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KAYA 959 reflects the lives of the predominantly black, urban listener between the ages of 25 – 49 living in Gauteng. The station broadcasts both music and talk.
KAYA 959 broadcasts in English on the FM frequency signal 95 (Dot) 9,
24 hours a day, seven days a week. The current listenership stands at 515 000 per average day and 897 000 per average 7 days.
The music format offers a diverse and soulful mix of adult contemporary music to smoother sounds like R&B, World Music and Soul and Jazz.
KAYA 959 is a rich mix of music, news, sport and topic-driven features. The core Kaya listener is Afropolitan: a mature, sophisticated, socially conscious individual rooted in heritage. The Afropolitan is a progressive thought-leader who is self-determining, discerning, well-informed and a player in the global environment.

Recent podcast episodes

Music Feature: Black Coffee

In this week’s music feature, musicologist Sheldon Rocha Leal reflects on the global impact of Black Coffee, who celebrated his 50th birthday this week. We revisit some
12 Mar 1PM 19 min

Sporong residents confront Human Settlements officials in Randfontein

Tensions are rising in Randfontein after residents from the Sporong informal settlement confronted Human Settlements officials over delayed relocation plans. Hundreds were forced to flee their homes after the area was overrun by illegal miners, known as zama-zamas. Community leaders say only about 40 people have received houses so far,…
12 Mar 1PM 18 min

What to Watch

In this week’s What to Watch, entertainment contributor Leroy Marc shares his latest picks - from the romantic drama Reminders of Him to the theatre production Bru, now showing at Joburg Theatre from the 12th to the 15th of March.
12 Mar 1PM 18 min

Pivot Point: Shaping Africa’s Energy Future

Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, Founder and CEO of RichAfrica Consulting, shares insights on transforming Africa’s natural resource potential into sustainable economic growth. We explore investment opportunities in oil and gas, the Orange Basin, Namibia’s energy policy, ESG strategies, and how African countries can better leverage natural resources for long-term development.
12 Mar 1PM 38 min

Uncertainty over SANDF deployment's mandate in Gauteng

Questions are mounting over the mandate of soldiers deployed in parts of Gauteng. On Wednesday, members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) conducted surprise raids alongside police in Eldorado Park, Riverlea, Westbury and Sophiatown, seizing contraband and making arrests. But confusion remains over whether the operation is aimed…
12 Mar 1PM 9 min