Kaya Breakfast: Your Fresh Start

No Romance Without Finance: What's the Financial Pressure Like in Your Relationship and the Dating Game?

DJ Fresh and Thato reflected on what would have been the 76th birthday of the late Gwen Guthrie, whose 1986 hit Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent became an anthem about financial responsibility in relationships. Forty years later, that conversation feels more relevant than ever, with money remaining one…

9 Jul 1AM 14 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies: Junior Jury Thursdays

Kids help settle the debates. Today's question: If you spot your favourite celebrity having a meal with their family at a restaurant, should you ask for a selfie or leave them alone? Junior Jury: Should you ask for a selfie or leave them alone?

9 Jul 12AM 4 min

The Front Page - Top Stories To Look Out For In The Sowetan Today

DJ Fresh and Thato spoke to Sowetan Deputy Editor Thabiso Thakali about what to expect in today's edition of the newspaper, with a focus on the Department of Health's preparations for potential Ebola cases in South Africa. They also discussed Sowetan's Q&A feature with Afrosoul singer Mzulu Phaqa, who reflected…

9 Jul 12AM 13 min

Business Update: East Africa Leads Banking Growth in Africa, Eskom Slowly Scales Back Load Reduction

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack East Africa's emergence as the fastest-growing banking region on the continent, driven by the widespread adoption of digital financial services. They also discussed Eskom's gradual scaling back of its load reduction programme.

8 Jul 1AM 4 min

Is There Something You've Pursued with All Your Might and Realised There's Just No Achieving It?

DJ Fresh and Thato reflected on Cristiano Ronaldo's acceptance that he may never win the FIFA World Cup. The duo asked listeners: What dream or goal have you finally accepted may never happen? When did you realise it was time to let go? And can you share an example of…

8 Jul 1AM 16 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies: Kids Updating Adults

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

8 Jul 12AM 6 min

The Front Page - Top Stories To Have Emerged At The Madlanga Commission & The Relationship Between Malema & Gen. Feroz K

Fresh & Thato spoke Kaya News Reporter, Tsholofelo Tsoko on what to make of EFF leader Julius Malema on the alleged conspiracy to oust the Inspector-General of Intelligence, at the time, Setlhomamaru Dintwe and on the quid pro quo relationship Malema had with suspended deputy head of crime intelligence Feroz…

8 Jul 12AM 11 min

Business Update: Moody's Reviews City of Joburg's Finances, Slow Internet Continues to Challenge Parts of South Africa

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joined DJ Fresh and Thato to unpack Moody's review of the City of Joburg's finances. They also discussed the impact of slow internet connectivity on parts of South Africa.

7 Jul 1AM 4 min

Where Do You Fear Being Locked Up The Most & Where Have You Been Stranded Or Locked Up Before?

Fresh and Thato reflect on the story of a US woman named Victoria Marie who was locked in a Planet Fitness gym this weekend, this after the gym closed early for the holiday and she was showering when employees locked up. 

7 Jul 1AM 11 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - KidVice Tuesday

Every Tuesday Kids give advice on grown-up dilemmas.

7 Jul 12AM 5 min

Front Page - Top Stories In The IOL Today & IShowSpeed Breaks Down On Ronaldo World Cup Exit? 

Fresh & Thato spoke to Editor of IOL, Lance Witten on what to make of President Ramaphosa comments indicating that he is prepared to consider extending the Madlanga Commission's deadline if commissioners conclude they need more time. Fresh and Thato also reflected on IShowSpeed breaking down on his YouTube stream…

7 Jul 12AM 14 min

After 40 Is After 40 - Is It Really Hard To Find A Partner In Your 40s

Fresh and Thato on After 40 Is After 40 spoke to Founder of the Saved & Single movement, Melo Be Great on what to expect from their workshops for the 40-plus crowd who are single, saved, and refusing to settle. The next workshops will be on the 25th of July…

6 Jul 2AM 15 min

Business Update - The Competition Commission To Investigate The Local Franchise Industry

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh and Thato on what to make of The Competition Commission announcement to investigate the local franchise industry at large. They also looked at ⁠Chinese auto maker, Chery, officially taking over the Nissan manufacturing plant in Rosslyn.

6 Jul 1AM 5 min

Is The Criticism Against Credo V Daniels And The Removal Of His Music From Apple Music Warranted?

Fresh and Thato discussed what to make of the backlash Credo V Daniels received after his viral performance live on eNCA. Subsequent to this performance, Credo V's music was removed from Apple music.  The team asked listeners whether the criticism against Credo V Daniels and the removal of his music…

6 Jul 1AM 8 min

Kaya Breakfast Buddies - Parents & Teachers Just Don't Understand

Every Monday Kids get things off their chest about grown-ups. How is the holidays (midterm break)…?? What confuses you about parents & teachers about their rules?

6 Jul 12AM 5 min

Front Page - 1 Year Since July 6's Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi National Address, Are We Better Off Now?

Fresh and Thato spoke to Political analyst and Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for some analysis on the effects of 6 July 2025, explosive "bombshell" media briefing delivered by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as…

6 Jul 12AM 15 min

Judith Sephuma on her new album, next live performance & dedication to her fitness journey.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Judith Sephuma on her brand-new album out titled “When Winter Fades”, her live performance Emperors Palace tomorrow and her inspiration behind her fitness journey.

3 Jul 2AM 20 min

Business update: Government ramping up battle against online gambling & the competition in the online groceries market.

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Fresh & Thato on what to make of government ramping up its battle against illegal online gambling platforms. They also discussed the battle between online groceries heating up in SA heats.

3 Jul 2AM 5 min

What are some unwritten rules you think everyone should know and follow?

Fresh and Thato spoke on some of the unwritten rules they think everyone should know and follow.

3 Jul 1AM 11 min

The Front Page: Mail & Guardian's investigation on illegal weight loss drugs flooding the SA market.

Fresh and Thato spoke to Journalist at Mail & Guardian, Hasina Kathrada on their investigation on illegal weight loss drugs flooding the SA market, namely Retatrutide an injectable experimental weight loss drug eclipsing even Ozempic and Mounjaro with trials indicating that it is highly potent, leading to up to a…

3 Jul 1AM 19 min