Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Business Update: Fitch Ratings agency upgrades SA credit rating from BB- to BB.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke Thomas Msengana on the latest on the Iran vs Israel attacks and how the conflict is affecting the oil prices. They also spoke on Fitch Ratings agency receiving its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years from BB- to BB.
Have you ever dealt with a colleague passing away at work & how did you deal with it?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of news of an employee at Cartrack head office passing away after reportedly informing management last week that she was unwell to come to work but was instead issued with a warning for being absent from work and was…
#FirstThingsFirst: What do you make of Pres Ramaphosa's measures on tackling illegal immigration? Was it enough?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of Pres Ramaphosa's national address on the new measures to crackdown on illegal migration as tensions rise over anti-illegal migrants. These steps include jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, setting up dedicated courts to speed up deportations of undocumented…
#SingItBack (Musicians born in June. )
Today's theme is Musicians born in June.
Business Update: Lululemon demise continues & SA's largest furniture brand, Lewis doing well.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Canadian-American clothing company, Lululemon not doing as well. They also looked at Southern Africa's largest furniture brand, Lewis, performing really well in contrast.
What are you most worried about in this year’s World Cup as the tournament is set to kick off next week?
In light of Bafana Bafana's friendly match in Mexico tomorrow, Thomas Msengana and the team asked listeners on their biggest worries about this year's FIFA World Cup. This after some African media houses raising concerns with FIFA president Giano Infantino about whether fans from the continent will be safe and…
#FirstThingsFirst: Have you ever been forced to apologize for something you strongly feel you were right on?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of Ngizwe Mchunu finally issuing a formal public apology and retraction to his accusations about Julius Malema this after two binding court orders handed down in May 2026, compelling Mchunu to legally answer for a series of highly inflammatory…
#SingItBack (Throwback to platinum selling songs in 1997.)
Today's theme is Throwback to platinum selling songs in 1997.
Business Update: Paramount request approval to EU to acquire Warner Brothers & Amazon expansion in SA.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Paramount Skydance Corp request to the European Union for approval regarding its acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. They also spoke looked at Amazon continued expansion in South Africa.
Have you ever gotten in trouble for using someone’s cup, plate or utensils in the office?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on the politics around using other people's Cups, plates and utensils in the workplace. Thomas asked listeners on whether they have ever gotten trouble for using someone’s cup, plate or utensils in the office?
#FirstThingsFirst: André de Ruyter says SA needs to learn from Australia to fix high electricity prices.
Thomas and the team opined on the cost of electricity at the moment, this after former Eskom chief executive officer André de Ruyter saying that he believes that SA should follow Australia’s energy production systems to fix the high electricity prices. Thomas asked the listeners on what to make of…
#SingItBack (90s RnB 1 hit wonders)
Today's theme is 90s RnB 1 hit wonders.
Business Update: ChatGPT reach one billion monthly active users & VW Africa's 1 millionth Polo at its Kariega plant.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of ChatGPT reaching over one billion monthly active users, this while Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion). They also spoke on VW Group Africa, making the one millionth current-generation Polo…
Is it fair to hold someone to account for controversial views the had 30 years ago?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighs in on what to make of news of a Dutch company dismissing a South African-born executive just one day after he started his new role, following revelations about his past involvement in a right-wing student organisation. The team asked whether it's fair to punish…
#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of Karl Sander's testimony of being sidelined & intimidated for being too good at his jo
Thomas Msengana and the team opine on what to make of Madlanga Commission witness, warrant officer, Karl Sander's testimony that in 40 years of service, he never got recognition for his work. Instead, he got sidelined and intimidated when he was able to link drug syndicates in KwaZulu-Natal. The team…
#SingItBack (Songs about waking up (In light of the difficulty of waking up in Winter)
Today's theme is Songs about waking up (In light of the difficulty of waking up in Winter)
Business Update: Tiger Brands to sell parts of the Beacon Brand & Luxury store openings falling at lowest level.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of the trend of new luxury store openings falling to their lowest level since 2020. They also discussed Tiger Brands' agreement to sell parts of the Beacon Brand including their Easter eggs and chocolate slabs.
How involved are you in your Child’s exam preparation & what is your secrete to balancing work and exams?
Thomas Msengana and the team spoke on their experiences of balancing work, studies and helping their children with their own exams, this in light of June being Exam season, a time which can be stressful for parents. The team asked listeners on how involved are they in their Children’s exam…
#FirstThingsFirst: Liam Jacobs moves: Is it still ideal to put faith in an individual politician or rather parties?
Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on what to make of Liam Jacobs' return to the DA just a year after leaving the DA to join the Patriotic Alliance. The team asked listeners on what they make of Liam Jacobs moves and whether this is an example of a…
#SingItBack (Songs made popular by a Tv show)
Today's theme is Songs made popular by a Tv show.