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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
5,031 Episodes
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Five things you might not know about SA’s youth consumer class

GUEST – Brandon de Kock - BrandMapp’s Director of Storytelling Young South Africans between 18 and 37 years, internet-connected and living in households with incomes of R10k+ a month, now make up the majority of the country’s tax paying base. This ‘youth consumer class’, a blend of older Gen Zs…
17 Jun 5AM 18 min

The history of BEE and where those first BEE deals are now?

GUEST - Duma Gqubule - Research associate at the Social Policy Initiative In 1994, the ANC went to the general elections with a blueprint that was called the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), which said: “The domination of business activities by white business and the exclusion of black people and…
12 Jun 3PM 18 min

In conversation with Akhona Qengqe - General Manager, KFC Africa.

Akhona Qengqe is the recently appointed General Manager at KFC Africa. She is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and overall operations of the organisation and will also be working closely with the full leadership team to continue to drive profitability and relevance for the business. She started at KFC…
12 Jun 3PM 21 min

Store Accounts: Are credit sales the new normal for fashion retailers?

GUEST – Finance Ghost – Retail Analyst With several South African retailers having recently released results, it’s become clear that the taps have been opened on credit sales. This says a lot about the resilience of South African consumers, despite all the bad news we are confronted with daily. South…
12 Jun 3PM 15 min

In Conversation with Ayşegül Kandaş: Reflections from a Diplomatic Trailblazer

Guest: Ayşegül Kandaş – Former Ambassador of Türkiye to South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ayşegül Kandaş, a seasoned diplomat with over 30 years of distinguished service in international relations and foreign affairs. Most recently Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Africa, Eswatini,…
11 Jun 5PM 21 min

GUEST – Dr. Shamal Ramesar, Head of Research at DF-SA

Nearly 1 in 5 alcoholic drinks sold in South Africa is illegal: DF-SA study The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has released new research revealing a sharp increase in the illicit alcohol market, which has grown by 55% in volume since 2017. The study, conducted by independent research firm…
11 Jun 5PM 12 min

How SA youth are really managing their money.

GUEST - Tshiamo Molanda, Head of Youth & Mass Market Segments at Standard Bank. From rising living costs and growing debt to savvy budgeting and intentional spending, the data tells a compelling story: today’s youth are not reckless spenders, but resilient and pragmatic decision-makers. We explore key trends like essentials-driven…
11 Jun 5PM 12 min

MultiChoice performance unpacked.

GUEST - Mudiwa Gavaza - business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail Multichoice has declared a profit of R1.8 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, with the group benefitting from selling its life insurance business and lower foreign exchange translation losses. The profit marks a…
11 Jun 4PM 15 min

TECH AND INNOVATION: Umuzi’s platform helps junior talent break through the noise

GUEST – Lyndi Lawson-Smith, CEO of Umuzi. In today’s job market, qualifications are common - but experience is what cuts through. As AI tools reshape industries and entry-level roles become scarcer, employers aren’t just asking: “What do you know?” They’re asking: “What have you done?” To help young South Africans…
10 Jun 5PM 12 min

ALLAN GRAY - How to overcome the fear of losing money.

GUEST - Gladness Rupare, investment specialist at Allan Gray The recent ups and downs in global stock markets have rekindled investor anxieties reminiscent of past crises, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. During times of uncertainty and volatility, our brains are hardwired to avoid loss and…
10 Jun 5PM 10 min

The business of Comrades Marathon

GUEST – Alain Dalais General Manager, Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon is far more than a grueling ultramarathon - it’s a world-renowned sporting event that has become a cornerstone of South Africa’s athletic and economic calendar. Every year, thousands of runners from around the globe descend on KwaZulu-Natal to…
10 Jun 5PM 23 min

Why International Banks struggle in SA.

GUEST – Wayne Mccurrie – Independent Analyst FirstRand has received regulatory approval to acquire the South African client base, employees and certain banking assets and liabilities of HSBC’s local branch, the banking group announced on Tuesday. HSBC’s exit come as international banks scale back their operations in Africa more broadly,…
10 Jun 5PM 11 min

Blue Ribbon, Snowflake & Mister Sweet producer reports strong results.

GUEST - Kobus Gertenbach - Premier Group CEO Food manufacturer Premier Group has reported headline earnings per share (Heps) increase of 27% to 943 cents for the year ended 31 March 2025. The company, listed on the JSE two years ago, posted modest revenue growth of 7% to R19.9 billion…
10 Jun 5PM 10 min

Alexforbes marks 90 years of impact with a strong set of results .

GUEST – Dawie de Villiers – CEO of Alexforbes Alexforbes has delivered a strong set of results for the year ended 31 March 2025, coinciding with its 90th anniversary. Operating income increased 13% to R4 397 million owing to strong investments performance underpinned by positive market growth and robust new…
9 Jun 5PM 13 min

The State of the SA Tyre Industry – Unpacking Key Challenges

Guest: Georg Schramm, Managing Director of Cooper Tyres South Africa In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into the complexities of South Africa’s tyre industry with Georg Schramm. From the impact of anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports to market imbalances favoring dominant players, Schramm breaks down how current regulations are…
9 Jun 5PM 12 min
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