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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.
Daily English South Africa Business News · Investing
5,365 Episodes
220 – 240

The world of executive pay – Why CEOs and executives earn so much?

GUEST - Shaun Barnes, Executive Director at 21st Century We go into the complex world of executive pay in South Africa. From eye-catching headlines about multi-million rand CEO packages to the mechanisms behind them, we explore what truly drives these figures. Shaun Barnes, Executive Director at 21st Century, breaks down…
30 Sep 4PM 12 min

How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Workplaces and Career Opportunities

AI is transforming South African workplaces, with demand for AI-related skills surging 77% year-on-year, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August 2025. Specialist roles like machine learning engineers and data scientists are growing steadily, while traditional positions from content creators to financial clerks now increasingly require AI proficiency…
30 Sep 4PM 12 min

SA’s deepening jobs crisis – Understanding the Q2 2025 Employment Decline.

South Africa shed 229,000 formal jobs year-on-year in Q2 2025, with community services, manufacturing, and trade hit hardest, while mining and electricity saw modest gains. Quarter-on-quarter, the economy lost 80,000 jobs, marking the third consecutive decline in formal employment. Despite the job losses, average monthly earnings rose 3.4% over the…
30 Sep 4PM 13 min

Why Roadworthiness Can Make or Break Your Insurance Claim.

Your car’s condition could decide whether your insurance claim gets paid or denied. In South Africa, insurers are increasingly rejecting claims where a vehicle’s lack of roadworthiness is shown to have caused or contributed to an accident. Hannes Bester, Manager of Adjudication the Non-Life Division of the National Financial Ombud…
29 Sep 5PM 10 min

The rise of lifestyle audits as a corruption tackling tool in SA.

Fraud and corruption often hide in plain sight, but lifestyle audits are becoming one of the most effective ways to uncover them. By comparing how someone lives against what they officially earn, companies can spot red flags that traditional audits might miss. We speak to Steven Powell, Head of Forensics…
29 Sep 5PM 14 min

Real Estate vs Rolex: Where would you put your money?

GUEST – Michael Zahariev - Co-founder of Luxity Forget what you were taught about property being the ultimate safe haven. While many South Africans still treat real estate as their investment holy grail, a growing number are adding a timeless, tangible asset to their portfolio: luxury watches. Imagine buying a…
29 Sep 5PM 11 min

SARB’s 3% Inflation Target: What It Could Mean for South Africa’s Property Market.

The South African Reserve Bank’s proposal to move towards a single-point inflation target of 3% is sparking debate across the property sector. While the shift is not yet policy, it’s already influencing investor sentiment, affordability dynamics, and expectations in the housing and rental markets. Jonathan Kohler, CEO of Landsdowne Property…
29 Sep 5PM 18 min

Private equity bounces back across Southern Africa.

Southern Africa’s private equity industry is back on the front foot. After years of economic headwinds and fundraising slowdowns, new research from SAVCA shows dealmaking is gathering pace, portfolio companies are growing, and exits are finding momentum. We’re joined by Graham Stokoe, EY Africa Private Capital Leader, who led the…
29 Sep 5PM 11 min

How would a post-Agoa South African economy look like?

GUEST – Duma Gqubule - Adviser on economic development and transformation. As the deadline for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. While some analysts suggest that the loss of AGOA benefits might not be catastrophic, with potential GDP impact estimated at…
29 Sep 5PM 20 min

SA pushes for AGOA extension as deadline nears.

GUEST – Busisiwe Mavuso – CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) In the closing hours of what may prove to be a pivotal chapter in South Africa’s trade story, Pretoria and Washington are locked in last-minute negotiations over the future of AGOA the African Growth and Opportunity Act that…
29 Sep 5PM 9 min

MotionAds Reaches R20 Million in Supplementary Earnings for Independent Riders.

Guest: Jon Berkowitz – Co-founder of MotionAds From just three branded bikes in 2019 to a nationwide fleet of over 2,000 motorcycles, MotionAds has unlocked R20 million in supplementary income for South Africa’s delivery drivers. The pioneering ad-tech company has built a model that works for both brands and riders…
25 Sep 4PM 9 min

From Blind Spots to Balance: Practical Tips for Saving and Growing Your Money

GUEST – Dr Frank Magwegwe, Nedbank's Executive for Financial Wellness and Advisory Tonight shining a light on the money blind spots that many of us don’t even realize we have from hidden expenses that quietly drain our wallets to missed opportunities for growing our wealth. We’ll be sharing practical tips…
25 Sep 4PM 16 min

Whisky Live and the Business of Whisky in SA.

GUEST - Ken Varejes - CEO Whisky Live The global spirits market is valued at over a hundred billion dollars, and at the heart of its premium segment sits whisky. It’s not just a social staple; it's a massive economic engine, driving significant GDP contributions, tourism, and investment both internationally…
25 Sep 4PM 14 min

The Debt Trap Behind South Africa’s R1.14 Trillion Gambling Boom

Guest: Dehan Scherman - Process Development & Change Manager, National Debt Advisors South Africans wagered a staggering R1.14 trillion last year on par with the national education budget. But behind this extraordinary boom is a silent epidemic of debt. Gambling participation has doubled since 2017, with 74% of youth now…
25 Sep 4PM 12 min

How FNB and the G20 Are Empowering South African SMEs.

Guest: Linnet Mhishi – Client Strategy Head for FNB Business South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of inclusive growth and job creation, yet access to affordable finance has long been a stumbling block. FNB is tackling this challenge through strategic partnerships with global Development Finance Institutions…
25 Sep 4PM 14 min

The Squeezed Middle: Why South Africa’s Middle Class is Losing Confidence.

Guest: Nomvelo Moima – Junior Economist, Bureau for Economic Research (BER) South Africa’s Consumer Confidence Index has slipped further into the red at -13 for the third quarter, but it’s the middle class that’s really feeling the squeeze. Confidence among households earning between R5,000 and R20,000 a month has dropped…
25 Sep 4PM 8 min

From Intern to Insider: The Real Tax Lessons You Can’t Study For

Stepping into a leading tax practice reveals just how far real-world tax work can stretch beyond the classroom. Rendani Makatu, Tax Intern and Expatriate Tax Support Specialist at Tax Consulting SA, shares the crucial insights she’s gained on the job that no textbook could prepare her for.
23 Sep 5PM 7 min
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