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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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Why starting and operation an airline in SA is expensive.

GUEST – Phuthego Mojapele – Aviation Analyst Operating an airline is often seen as a glamorous endeavor, but behind the scenes lies a complex web of sky-high costs, razor-thin margins, and constant operational challenges. Our guest, an industry expert, breaks down the real economics of running an airline on the…
5 Jun 4PM 10 min

Ekurhuleni commits to steady growth with new budget for 2025/26

GUEST – Jongizizwe Dlabathi - MMC for Finance - City of Ekurhuleni MMC for Finance Jongizizwe Dlabathi delivered the City of Ekurhuleni’s 2025/26 budget speech last Thursday, emphasising stability, accountability, and a renewed focus on delivering basic services. His address aligned with the developmental priorities set by Executive Mayor Alderman…
5 Jun 4PM 10 min

South Africans earning over R30,000 or more are also struggling.

GUEST - Andrew Fulton – Director at Eighty20 South Africans who earn over R30,000 a month or more are overextending themselves to maintain their standard of living amid the rising cost of living. This was highlighted by research and consultancy firm Eighty20’s latest Credit Stress report for the first quarter…
5 Jun 4PM 9 min

What to consider before buying a franchise in South Africa.

GUEST - Andre Beck, Head of Franchising at Business & Commercial Banking South Africa, Standard Bank Group If you want to become an entrepreneur but don’t want to go completely solo, taking on a franchise could be the answer – but not before you’ve done all the homework.
5 Jun 4PM 18 min

Business confidence in SA decreased in Q2/2025

GUEST - Isaah Mhlanga - Chief Economist and Head of Research at RMB Business confidence decreased in the second quarter of the year on the back of trade uncertainties between SA and the US and local logistics problems, the RMB/BER business confidence index shows.
5 Jun 4PM 11 min

The influencer marketing in SA?

GUEST - Dashni Vilakazi is Managing Director of The MediaShop, There’s an industry estimated to be worth $32.55 billion (Influencer Marketing Hub, 2025) this year — and it’s not going anywhere soon. Once seen as merely a hobby, influencer marketing has become the world’s largest marketing sector, ahead of paid…
4 Jun 2PM 18 min

EKASINOMICS – Dr. Mabitje Rampedi and the transformation of Township Healthcare.

n this conversation on KayaBiz, we are joined in studio by Dr. Mabitje “Jacky” Rampedi, founder of the Phelang Bonolo Healthcare (PBH) Group, for an insightful conversation on building sustainable and inclusive healthcare systems in underserved communities. Dr. Rampedi shares the remarkable journey behind the establishment of Botshilu Private Hospital…
4 Jun 2PM 20 min

Parliament’s finance committee approves Budget 3.0 fiscal framework.

GUEST – Prof Dumisani Jantjies – Director of Parliamentary Budget Office The finance committee in parliament has adopted finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s fiscal framework with the support of the ANC and DA. A fiscal framework is the blueprint of the national budget. It includes revenue projections, expenditure estimates, borrowing needs…
4 Jun 2PM 8 min

The rand outperforms its peers in other emerging economies.

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha is an economic advisor to the Optimum Investment Group. During May, most key currencies took advantage of the lethargic performance of the US dollar, with the bulk of the 16 currencies monitored by Currencies Direct strengthening against the greenback. The rand was the star performer…
2 Jun 2PM 14 min

In conversation with the CEO of Dis-Chem, Rui Morais.

Dis-Chem has seen a large increase in earnings as the group continues to expand its store and pharmacy network. In its results for the year ended 28 February 2025, the group said it has made solid progress on eight strategic areas to deliver sustainable shareholder value. Effective cost management was…
2 Jun 2PM 13 min

Unlocking SA’s economic future through Entrepreneurship by Acquisition.

GUEST – Anthony Govender - Group CEO of ASI Financial Services As South Africa faces a generational shift, with many business owners approaching retirement and a significant portion of SMEs lacking clear succession strategies, ETA presents a viable and strategic solution. This model enables capable entrepreneurs to acquire and grow…
29 May 2PM 19 min

In conversation with Bheki Mkhize, CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments.

Bheki is a seasoned financial services executive. He is currently CEO of FNB Wealth and Investments, a position he has held since July 2017. He started his career in the energy sector (oil and gas) and transitioned to financial services where he has held several leadership positions across the FirstRand…
29 May 2PM 21 min

SARB cuts interest rates by 25 points.

GUEST – James Turp, Head of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Manager at Sanlam Investments South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a 25 basis point cut to the benchmark repo rate on Thursday, lowering it to 7.25% following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
29 May 2PM 15 min

Valterra Platinum debuts as standalone company on the JSE.

Craig Miller, CEO of Valterra Platinum, joins the show to unpack the high-stakes spin-off of Anglo American’s platinum business. As Anglo American Plc streamlines its portfolio—shedding coal, nickel, diamonds, and now platinum. Valterra emerges as a standalone player amid uncertain long-term demand for platinum-group metals. With palladium and rhodium prices…
29 May 11AM 11 min
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