAT South Africa New research conducted by independent research house Ipsos shows that illicit cigarette availability in South Africa has reached the highest levels on record. More than three quarters of shops (76.7%) countrywide are now selling cigarettes…

8 Jul 4PM 13 min

Trump hit SA with 30% tarrifs – The operational pressures importers need to prepare for.

GUEST: Dylan Govender, Head of Supply Chain at Investec Business Banking As the clock ticks down to the 1st of August, South African exporters face a serious wake-up call: a 30% tariff slapped on all goods heading to the US. We unpack the looming cost and operational pressures with Dylan…

8 Jul 4PM 7 min

Cultural Capital in the 21st Century

GUEST – Prof Pitika Ntuli – Practising artist, poet, writer, and academic. Cultural capital refers to the social assets of a person that promote social mobility. These assets can be tangible or intangible and are not directly related to economic wealth. It encompasses the knowledge, skills, education, and other cultural…

7 Jul 3PM 19 min

Time pieces as an investment and what you should think about if you want to make money off watches.

GUEST - Adrian Rootman owner of Luxury Time In the 19 years since Luxury Time was started by entrepreneur Adriaan Rootman, the company has established a strong reputation for offering pre-owned authentic timepieces by premier brands such as Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and many more.

7 Jul 3PM 17 min

South African youth face distinct credit market barriers despite active economic roles.

GUEST – Jaco van Jaarsveldt, Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian Young South Africans are actively contributing to key sectors of the economy, yet they remain underrepresented in the credit market, according to Experian’s latest Consumer Default Index (CDI) for Q1 2025. While the CDI for the total…

7 Jul 3PM 13 min

Hyprop sells half of Hyde Park Corner: Getting to know the business that’s buying it and why.

GUEST - Noah Stanger and Thato Faku - Joint Chief Executive Officers of Millennium Equity Partners (MEP) Hyprop has closed a deal to offload a 50% stake in Hyde Park Corner for R805m to Millennium Equity Partners.

7 Jul 3PM 22 min