Kaya Breakfast: Your Fresh Start

Business Update - Flysafair Gets The Green Light To Have A New Owner & Concern On The Rand's Fluctuation

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of The Competition Commission's approval of private equity firm, Harith General Partners’ proposal to acquire budget carrier FlySafair. They also discussed concerns around the fluctuation of the Rand's performance.

15 Jul 1AM 6 min

Are We Doing Our Kids A Disservice By Not Putting Enough Weight Behind Vocational Training?

Fresh, Thato and the team weighed in on whether we failing our kids by pushing university as the only real path to success while overlooking TVETs and vocational training, this in light of it being of it being World Youth Skills Day, a push to get young people equipped with…

15 Jul 1AM 11 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kids Updating Adults

Every Wednesday, kids teach the adults the latest slang, trends and what's cool.

15 Jul 12AM 5 min

The Front Page - Top Stories On Sowetan Today

Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor, Thabiso Thakali on what to expect from the Sowetan today with a focus on Parliament’s Ad hoc committee's draft report on the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee found that there is no evidence of criminality…

15 Jul 12AM 11 min

Kaya Creators Corner - Chef Wandile Mabaso On From Kruger’s Kitchen To Madiba’s Table Iconic Food Journey With 3 Chefs

Fresh and Thato spoke to Chef Wandile Mabaso his life story, travels, the importance of putting education behind your talents, getting nominated as French Cuisine's ambassador to Mzansi and on what to expect from his upcoming event where he's bringing that journey to Sanctuary Mandela with a six-course dinner marking…

14 Jul 2AM 15 min

Business Update - PIC CEO Suspended & ⁠eMedia Launches A Streaming Platform

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of the PIC suspending it's CEO, Patrick Dlamini amid serious whistleblower allegations. They also discussed ⁠eMedia's launch of a streaming platform. 

14 Jul 1AM 5 min

What Has Been The Costliest Mistake You've Made At Work?

Fresh, Thato and the team share stories of some of their most costly mistakes at work and also asked listeners to share stories of their most costly mistakes at work and whether they were made to cover the costs. 

14 Jul 1AM 9 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Kidvice Tuesday

Every Tuesday kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas.

14 Jul 12AM 6 min

The Front Page - Top Stories On MyBroadband Today

Fresh and Thato spoke to Editor at Large at MyBroadband, Jan Vermeulen on what to make of Checkers' AI shopping assistant, Pixie, which helps Sixty60 customer complete a full grocery order in seconds and delivered to the door in minutes. The team asked listeners, considering the rate of adoption of…

14 Jul 12AM 14 min

After 40 Is After 40 - How Are You Life Proofing Your Child Based On How You Were Life Proofed? 

Fresh and Thato weighed in on Comedian, Brad Williams' story on how his dad life proofed him to stand up against bullies. The team also reflected on how they are life proofing their children based on how they were nurtured by their parents. 

13 Jul 2AM 15 min

Business Update - SANTACO Sounds The Alarm On 7-Seater Cars & Concerns On Financial Risks Facing Insurance Companies

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on Santaco raising urgent concerns regarding the rise of illegal, unregulated seven-seater vehicles operating as public transport. They also discussed the Prudential Authority's warning that while the insurance sector remains well-capitalized, future operational and systemic risks are mounting.   

13 Jul 1AM 5 min

Should Celebrities Be Obliged To Give Back Or Donate Towards Charitable Causes?

Fresh, Thato and the team weigh in on what to make of the notion that celebrities should be obliged to donating to charitable causes or state social welfare. Listeners also reflected on whether it is fair to expect celebrities to give back or donate towards the welfare of the state?…

13 Jul 1AM 13 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Parents Just Don't Understand

Every Mondays kids get things off their chest about grown-ups.

13 Jul 12AM 7 min

The Front Page - Top Stories On Daily Maverick Today

Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick Editor in Chief, Jillian Green looking at Daily Maverick's top stories namely; concerns on threats posed by sinkholes as illegal mining keeps hollowing out Joburg. They also discussed the concerns around refuse collection this in light of growing Joburg’s funding woes as Pikitup…

13 Jul 12AM 10 min

Fresh Fridays With Celeste Ntuli

DJ Fresh and Thato Mataboge caught up with comedian and actress Celeste Ntuli about her recent break from the limelight, winning the Headliner of the Year award at the 2026 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards after being nominated in three categories, her memorable run on Isibaya, and preparing to headline…

10 Jul 2AM 26 min

DJ Fresh & Thato Co-Host with Avid Kaya 959 Listener Mamolete Soke

Mamolete Soke from Meadowlands, a devoted Kaya 959 listener, was invited to co-host the show alongside DJ Fresh and Thato after sending a heartfelt voice note revealing that she had given up on her dream of working in radio. Wanting to reignite her passion and remind her that dreams don't…

10 Jul 2AM 17 min

Business Update: SPAR Recalls Some Dairy Products, Edgars Revival Gains Momentum with Plans to Open New Stores in SA

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack SPAR's recall of selected dairy products. They also discussed the revival of Edgars and the retailer's plans to open new stores across South Africa.

10 Jul 1AM 4 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Thank Me later

Kids suggest two fun things to do with your children over the weekend.

10 Jul 12AM 5 min

The Front Page: Top Stories in Mail & Guardian Today

DJ Fresh and Thato spoke to Mail & Guardian editor Japhet Ncube about the DA's decision not to discipline John Steenhuisen. This comes after the party confirmed that it would not take disciplinary action against its former leader, despite his public claims accusing the party of betrayal and dragging former…

10 Jul 12AM 9 min

Business Update: Transnet Coal Shipments Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Shell SA Assets Sold to Abu Dhabi-Based Firm

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack Transnet's coal shipments returning to pre-pandemic levels. They also discussed the sale of Shell's South African assets to an Abu Dhabi-based firm.

9 Jul 1AM 3 min