Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack (Musicians born in June. )
Today's theme is Musicians born in June.
Business Update: Lululemon demise continues & SA's largest furniture brand, Lewis doing well.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Canadian-American clothing company, Lululemon not doing as well. They also looked at Southern Africa's largest furniture brand, Lewis, performing really well in contrast.
What are you most worried about in this year’s World Cup as the tournament is set to kick off next week?
In light of Bafana Bafana's friendly match in Mexico tomorrow, Thomas Msengana and the team asked listeners on their biggest worries about this year's FIFA World Cup. This after some African media houses raising concerns with FIFA president Giano Infantino about whether fans from the continent will be safe and…
#FirstThingsFirst: Have you ever been forced to apologize for something you strongly feel you were right on?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of Ngizwe Mchunu finally issuing a formal public apology and retraction to his accusations about Julius Malema this after two binding court orders handed down in May 2026, compelling Mchunu to legally answer for a series of highly inflammatory…
#SingItBack (Throwback to platinum selling songs in 1997.)
Today's theme is Throwback to platinum selling songs in 1997.
Business Update: Paramount request approval to EU to acquire Warner Brothers & Amazon expansion in SA.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Paramount Skydance Corp request to the European Union for approval regarding its acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. They also spoke looked at Amazon continued expansion in South Africa.
Have you ever gotten in trouble for using someone’s cup, plate or utensils in the office?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on the politics around using other people's Cups, plates and utensils in the workplace. Thomas asked listeners on whether they have ever gotten trouble for using someone’s cup, plate or utensils in the office?
#FirstThingsFirst: André de Ruyter says SA needs to learn from Australia to fix high electricity prices.
Thomas and the team opined on the cost of electricity at the moment, this after former Eskom chief executive officer André de Ruyter saying that he believes that SA should follow Australia’s energy production systems to fix the high electricity prices. Thomas asked the listeners on what to make of…
#SingItBack (90s RnB 1 hit wonders)
Today's theme is 90s RnB 1 hit wonders.
Business Update: ChatGPT reach one billion monthly active users & VW Africa's 1 millionth Polo at its Kariega plant.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of ChatGPT reaching over one billion monthly active users, this while Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion). They also spoke on VW Group Africa, making the one millionth current-generation Polo…
Is it fair to hold someone to account for controversial views the had 30 years ago?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighs in on what to make of news of a Dutch company dismissing a South African-born executive just one day after he started his new role, following revelations about his past involvement in a right-wing student organisation. The team asked whether it's fair to punish…
#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of Karl Sander's testimony of being sidelined & intimidated for being too good at his jo
Thomas Msengana and the team opine on what to make of Madlanga Commission witness, warrant officer, Karl Sander's testimony that in 40 years of service, he never got recognition for his work. Instead, he got sidelined and intimidated when he was able to link drug syndicates in KwaZulu-Natal. The team…
#SingItBack (Songs about waking up (In light of the difficulty of waking up in Winter)
Today's theme is Songs about waking up (In light of the difficulty of waking up in Winter)
Business Update: Tiger Brands to sell parts of the Beacon Brand & Luxury store openings falling at lowest level.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of the trend of new luxury store openings falling to their lowest level since 2020. They also discussed Tiger Brands' agreement to sell parts of the Beacon Brand including their Easter eggs and chocolate slabs.
How involved are you in your Child’s exam preparation & what is your secrete to balancing work and exams?
Thomas Msengana and the team spoke on their experiences of balancing work, studies and helping their children with their own exams, this in light of June being Exam season, a time which can be stressful for parents. The team asked listeners on how involved are they in their Children’s exam…
#FirstThingsFirst: Liam Jacobs moves: Is it still ideal to put faith in an individual politician or rather parties?
Thomas Msengana and the team weigh in on what to make of Liam Jacobs' return to the DA just a year after leaving the DA to join the Patriotic Alliance. The team asked listeners on what they make of Liam Jacobs moves and whether this is an example of a…
#SingItBack (Songs made popular by a Tv show)
Today's theme is Songs made popular by a Tv show.
Business Update: How the US-Iran war is affecting retail in the US & what to make of Dis-chem results.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on how the US Iran war is seemingly good for business for some companies in the states like Costco. They also looked at what to make of Dischem results released on Friday and shareholder reaction to this.
The realities of period poverty and how we can assist schoolgirls who can't afford sanitary products.
Thomas Msengana and the team spoke on the realities of period poverty, this in light of last Friday being Menstrual Hygiene Day and an interesting blood stain campaign on the front pages of The Star, The Mercury & Cape Times, raising awareness on ending period poverty, breaking menstrual stigma and…
#FirstThingsFirst: Bafana Visa blunder, Do you agree that heads must roll and who’s head must roll?
What to make of Bafana Bafana missing a scheduled flight due to an “administrative visa blunder” which prevented them from travelling to Mexico for World Cup preparations and in light of this Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Peace Mabe, says heads must roll and that Government is not…