Best Kaya FM Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking SA’s economic future through Entrepreneurship by Acquisition. 19:35

4d ago19:35

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GUEST – Anthony Govender - Group CEO of ASI Financial Services As South Africa faces a generational shift, with many business owners approaching retirement and a significant portion of SMEs lacking clear succession strategies, ETA presents a viable and strategic solution. This model enables capable entrepreneurs to acquire and grow existing busines…

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In conversation with Bheki Mkhize, CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments. 21:43

4d ago21:43

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Bheki is a seasoned financial services executive. He is currently CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments, a position he has held since July 2017. He started his career in the energy sector (oil and gas) and transitioned to financial services where he has held several leadership positions across the FirstRand group. Whilst the main part of the business i…

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Porsche remains the world’s most valuable luxury and premium brand, while Chanel surpasses Louis Vuitton 13:09

4d ago13:09

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GUEST – Henry Farr - Valuation Director at Brand Finance With a brand value of USD41.1 billion, Porsche remains the world’s most valuable luxury and premium brand for the eighth consecutive year. Chanel’s brand value increased by 45% this year, making it the fastest-growing brand in the ranking. This growth propels Chanel from third to second place…

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SARB cuts interest rates by 25 points. 15:52

4d ago15:52

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GUEST – James Turp, Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Sanlam Investments South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a 25 basis point cut to the benchmark repo rate on Thursday, lowering it to 7.25% following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Kaya FM…

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US trade court blocks a vast majority of President Trump’s global tariffs. 7:58

4d ago7:58

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GUEST - Donald MacKay - CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors The vast majority of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court, dealing a major blow to a pillar of his economic agenda. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Valterra Platinum debuts as standalone company on the JSE. 11:20

4d ago11:20

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Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum, joins the show to unpack the high-stakes spin-off of Anglo American’s platinum business. As Anglo American Plc streamlines its portfolio—shedding coal, nickel, diamonds, and now platinum. Valterra emerges as a standalone player amid uncertain long-term demand for platinum-group metals. With palladium and rhod…

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Accountants say working in the public sector is “frowned upon” — and it's fuelling South Africa’s talent crisis. 12:13

5d ago12:13

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GUEST – Natashia Soopal, Executive: Ethics Standards and Public Sector at SAICA South Africa is facing a critical accountancy shortage, but a new report by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reveals that systemic stigma and a lack of professionalisation in the public sector are driving finance professionals away from a sec…

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The Crisis in Local Government: Accountability, waste, and the struggle for service delivery in SA. 13:37

5d ago13:37

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GUEST - Tsakani Maluleke - Auditor-General of South Africa Auditor-General of South Africa, Tsakani Maluleke, delivers a sobering assessment of the state of local government, highlighting a staggering R17.6 billion lost to fruitless and wasteful expenditure over the past three years. Despite marginal improvements in audit outcomes for 2023/24, the …

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SA Grocery Retail Data Reveals Shopper and Channel Shifts in 2024 15:45

5d ago15:45

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GUEST - Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence New data from Trade Intelligence reveals key shifts in South Africa’s FMCG retail landscape, with Discounter and E-commerce formats outperforming other channels in 2024. Despite easing inflation, South African shoppers remain under economic pressure, leading to changing missions, increased…

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Are SA airlines at risk of losing access to US and EU airspace? 10:47

5d ago10:47

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GUEST – Guy Leitch - Aviation Analyst SOURCE: [BusinessDay News] SA runs the risk of being denied access to US and EU airspace should it continue contravening laws that govern the investigation of civil aviation accidents. Such a move would devastate tourism between SA and its key trading partners. The risk, identified by the department of transpor…

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TECH & INNOVATION - How fintech is shaping SA's digital payment infrastructure. 10:02

6d ago10:02

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GUEST – Mpho Sadiki, Group Managing Director for Merchant Services in Africa at Network International (the parent company of Payfast) When we think of financial access, we often think of the ‘front door’ – the point-of-sale, the payment link, the app. But beyond that door is a complex ecosystem that powers every transaction, every transfer, every f…

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Budget 3.0 misses opportunity to unlock SME-led growth. 10:00

6d ago10:00

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GUEST – Desigan Chetty, Chief operations officer of Property Point and executive director of Entrepreneurship to the Point. South Africa’s revised 2025 Budget (Budget 3.0) may have delivered political calm and fiscal continuity, but it fell short of what the country truly needs: a bold pivot toward inclusive economic transformation driven by SMEs, …

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ALLAN GRAY - The cost of waiting to save and invest. 9:50

6d ago9:50

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GUEST - Richard Carter, head of Assurance at Allan Gray Whether you want to save for your retirement, a child’s education or an overseas trip, starting now can significantly reduce the cost of reaching your goals. Every month you delay saving increases the price of your future goals — sometimes by more than 50%. Richard Carter, head of Assurance at…

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Mergers and Acquistions scene in SA. 12:26

6d ago12:26

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GUEST – Andrew Bahlmann, chief executive: Corporate and Advisory, Deal Leaders International. With both local and global uncertainty making investors tread carefully, it’s no surprise that deal activity has cooled — for now. DealMakers reports 87 transactions worth R176.4 billion for the quarter, with real estate leading the charge, followed by ene…

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Avis owner Zeda delivers double digit earnings growth. 12:20

6d ago12:20

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GUEST - Ramasela Ganda is the Group CEO of Zeda Limited Key Performance Highlights (H1 FY2025) • Revenue of R5.2 billion and EBITDA margins maintained at 34% • Operating profit up 5.4% and superior margins of 16%, an increase of 100 basis points • HEPS and BEPS grew 11.2% and 11.1% respectively • ROIC of 12.2% above WACC of 11.8% • Solid ROE of 21.…

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Liberty pays out over R12 billion in claims in 2024 with cancer being the leading cause for claims among men and women. 21:37

6d ago21:37

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Liberty paid out a total of R12 billion in claims in 2024, with cancer being the leading cause for claims among men and women. Cancer (31.2%), cardiovascular disorders (22.3%), respiratory disorders (5.8%), musculoskeletal disorders (5.5%) and nervous system disorders (5.3%) were the top five claim causes, accounting for 70.2% of all claims among a…

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Africa Day: The case for Africans investing in Africa. 15:56

7d ago15:56

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GUEST – Mpho Mtsi - Client Director at Old Mutual Investment Group Amid destabilising uncertainty following the whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Africa has been caught in the crossfire of shifting alliances, market turbulence and a global tariff tit-for-tat. Yet, despite all these headwinds, the case for investing in th…

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Pick n Pay Trading loss reduced by R1 billion. 13:52

7d ago13:52

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GUEST: Sean Summers – Pick n Pay CEO Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers joined KayaBiz to provide an in-depth update on the retailer’s progress in the first year of its multi-year recovery strategy. The Group reduced its trading loss by R1 billion, a 64% improvement year-on-year—well ahead of its original 50% reduction target. While management remains cau…

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Despite Optimism for Africa Reaching 68%, African Brands Tumble to a Historic Low of 11% Among the Most Admired Brands i 19:13

7d ago19:13

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GUEST – Thebe Ikalafeng, Chairman and Founder of Brand Africa Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business and the Economic Commission for Africa, unveiled the results of the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. The announcement was made at the historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the birthplace of the Organi…

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Barloworld results demonstrate ongoing strength and stability. 11:09

7d ago11:09

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GUEST - Dominic Sewela - Barloworld Group Chief Executive Officer. Barloworld has reported a solid interim performance for the six months ended 31 March 2025, demonstrating resilience and operational discipline in a complex trading environment. Group CEO Dominic Sewela joined KayaBiz to unpack the results and share the company’s outlook. While grou…

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African Bank Group celebrates 50 years with 15% Profit Growth. 16:01

7d ago16:01

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GUEST – Kennedy Bungane – CEO of African Bank We are joined in studio by Kennedy Bungane, CEO of African Bank Group, as the institution marks its 50th anniversary with a solid set of interim results and continued strategic momentum. For the six months ending 31 March 2025, African Bank reported a 15% increase in net profit after tax to R202 million…

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Altron celebrates 60th anniversary with strong growth in profitability. 13:19

7d ago13:19

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GUEST – Werner Kapp – Altron CEO In this conversation we speak to Altron CEO Werner Kapp as the company celebrates its 60th anniversary with a strong set of results and a clear strategy for sustainable, tech-driven growth. Despite ongoing economic and political uncertainty, Altron has delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA, 50% jump in operating profit, an…

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'Bigong-Bigong Mamamayan' (Aired May 22, 2025) 25:25

10d ago25:25

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Upang matulungan ang mahihirap na Pilipino na makabili ng murang bigas, at tulungan na mabawasan ang stock ng bigas sa mga napupunong bodega ng National Food Authority (NFA), ipinanganak ang proyektong 'Benteng Bigas Meron na!'. Pero hindi simple ang programang ito dahil para maibenta ng bente pesos per kilo ang NFA rice sa Kadiwa ng Pangulo, kakai…

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EKASINOMICS - A tech community comprising excellent black founders, investors, & ecosystem builders in the South Africa 14:27

11d ago14:27

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GUEST – Ntsako Mgiba, Darkies in Tech Founder Registered non-profit Darkies in Tech aims to provide a centralised platform for professionals of colour (POC) to connect, learn, and grow within the within the South African tech industry. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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The Hidden Costs of Estate Planning Every Family Should Know 12:30

11d ago12:30

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GUEST - Nokuzola Cossie, Head of Fiduciary at Standard Bank Wealth and Investment Have you ever wondered what would happen to your assets if something unexpected were to happen? It’s not the most cheerful thought, but it’s an important one. Estate planning might sound like something only the very wealthy need to worry about, but in reality, it’s so…

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How South Africa’s just energy transition is being threatened by corporate interests 12:44

11d ago12:44

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GUEST – Tracey Davies, executive director of Just Share For this conversation we turn the spotlight on a new and explosive report by non-profit organisation Just Share, titled “The Obstruction Playbook: How corporate lobbying threatens South Africa’s Just Transition.” At a time when the urgency of climate action is clearer than ever, this report re…

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Investec operating profit surpassed the £1 billion (R24 billion) mark for the first time. 7:24

11d ago7:24

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GUEST – Cumesh Moodliar - Investec SA CEO Investec will pay a record dividend for the third year after the bank’s operating profit surpassed the £1 billion (R24 billion) mark for the first time. The specialist lender with operations in the UK and South Africa announced on Thursday morning that its “pre-provisioned” adjusted operating profit rose 7.…

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BUDGET 3.0: What it means for SA consumers. 9:19

11d ago9:19

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GUEST – Duma Gqubule - Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative and Tsungai Masendeke - Certified financial planner and wealth coach Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Life Healthcare 2025: Expansion and innovation pay off with strong interim performance. 9:02

11d ago9:02

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GUEST – Peter Wharton-Hood, chief executive officer at Life Healthcare Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2025, highlighting robust operational growth, strategic capacity expansion, and continued investment in key healthcare initiatives across Southern Africa. “We are pleased w…

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Soaring subscription bills may indicate subscription fatigue in SA households 14:33

13d ago14:33

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GUEST – Doret Jooste - Standard Bank’s Head of Money Management and Advisory Wi-Fi and data have become everyday essentials in many South African households, providing connectivity to the world through entertainment, social media, and global news. For many, these offer relief from daily stress – but they’ve also fuelled a surge in household subscri…

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The Business of Art: Where creativity meets capital. 21:09

13d ago21:09

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GUEST - Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art. In this conversation, we spotlight the booming business of art in South Africa where creativity meets capital. At the heart of the conversation: Marlene Dumas, the iconic South African painter, whose work “Miss January” just shattered records, selling for a staggering $13.6 million at Christie’s. The sal…

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In conversation with SASOL CEO, Simon Baloyi 17:18

13d ago17:18

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Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi joins us to unpack the energy giant’s bold and controversial strategic pivot. Despite slashing its emissions-reduction capex by up to 70%, Sasol maintains it will still meet its 30% carbon reduction target by 2030. But how? Baloyi outlines a revised roadmap that leans on improving coal quality and restarting production at Sec…

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BUDGET 3.0: What other options exist for government to raise revenue? 10:26

13d ago10:26

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GUEST – Duma Gqubule - Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ruling out a VAT increase in the upcoming budget, the question arises: what other levers can government pull to boost revenue without deepening inequality? Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Famous Brands delivers revenue growth, dividend and improved profitability. 9:00

14d ago9:00

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GUEST – Darren Hele – CEO of Famous Brands Famous Brands, Africa’s leading branded food services franchisor, announces its annual results for the year ended 28 February 2025. The Group's financial performance demonstrated resilience despite difficult trading conditions, with revenue increasing by 3.2% to R8.3 billion (2024: R8.0 billion), and opera…

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Is Winter Making You Spend More? 12:30

14d ago12:30

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GUEST – Lee Hancox, head of Channel and Segment Marketing at Sanlam, As temperatures drop in South Africa’s winter months, retail sales historically heat up – but it’s not just the need for warmer clothes and hot drinks driving consumer spending. Seasonal spending may be linked to the subconscious quest for a dopamine hit to beat the blues. Lee Han…

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Astral Foods reports revenue increase of 3.5% to R10.7 billion. 12:22

14d ago12:22

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GUEST – Gary Arnold, CEO of Astral Foods Astral an integrated poultry producer, reported its results for the six months ended 31 March 2025. Group revenue for the six months ended 31 March 2025 increased by 3.5% to R10.7 billion against R10.4 billion reported for the comparable period, mainly due to an improvement in feed and poultry sales volumes,…

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Local CIS industry attracts strong net inflows despite extreme market volatility 10:52

14d ago10:52

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GUEST – Sunette Mulder, senior policy adviser at the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) Despite a turbulent start to the year for South African investors, the local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry concluded the first quarter of 2025 with assets under management just shy of R4 trillion and the strongest net quar…

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WeBuyCars on track to reach its ambitious goal of selling 23,000 vehicles per month by 2028. 10:38

14d ago10:38

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GUEST - Rikus Blomerus - Chief Marketing Officer at WeBuyCars In this conversation of we’re joined by Rikus Blomerus, Chief Marketing Officer at WeBuyCars, to unpack the group’s strong first-half performance and bold expansion plans. With revenue up 15.2% to R13.1 billion and core headline earnings surging 26.4%, the company is accelerating toward …

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Vodacom’s customers increased from 115.5 million to 211.3 million in 5 years. 14:55

14d ago14:55

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GUEST - Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO In this conversation, we unpack Vodacom Group’s latest financial results with a focus on growth resilience despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Vodacom reported a 1.1% increase in group revenue to R152.2 billion, with strong underlying momentum pushing normalised revenue growth to 10.9%. Financial …

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What South Africa Stands to Gain—or Lose—in High-Stakes U.S. Trade Talks. 15:50

18d ago15:50

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GUEST - Thabile Nkunjana - Senior Economist: Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council and Feroz Basa, head of Global Emerging Markets at Sanlam Investments As global trade realigns under shifting political leadership, President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing for a crucial visit to Washi…

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Counterfeit and illicit trade is estimated to account for as much as 10% of the SA economy. 41:24

18d ago41:24

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GUEST – Zinhle Tyikwe – CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) Counterfeit and illicit trade is one of the biggest threats to economic order and growth as well as to the fiscus as it thrives on counterfeit and fake goods, and is currently estimated to account for as much as 10% of the SA economy. The most counterfeited goods in S…

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There is more to youth unemployment than just not having a job. 16:32

18d ago16:32

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GUEST – Tiyani Mohlaba, COO Afrika Tikkun As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Week during this Workers' Month, Afrika Tikkun is calling on the nation to confront a painful truth: behind every CV sent and prospective interview, young people are facing the crushing weight of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Kaya FM…

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EKASINOMICS – Building a food manufacturing business from the ground up. 21:18

19d ago21:18

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GUEST – Dennis Modibedi – Founder of Modibedi Foods Modibedi Foods is a South African-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality, authentic South African food products. Their mission is to provide delicious, convenient, and affordable food solutions that bring people together. Kaya FM…

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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: When does a company need an auditor as opposed to an accountant? 13:39

19d ago13:39

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GUEST – Ncumisa Mkunqwana - Chief Executive Officer at Chapu Chartered Accountants Interacting with entrepreneurs is always enlightening because no two businesspeople are ever the same! Their approaches to systems, processes and controls often differ based on personality and background. Some business owners like to set up sturdy business systems fr…

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Bus company appeals to Parliament to intervene to stop violence 10:49

19d ago10:49

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GUEST – Johann Ferreira – CEO of Intercape Long-distance bus company Intercape appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Police on Wednesday, 14 May, in a desperate appeal to Parliament to compel the police to act to stop ongoing acts of violence and intimidation against the company. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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NCC announces recalls of a range of vehicles. 11:36

19d ago11:36

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GUEST - Prudence Moilwa - Acting Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced recalls of a range of vehicles. These include some Jeep Wrangler; Chrysler 300c; Citroen C4, DS4, and DS5 models; Mercedes-Benz CLA (118), S-Class (model series 223); Audi, VW Polo Sedan; and Volvo XC90 models. The …

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More South Africans than ever are using loans to make ends meet. 25:22

19d ago25:22

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GUEST – Benay Sager - Executive Head of DebtBusters Although consumer confidence has improved and the rollout of the ‘two-pot’ retirement system has provided some financial relief, more South Africans than ever are using personal loans to make up the shortfall between income and the rising cost of living. DebtBusters’ Q1 2025 Debt Index found that …

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Why salary increases alone won’t retain talent. 22:12

19d ago22:12

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GUEST - Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director of Remchannel Remchannel’s April 2025 Salary and Wage Survey indicates that employees in South Africa continue to face cost-of-living pressures, even though the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has decreased to around 3%, and companies have granted salary increases above the rate of inflation. Lindiwe Sebesho, M…

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ALLAN GRAY- 7 habits for successful long-term investing. 16:40

19d ago16:40

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GUEST – Mthobisi Mthimkhulu, the senior manager of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray The recent sharp declines in global stock markets have rekindled investor anxieties reminiscent of past crises, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. During times of extreme uncertainty and volatility, investor behaviour will determi…

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SA’s unemployment rate rises to 32.9%. 16:41

19d ago16:41

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GUEST – Solly Molayi - Acting Deputy Director-General for Population and Social Statistics at STATS SA South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, jumping a full percentage point from the last quarter. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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