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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.
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Fewer South Africans were taken to court over unpaid

Fewer South Africans were taken to court over unpaid debt in November 2025, official data from Statistics South Africa shows. Yet, the picture is not simply one of financial relief. Based on the total value of judgements recorded in November, the average civil judgement for debt was just under R29,000…
29 Jan 3PM 10 min

How SA consumers are driving the digital payments revolution

Tonight on KayaBiz, we’re talking to one of the leading voices in digital payments and business solutions in South Africa. The 2025 festive season saw record growth in digital transactions, signalling not just resilient consumer demand, but also the accelerating shift towards mobile-first, online commerce. Joining us is Norman Nyawo,…
29 Jan 3PM 16 min

Inside SA households Can families afford food in 2026

The January 2026 Household Affordability Index presented a mixed picture for South African families as it reveals a modest increase in the cost of basic food items. The average cost of the Household Food Basket rose to R5 401.44, marking a R67.99 (1.3%) increase from December 2025. Notably, however, this…
29 Jan 3PM 12 min

What the MPC decision means for South Africans

South Africa’s Reserve Bank took a cautious approach, opting to hold the repo rate steady at 6.75% on Thursday at its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2026, despite a surging rand and a benign inflation outlook. FNB Senior Economist Koketso Mano unpacks what this means for South Africans.
29 Jan 3PM 11 min

Agribusinesses on alert as fmd impacts beyond the farm gate

The recent resurface of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across South African farms has raised concerns amongst the nation with the country now being urged to declare a state of disaster over the outbreak. According to Lucinde Rhoodie, Agriculture legal expert at the commercial law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), “While Agriculture…
29 Jan 3PM 10 min

Unlocking the township economy: registration, growth, and innovation in 2026

In November 2024 the government issued a decree frantically announcing that spaza shops in Gauteng had 21 days to register or close. The deadline was eventually extended to February 2025, accompanied by the usual threats of “enforcement” and “crackdowns”. We are now in a new year, looking at the scoreboard…
28 Jan 2PM 27 min

Inside R3.5bn PetroSA funding controversy

An amaBhungane investigation has revealed how billions of rands housed in the National Skills Fund, money intended for training and economic inclusion, were nearly redirected to plug holes elsewhere in the state, including a proposal to channel over a billion rand towards repairing PetroSA’s offshore oil rig. To help us…
28 Jan 2PM 7 min

Growing shift towards circular luxury and second-hand investment pieces

Fashion has long been flagged as one of the world’s most polluting industries, but consumer behaviour is starting to shift in noticeable ways. While the sector accounts for a significant share of global carbon emissions and water use, more buyers are moving away from fast, trend-driven fashion and towards circular…
28 Jan 2PM 11 min

Africa interest rate outlook

Across the continent, there are signs that the cycle of sharp interest-rate hikes may be starting to ease, but the picture isn’t the same everywhere. While inflation is cooling in some African economies, others are still under pressure from weak currencies, high food prices and global uncertainty. From South Africa…
28 Jan 2PM 10 min

SA tourism entering a phase of expansion

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has declared that South Africa is no longer in a Covid-19 recovery mode but entering a phase of expansion, after the country welcomed a record 10.485-million international visitors in 2025, the highest number ever recorded, surpassing the previous peak of 2018.Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the…
27 Jan 3PM 19 min

Take control of your tax before the year ends

Many South Africans only start thinking about tax when July arrives, but the real opportunities to save appear much earlier. February marks the end of the tax year, and with the right planning, you can reduce your taxable income, boost your chances of a refund, and improve your overall financial…
27 Jan 3PM 14 min

Icasa amends mobile data bundle expiry regulations

Prepaid consumers are set to benefit, after the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa amended the rules on mobile data bundle expiry. ICASA Councillor, Catherine Mushi joins Gugulethu on the show to explain the key provisions of the updated regulations, including bundle rollover, sequential usage, and bundle transfer.
27 Jan 3PM 12 min

Nissan, Chery, SA's place in the global auto trade

The conversation around the end of Nissan’s manufacturing era in South Africa continues, with major implications for the local automotive industry and the country’s role in global vehicle production. To unpack what this means for trade, industrial policy and South Africa’s position in the global automotive value chain, we’re joined…
27 Jan 3PM 7 min

South Africa’s sugar industry faces import pressures

SA Canegrowers will participate constructively in the newly gazetted International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) sugar tariff review process, with the expectation that full and proper regard is given to the risk facing rural jobs and livelihoods. Were there to be a collapse in domestic sugar production as…
26 Jan 2PM 14 min

Why your CV isn’t landing interviews and how to fix it

On today’s Career Feature, we’re getting back to basics. We’re looking at how job seekers can make sure their CVs are actually working for them, how to avoid common mistakes that could be costing them opportunities, and what it really takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive job market…
26 Jan 2PM 21 min

Blockchain meets wealth creation with South Africa’s new stablecoin

Super Money SA (Pty) Ltd recently announced the launch of ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin purpose-built for South Africa and the wider African market. ZAR Supercoin combines the speed and accessibility of blockchain technology with the trust and oversight of regulated finance. Warren Ross, Managing Director of Super Money SA…
26 Jan 2PM 15 min

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Andre Cilliers, Currency Strategist at Treasuryone helps listeners understand the impact of this on businesses,…
26 Jan 2PM 15 min

MISA welcomes Chery investment in Nissan’s historic Rosslyn plant

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s historic Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, calling it a positive step for job retention and the broader automotive sector. The union emphasised that local manufacturing and assembly of Chinese vehicles are vital for sustaining employment, supporting supplier networks, and…
26 Jan 2PM 22 min

Promotions, value, and the evolving South African FMCG retail landscape

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is starting to hit a tipping point. Retailers and manufacturers are under pressure, absorbing costs while running constant promotions, and margins are being squeezed. Trade Intelligence’s Senior Retail Analyst, Nicola Allen unpacks this Trade Intelligence’s 2026 South African FMCG Retail Outlook.
22 Jan 1PM 10 min
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