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KAYA 959

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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

Youth Month Spotlight: Andy Maqondwana

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, we’re turning up the volume on young trailblazers making waves across the country. First up is none other than the dynamic, fearless, and unapologetically authentic Andy Maqondwana – a powerhouse on Kaya 959’s airwaves. With her infectious energy, sharp wit, and relatable charm, Andy…
19 Jun 4PM 26 min

Standard Bank Young Artist for Poetry Winner Modise Sekgothe on POV

Poet, performer, and creative force — Modise Sekgothe, one of the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners, joins Phemelo for a powerful conversation. Known for weaving words into emotion and experience, Modise shares the stories behind his craft, the inspirations that fuel his poetry, and what this prestigious recognition…
19 Jun 4PM 22 min