Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Husband & Wife Duo
Will you be taking the Icon of the Seas?
A vessel that’s set to be the world’s biggest cruise ship has completed construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first foray into open water for sea trials ahead of likely delivery in October this year. Nick Sloane, Salvage Master, who was also part of the advisory…
Business Update - South African SOE’s remain under pressure.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about city of Joburg cautioning residents to prepare for a tariff hike to be implemented in July. She also touched on data showing that consumer confidence is low in South Africa, even for high income earners.
Things to consider when reviewing your vehicle insurance.
Independent Political Analyst and CA(SA) Khaya Sithole joined Sizwe Dhlomo to share insights on how one can save money by reviewing their vehicle insurance. Listeners also shared their own experiences with how they navigate renegotiating their motor vehicle insurance.
#FirstThingsFirst - On what are you going to be basing your vote next year?
The Patriotic Alliance won Ward 7 in Ennerdale and Finetown in the deep south of Johannesburg off the ANC in the latest round of by-elections. In related by-elections news, a video of expelled former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule suggesting that he swayed a Free State by-election in favour of the…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Music Duos
Business Update - South African SOE’s remain under pressure.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about South African SOE’s remaining under pressure, with calls for the Post Office and Eskom to reduce its debt and TRF to improve operational efficiencies. She also touched on BMW investing in hybrid cars to be manufactured in South Africa.
SANRAL awarding contract to directors under fraud investigation not legally wrong.
The SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has defended its decision to award a R4.7bn tender to a company whose directors are facing fraud and corruption charges. This has raised eyebrows with OUTA saying it has submitted a promotion of Access to Information Act application after they were tipped off by…
#FirstThingsFirst - Minister of Home Affairs didn’t follow procedure regarding ZEP.
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), which would affect more than 178 000 people living in South Africa, has been declared invalid, unlawful and unconstitutional by a full Bench of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Sizwe Dhlomo played a clip from Point…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is R&B/Rap collabo songs
How do you enjoy music?
Sizwe Dhlomo asked listeners how they enjoy music. Is it about the beat, the melody, the lyrics? Sol Phenduka says he doesn’t care for the lyrics and focuses on how the beat makes him feel.
Insurance and business impact of the KZN tornado
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi previewed the topic she will cover on tonight’s Kaya Biz show, where she will go into detail on insurance and business impact of the tornado in Durban. She also touched on Google cutting jobs related to their navigation app, Waze.
Causes of recent weather changes
A mini tornado touched down between Inanda and Phoenix, north of Durban, on Tuesday afternoon. It snapped branches off trees, picking up loose debris and causing damage to homes. Kholofelo Mahlangu, Weather Forecaster with SA Weather Services, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to explain what causes a tornado. Moreover, she shared information…
#FirstThingsFirst - DA suspends another black leader from the organization
DA’s Nqaba Bhanga has been suspended over Helen Zille racism claim. The former Eastern Cape party leader claimed Zille had kept dossiers on black DA leaders. The second story involves another expose, this time by Ground Up. They have revealed that the wife of former National Lotteries Commission chief operating…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about crying.
Business Update - PPC Cement sees increase on losses.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Sizwe Dhlomo about cement maker PPC reporting an increase in its losses. She also covered inflation, focusing on Zimbabwe’s surge of up to 175% for their June figures.
Fixing underlying challenges relating to social relief of distress (SRD)
An economist at UCT, Prof Haroon Bhorat, with the ear of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has questioned the effectiveness of the social relief of distress (SRD) on employment, suggesting the money should be allocated to the informal sector to spur investment-driven growth. Independent Political Analyst, Khaya Sithole, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to…
#FirstThingsFirst - Does the News 24 expose change your position on Paul Mashatime?
News 24 have done an expose on Paul Mashatile that they call just the beginning of the unmasking of his vast network of benefactors who sponsor him to live like a king. On the other hand, expelled Ace Magsshule was on NewzRoom Afrika last night, and responded to rumours that…
#3SingItBack
Today's theme is songs about the heart.
Zambia sets example as it reaches agreement to restructure debt.
On Business Update today, Gugulethu Mfuphi, spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo about Zambia reaching a new agreement to manage its restructure of its debt with external partners. She also touched on citrus growers concerns over recent floods impacting their costs.