Katlego Sekhu Image by freepik A listener shared that she has been a tomboy her whole life, and when her current boyfriend was courting her, he seemingly had no issue with it. Now, a year and a half into their relationship, her boyfriend has started complaining about her appearance and wants her to embrace a more feminine style. This has never been her vibe. Reaching out to The Best T […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock A four-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a Cape Town hospital after a horrific pit bull attack left him with critical injuries. The child's mother is reportedly in a state of anguish, awaiting news on her son's condition and whether he will require emergency surgery. According to medical reports, the dog's bite, narrowly missed the child's heart by mere millimetres which highlights […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Johannesburg City Library /Facebook After a prolonged five-year closure, the iconic Johannesburg City Library is set to partially reopen its doors on 21 March 2025, bringing a glimmer of hope to residents and students who have long missed its vital resources. However, a full reopening is still months away, with the complete restoration expected only in June or July 2025. The library is a cornerstone of […]
Zuko Komisa In a world where education often loses its appeal, Lebo is redefining learning. This week on Make Africa Bloom – In My Era, presented by Glade, we celebrate her inspiring journey. A Journey of Resilience Lebo initially pursued Engineering but shifted to teaching due to financial constraints. This detour led her to her true calling—empowering students through education. Innovative Education More than a teacher, Lebo is a mentor […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: X/@NASA_Astronauts Two American astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, embarked on a space mission in June 2024, initially planned to last just one week. However, due to technical issues with their spacecraft, they ended up staying in space for an unexpected nine months. After a successful rescue mission, the duo safely returned to Earth on 18 March 2025. Their SpaceX capsule made a swift re-entry through the […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @itrafficgp/X Commuters across Ekurhuleni faced severe traffic disruptions on Wednesday as an illegal strike by members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) brought key routes to a standstill. Protest action has resulted in significant congestion on the R24 Westbound, specifically between the OR Tambo Interchange and Electron Interchange. Further north, all lanes of the N3 Northbound between Heidelberg and Elands are experiencing extensive delays. "We […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews /X Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, unveiled a R527.2 billion provincial budget on Thursday, outlining spending priorities for the next three years. The budget, presented to the provincial legislature, reveals a 3% annual growth rate, with allocations rising from R171.5 billion in 2025/26 to R180.5 billion by 2027/28. Health Dominates Spending: The Gauteng Department of Health emerges as the primary beneficiary, receiving a […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Adobe Stock The South African government has issued a strong condemnation of the recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 350 Palestinians on Tuesday. The airstrikes, which occurred despite ongoing efforts to maintain a ceasefire, have raised serious questions about the commitment to peace in the region. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) revealed that reports indicate the attacks were […]
Katlego Sekhu Image by freepik A listener shared that her boyfriend recently answered his calling to become a pastor. While her partner has always been a churchgoer, he is now more serious about his faith than ever before. However, with this new role, he has asked her to change her lifestyle to align with the expectations of the church. As all eyes will now be on him, he feels it’s […]
On the Beat with George Manyosi on Kaya 959. Saturday's, 18pm-21pm.
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Kaya 959 takes back Sundays with A Touch of Soul, the only show bringing you soul and RnB music that touches your mind, body and spirit. The Best T in the City, T-bose takes you back to a time when music was made to last. A Touch of Soul is the perfect wind-down to your weekend. Sundays 14h00 to 18h00.
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The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane. Sunday's 12:00-15:00.
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WITH XOLA DLWATI: SATURDAYS 12:00 -15:00 Spade of Hearts is a fuse of love and soulful sounds, pulling at your heartstrings. Tune in for songs that will take you down memory lane. It is the sound that once dominated your playlist. It airs Sundays 12:00 – 15:00.
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The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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1.1.“Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person and where it is applicable, identifiable, existing juristic person, including all information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
1.2 Parliament assented to POPIA on 19 November 2013. The commencement date of section 1, Part A of Chapter 5, section 112 and section 113 was 11 April 2014. The commencement date of the other sections was 1 July 2020 (with the exception of section 110 and 114(4). The President of South Africa has proclaimed the POPI commencement date to be 1 July 2020.
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1.4. “You” or the “user” means any person who accesses and browses this website for any purpose.
1.4. “Website” means the website of the KAYA 959 at URL www.kaya959.co.za or such other URL as KAYA 959 may choose from time to time.
2.1. KAYA 959 respects your privacy. This privacy policy statement sets out KAYA 959’s information gathering and dissemination practices in respect of the Website.
2.2. This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal information provided to KAYA 959 through your use of the Website.
2.3. Please note that, due to legal and other developments, KAYA 959 may amend these terms and conditions from time to time.
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3.2.3. Personal information will only be processed for a purpose compatible with that for which it was collected, unless you have agreed to an alternative purpose in writing or KAYA 959 is permitted in terms of national legislation of general application dealing primarily with the protection of personal information.
3.2.4. KAYA 959 will keep records of all personal Information collected and the specific purpose for which it was collected for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used.
3.2.5. KAYA 959 will not disclose any personal information relating to you to any third party unless your prior written agreement is obtained or KAYA 959 is required to do so by law.
3.2.6. If personal information is released with your consent KAYA 959 will retain a record of the information released, the third party to which it was released, the reason for the release and the date of release, for a period of 1 (one) year from the date on which it was last used.
3.2.7. KAYA 959 will destroy or delete any personal information that is no longer needed by KAYA 959 for the purpose it was initially collected, or subsequently processed.
3.3. Note that, as permitted by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, KAYA 959 may use personal information collected to compile profiles for statistical purposes. No information contained in the profiles or statistics will be able to be linked to any specific user.
4.1. KAYA 959 may use standard technology to collect information about the use of this website. This technology is not able to identify individual users but simply allows KAYA 959 to collect statistics.
4.2. KAYA 959 may utilise temporary or session cookies to keep track of users’ browsing habits. A cookie is a small file that is placed on your hard drive in order to keep a record of your interaction with this website and facilitate user convenience.
4.2.1. Cookies by themselves will not be used to identify users personally but may be used to compile identified statistics relating to use of services offered or to provide KAYA 959 with feedback on the performance of this website.
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4.2.2.1. The browser software used;
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4.2.2.5. referrers.
4.3. If you do not wish cookies to be employed to customize your interaction with this website it is possible to alter the manner in which your browser handles cookies. Please note that, if this is done, certain services on this website may not be available.
5.1. KAYA 959 takes reasonable measures to ensure the security and integrity of information submitted to or collected by this website, but cannot under any circumstances be held liable for any loss or other damage sustained by you as a result of unlawful access to or dissemination of any personal information by a third party.
6.1. KAYA 959 has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third party websites to which hyperlinks may have been provided and KAYA 959 strongly recommends that you review the privacy policy of any website you visit before using it further.
7.1. If you have any queries about this privacy policy please contact us by emailing [email protected]
