Kaya 959 Kaya Biz

Kaya Biz

At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.
Daily English South Africa Business News · Investing
5,341 Episodes
300 – 320

Making Sense of The NHI Legal Challenge: What’s At Stake For South Africans?

Guest – Katlego Mothudi – Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders As first reported by BusinessDay, the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has launched fresh legal action at the Constitutional Court to challenge the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The BHF argues that parliament failed to conduct a…
25 Aug 1PM 18 min

Money Smart Week SA – Inside Satrix CEO’s Money Dictionary

Guest – Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix In this conversation we open up the “money dictionary” of Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix. From decoding complex financial jargon to making investing accessible for everyone, Mbhokota shares the principles, lessons, and mindset that have shaped her financial journey and leadership in one…
25 Aug 1PM 17 min

SASOL Reports Net Income of R6.8 billion - Swings To Profit As Shares Surge 39%

Guest – Walt Bruns - Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Sasol South African petrochemical firm Sasol swung to an annual profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns. The company, which produces fuel and chemicals from coal and gas, posted basic earnings…
25 Aug 12PM 10 min

What Does AI Look Like In An African Context?

Guest – Prof Vukosi Marivate is a Professor of Computer Science and holds the ABSA UP Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant promise for Africa, with applications spanning key sectors, from agriculture and healthcare to education. AI can enhance financial inclusion, job…
21 Aug 12PM 13 min

Inside Your Pocket - Is Hard Cash On Its Way Out?

Guest - Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital As the world shifts towards cashless payment methods, South Africa is gradually moving away from cash against a social and economic backdrop of inequality and slow economic growth.
21 Aug 12PM 10 min

Exxaro Reports A Strong Performance To The First Half Of 2025

Guest - Ben Magara – Exxaro CEO Exxaro experienced a strong start to the first half of 2025 under the leadership of its new CEO and amid the miner’s strategy to diversify away from coal. Exxaro is South Africa’s biggest coal miner, but has been in the process of adding…
21 Aug 12PM 9 min

Mango Airlines Heading Towards Final Winding Down

Guest – Sipho Sono – Business Rescue Practitioner At Mango Airlines Low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is heading towards a final winding down after the investor waiting to acquire it pulled out of the process. In a circular published by the Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs), the group confirmed that the investor,…
20 Aug 1PM 11 min

Competition Commission’s Take On The Rand Manipulation Case

Guest – Makgale Mohlala - Competition Commission Head of Cartels Local and international banks, previously cleared by the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) of allegations regarding their collusion to manipulate the rand against the US dollar, now face renewed scrutiny as the Competition Commission prepares to take the matter to trial…
20 Aug 1PM 12 min

Fewer Salaries Paid Within The R40,000 R100,000 Salary Range

Guest – Elize Kruger - Independent economist New salary data from BankservAfrica shows that fewer salaries are being paid over R40,000 a month, pointing to increased job losses among higher earners in South Africa. This is more broadly reflected in average pay data, which declined slightly in July 2025, falling…
20 Aug 12PM 8 min

Consumer Price Inflation Rises To 3.5%

Guest – Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for Price Statistics at Stats SA. Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to 3.5% month-on-month in July in line with broader expectations among economists, the highest rate since 3.8% which South Africa saw in September last year. This was announced in Statistics South Africa’s (Stats…
20 Aug 12PM 6 min

How To Successfully Claim Additional Medical Expenses From SARS This Tax Season

Guest – Tshepo Thebyane, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting SA With the 2025 annual tax filing season underway, many South Africans who have incurred significant out-of-pocket medical expenses during the year of assessment, continue to enquire about how they can possibly claim an additional medical tax credit to lower…
19 Aug 1PM 11 min

Allan Gray – How Employers Can Help Their Employees Shape Better Retirement Outcomes

For many South Africans, their retirement savings pot represents the biggest financial asset they hold. Employers have a duty to protect their employees’ financial interests and ensure that the choices made in relation to selecting the retirement funds in which their contributions will be invested are sound and can positively…
19 Aug 1PM 13 min

The Business of Football Clubs: Ownership, Revenue Models And Commercialization

Guest – Senzo Mbatha, CEO of Menza Group International. Football may be the beautiful game, but behind the goals and the glory lies serious business. We explore the different club ownership models shaping the sport here in South Africa and across the African continent. How do these structures affect the…
19 Aug 1PM 28 min

Competition Tribunal Gives Go-ahead For Barloworld Takeover

Competition Tribunal’s approval of Barloworld’s takeover is a move that could reshape parts of South Africa’s industrial landscape. What does this decision mean for the company, its competitors, and the broader economy? Joining us is Andrew Bahlmann, Chief Executive of Corporate and Advisory at Deal Leaders International, to break down…
19 Aug 12PM 10 min
300 – 320