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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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National Treasury proposes 20% national tax on online gambling revenue.

GUEST: Mpho Legote, Director for VAT & Subnational Tax, National Treasury South Africa’s online gambling boom has exploded and so have the risks. National Treasury has proposed a new 20% national tax on online gambling revenue, on top of existing provincial levies pushing the total burden to as high as…
27 Nov 3PM 13 min

Using Tech to Outsmart Black Friday Scams.

GUEST: Maya Fisher-French, Financial Consumer Journalist Black Friday promises big bargains but not every “deal” is what it seems. This week on Kaya Biz, renowned consumer finance journalist Maya Fisher-French joins us to unpack the tricks behind the discount frenzy and how South Africans can use technology to make smarter…
27 Nov 3PM 13 min

In conversation with Irshaad Kathrada, CEO of the Localisation Support Fund (LSF)

South Africa’s manufacturing sector sits at a critical crossroads, facing global competition, volatile energy supply, and the urgent need for industrial reform. But there is also a massive opportunity: to localise more production, rebuild value chains, and scale industries that can power jobs and growth. On this edition of Pivot…
27 Nov 3PM 35 min

How FNB is Strengthening South Africa’s Agricultural Future.

Guest: Paul Makube – Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Agriculture is more than an industry, it’s the backbone of South Africa’s food security and rural livelihoods. And as the sector undergoes a major transformation, financial institutions are playing a crucial role in shaping what the future looks like. FNB’s Senior Agricultural…
27 Nov 3PM 12 min

SA’s Bold Plan to Vaccinate Every Cow

Guest: Thabile Nkunjana, Senior Agricultural Economist, National Agricultural Marketing Council South Africa has just announced one of the most ambitious animal-health interventions in its history, vaccinating every single cow in the country against Foot and Mouth Disease. With a national cattle herd of 7.2 million, this is no small feat…
27 Nov 3PM 16 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Driving SME Growth Through Digital Payments with Capitec

As South Africa’s entrepreneurs push forward in a tough economic climate, the ability to trade faster, smarter and more affordably has never been more critical. Digital payments are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re a growth engine. On Inside Your Business this evening , we’re joined by Chris Zietsman, Executive Head…
26 Nov 3PM 9 min

EKASINOMICS: Prudence Mabaso, founder of The Kitchen Wrap

This week on Ekasinomics, we spotlight the remarkable journey of Prudence Mabaso, founder of The Kitchen Wrap Company, a fast-rising entrepreneur from Tsakane who turned unemployment into innovation, and a desperate moment into a million-rand opportunity. After losing her engineering job in 2021, Mabaso refused to be defined by circumstance…
26 Nov 3PM 17 min

Black Friday: Understanding the real impact of High Credit Card Limits

GUEST - Jaco van Jaarsveldt, Head of Strategy & Innovation at Experian Africa Black Friday is almost upon us, bringing with it the rush of tempting deals and the promise of incredible savings. But before diving into the spending frenzy, consumers should be aware of potential financial pitfalls that could…
26 Nov 3PM 31 min

Vukile upgrades guidance as retail property momentum accelerates.

Vukile Property Fund has delivered another standout performance and is now confident enough to raise full-year expectations. For the six months to September, the REIT grew its dividend per share by 9%, strengthened balance-sheet liquidity, and pushed ahead with strategic growth in both South Africa and Iberia. Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks…
26 Nov 3PM 11 min

Tiger Brands Roars Back: Profits Surge as Affordability Strategy Pays Off

Tiger Brands has delivered one of its strongest performances in years and shareholders are smiling. Annual earnings jumped 31%, supported by 3.5% volume growth, cash discipline, and strategic pricing that brought deflation of 0.8% across its portfolio. The consumer goods giant also declared a second special dividend, signalling growing confidence…
26 Nov 3PM 13 min

Pepkor Steps Into Banking: The Next Big Disruptor?

South Africa’s banking landscape just got even more competitive. Retail giant Pepkor owner of the country’s largest retail footprint and a massive 10-million-plus digital customer base has officially received approval from the Prudential Authority to enter the banking sector. And the industry is watching closely. Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to David…
25 Nov 3PM 10 min

Telkom on Brand Authenticity & Building Emotional Bonds in a Digital Era

In a world where consumers demand more than just products and services, authenticity has become one of the most valuable currencies a brand can hold. Gugulethu Mfuphi is joined by Gugu Mthembu, Chief Marketing Officer at Telkom, to unpack how one of South Africa’s most recognisable telecommunications brands is redefining…
25 Nov 3PM 19 min

The Health & Beauty Shopper Is Changing Fast… Are Brands Keeping Up?

South Africa’s health and beauty market is exploding with new shopper behaviours and the brands that don’t adapt risk losing relevance fast. Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence, to unpack the findings of their latest Health & Beauty Shopper Report a deep dive into what’s…
25 Nov 3PM 14 min

ALLAN GRAY - How to unlock value through offshore investing.

GUEST - Horacia Naidoo-McCarthy, manager in the Institutional Clients team at Allan Gray Summary: Investors in the FTSE/JSE All Share Index (ALSI) have seen impressive year-to-date returns of 31%, driven largely by a strong rebound in commodity prices as gold and other metals have regained their lustre. However, it is…
25 Nov 3PM 12 min

Zeda Delivers Double-Digit Earnings Growth Despite Sector Turbulence

Global automotive disruption, supply-chain shifts, and weakening used-car prices are reshaping the mobility industry but Zeda is proving its resilience. Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Zeda CEO Ramasela Ganda about the group’s strong FY25 performance, delivered against one of the toughest backdrops the sector has faced in years. Ganda unpacks how…
25 Nov 3PM 11 min

South Africa’s Favourite Passwords: Time to Change Yours?

South Africans are still using shockingly weak passwords and cybercriminals are loving every minute of it. In this episode of KayaBiz, Gugulethu Mfuphi speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, about the latest NordPass report revealing the country’s most commonly used passwords… and why many of us are still choosing…
24 Nov 4PM 12 min

Takealot Sees Off Competitive Threats to Deliver Revenue Surge

South Africa’s e-commerce battleground has a clear frontrunner and it’s not the global giant many expected. KayaBiz is joined by Mudiwa Gavaza, business writer for Business Day, to unpack Takealot’s latest financial results and how the homegrown platform continues to outpace Amazon in the local market. Despite Amazon’s much-anticipated 2024…
24 Nov 4PM 14 min

Sanlam Financial Confidence Index: SA reaches highest financial confidence yet.

GUEST - Lee Hancox, Head of Channel and Segment Marketing at SanlamConnect. South Africans’ financial confidence has reached its highest level in three years, rising from 47 in 2024 to 53 (out of 100) in 2025, according to the 2025 Sanlam Financial Confidence Index (FCI). The study reveals a nation…
24 Nov 4PM 13 min

Leveraging Good Debt for Business Growth

In an economic climate where agility can make or break a business, understanding the difference between “good debt” and risky borrowing has never been more crucial. KayaBiz, Gugulethu Mfuphi chats to Pascalle Albrecht, Executive for Commercial Issuing, Product at Absa Business Banking, to unpack how entrepreneurs can use good debt…
24 Nov 4PM 10 min
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