Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#FirstThingFirst - Drama Over Madiba Memorabilia Auction
A New York auction of Nelson Mandela’s memorabilia next month has been thrown into doubt after South African authorities said they would attempt to block it. The team discussed whether, as a country, we have any say in what the Mandela family decides to do with Madiba’s memorabilia or not.
#SingItBack
Today's theme is songs turning 15 in 2024
Business Update - Provisional Taxpayers Cautioned To File Returns Immediately
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about SARS issuing a caution to provisional taxpayers (freelancers and independent contractors and consultants) to file their returns by 24 January 2024. They also unpacked what the average salary increase expectations are in South Africa is for 2024.
Do Sports And Politics Mix?
Minister of Arts, Sports and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has received backlash for being in the Bafana Bafana change room to motivate the players after their loss against Mali in their first AFCON game earlier this week. The team discussed this event and asked listeners, where do you toe the line…
#FirstThingFirst - Deciding On Where To Take Your Kids To School
The Matric Class of 2023 has been lauded for achieving a pass rate of 82.9%, a 2.8% improvement from the previous year. With many schools achieving a 100% pass rate, the team deliberated on whether a school’s performance informs their decision on where to take their children. They also touched…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is Ebony & Ivory
Business Update - Maputo Port Benefits From SA’s Logistical Challenges
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Cape Town International Airport seeing a record number of passengers pass through its gates in December. They also spoke about Maputo Port benefitting from South Africa’s logistical challenges.
Getting Matriculants Mentally Ready For Results
Ahead of the release of the matric results, Kgomotso Meso invited Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane, to address parents on how to mentally prepare themselves, as well as their kids for the results. She emphasised the need to have ongoing conversations about this subject throughout the schooling journey.
#FirstThingFirst - Differences Between Private And Public Matric Exams
Earlier in the week, former Gauteng MEC of Education and now Premier of the province, Panyaza Lesufi, raised concerns via X about matriculants writing different exams as IEB and NSC. The team discussed fundamental differences between the two exams, with listeners, mostly teachers, sharing their views on Lesufi’s utterances and…
#SingItBack
Today's theme is singers who have been members of more than one group
Business Update - The Post Office Starts Business Rescue Plans
On Business Update, Gugulethu Meso spoke with Kgomotso Meso about the commencement of the SA Post Office rescue plan, sadly, with jobs on the line. They also touched on TymeBank making a profit for the first time in 5 years.
The Importance Of Governing Bodies In The School System
Education Specialist, Professor Mary Metcalfe, joined Kgomotso Meso and Sol Phenduka to share insights on the role and impact of having student governing bodies in the school system.
#FirstThingFirst - Back to School!
It’s officially Back To School day in South Africa. As the schools reopen, the team invited kids to share what they are most looking forward to on the first day of school. This, after they shared their own kids’ expectations for this day.
#SingItBack - 15 Jan 2024
Today's theme on #SingItBack is songs that were an Artist's First Hit.
Business Update - National budget will be a difficult one, says Finance Minister
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Kgomotso Meso about global and local central banks outlining their expectations for 2024 regarding interest rate cuts. She also touched on SA Finance Minister saying the February national budget speech will be a difficult one.
Are we giving children too many choices?
Christine Carrig, a Montessori Educator, and administrator in the U.S. shared her experience and the impact of giving children too many choices, terming it “decision fatigue”. To delve into the importance of cultivating a culture of good decision making in kids, Kgomotso Meso spoke with Parental Coach and Teacher, Susan…
#FirstThingsFirst - Feasibility of communities providing public services themselves.
The Sowetan reports this morning that crime fighters in Diepsloot are fearful after a security patroller was killed by criminals in the area. This highlights crime being one of the biggest concerns communities face. On the other hand, the front page of The Citizen features a story about how fixing…
#SingItBack - 15 Jan 2024
Today's theme on #SingItBack is songs that were an Artist's First Hit.
Business Update - SHEIN plans to list on US Stock Exchange this year.
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke with Kgomotso Meso about Chinese online retailer Shein’s plans to list on the US Stock Exchange this year. She also spoke about global leaders in business and politics gathering this week for the 2024 edition of World Economic Forum in Davos.
Terms of office for a South African President.
During his visit to Shembe church this past weekend, former President Jacob Zuma spoke about not being allowed to finish his second term in office. This raised questions about whether he implied he would want to come back to lead South Africa. Kgomotso Meso invited Researcher for the Department of…