Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack (Songs about different emotions)
Today's theme is songs about different emotions
Business Update: Update on US and Iran conflict and new trade deal with China
Kaya Biz host Gugulethu Mfuphi gives Sizwe the latest business and market updates in this week’s Business Update. The conversation looks at South Africa’s economic calendar, with focus on upcoming CPI and retail sales data, while also unpacking developments in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the latest trade discussions between…
Oops… Wrong Dress Code
Today’s conversation started after Mbali Thethane arrived at work looking stylish in a black-and-white suit, only to realise she had dressed for the wrong day. That sparked a chat about fashion mix-ups and awkward outfit moments. Sizwe shared how he once attended a party in full black-tie attire after misunderstanding…
#FirstThingsFirst: Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime.
Is leaving a newborn in a “baby saving box” an act of unlawful abandonment or a desperate expression of care? That is the difficult question now before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, where the legality of these so-called baby boxes is being tested against South Africa’s Children’s Act. The…
#SingItBack (Classic KZN club bangers)
Today's theme is Classic KZN club bangers
Business Update: Kenya’s Petrol Shock, Markets and Arcelomittal-IDC deal
As we wrap up the week, we’re looking at the heavy hitters of industry and the shared economic struggles across the continent. From the survival of South Africa’s steel giant to the rising cost of moving goods in East Africa, Gugulethu brings you the numbers that matter.
Open Lines: Medical Bills, Garden Wars, and the Ministerial Ax
After a week of heavy headlines and unexpected twists, Sizwe cleared the decks to hear what’s on listeners your mind, diving into the voicenotes that defined the week. Parents share their experiences with the new online registration system, lighter side of your backyard struggles and theories on the timing of…
#FirstThingsFirst: Are public auditions transparency or torture?
The search for the next Top Billing star has officially gone digital, with thousands of South Africans posting their audition tapes for the world to see. It’s a bold new world of "public interviewing," where your charm, your mistakes, and your professional polish are open to the comments section before…
#SingItBack (Songs about Flowers)
Today's theme is Songs about Flowers
Business Update: Cartrack, KFC’s Expansion, and Market Trends
In today’s business update, Kaya Biz Gugulethu Mfuphi is looking at the companies moving the needle in South Africa, from the tech-driven data of the transport sector to the massive expansion of the country’s favorite fried chicken.
The Pimville Payday Crisis
It was supposed to be SABC 2’s crown jewel, a 9pm flagship telenovela featuring the industry’s biggest heavyweights. But behind the scenes of Pimville, the drama is far more intense than the script. With Gail Mabalane and Thapelo Mokoena at the helm, the show is now facing a total standstill…
#FirstThingsFirst: Transnet expands private rail access as 11 operators to add 24m tons of freight capacity
For years, South Africa’s rail network has been a bottleneck for the economy, but a massive shift is officially underway. At a landmark ceremony in Sandton, Transnet confirmed that 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), including giants like MSC, Grindrod, and Menar, have finally signed the agreements needed to get…
#SingItBack (RnB Songs turning 30 this year!)
Today's theme is RnB Songs turning 30 this year!
Business Update: Markets, MTN, and the US Inflation Ripple Effect
Gugulethu Mfuphi breaks down the three major stories shaping the economic landscape today. From global pressure points to local corporate giants, we unpack what these numbers actually mean for your pocket.
Do you find joy quite like watching your rival fail?
This May, Dillon Brooks turned "hating" into a spectator sport. Despite having no skin in the game, the Phoenix Suns forward showed up to Game 4 of the Lakers vs. Thunder series dressed like a movie villain, all-black from head to toe, to witness LeBron James and the Lakers get…
#FirstThingsFirst: The DA vs. The City of Joburg
Is Johannesburg’s water crisis an "unavoidable disaster" or a failure of leadership? On today’s First things first, Sizwe dives into the high-stakes legal battle as the Democratic Alliance (DA) files court papers against the City of Johannesburg, Joburg Water, and Mayor Dada Morero. After years of dry taps, burst pipes,…
#SingItBack (Songs with iconic Loops)
Today's theme is songs with iconic Loops
Business Update: Overview of company results, mainly Boxer and Vodacom.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo gave an overview of company results, mainly Boxer and Vodacom. They also gave at the latest Markets update.
What are the legalities of refusing to grant police access to your phones?
Founder of Zikalala Attorneys, Mpumelelo Zikalala speak to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of people who refuse to cooperate with police officers by giving them access to their phones. Zikalala speaks on the legalities when a person is arrested. This in light of State claims arrested police generals Khan…
#FirstThingsFirst: Has Ramaphosa let politics get to his head by taking Phala Phala report on judicial review?
The Siz The World team weighs in on what to make of President Cyril Ramaphosa decision to take the independent panel report on Phala Phala under review. This following Ramaphosa's announcement that he is now taking it on judicial review, adding that he will not be resigning.