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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
5,035 Episodes
280 – 300

South Africa’s hesitancy rates are among the highest in the sub-Saharan region.

GUEST – Prof. Hannelie Meyer - Head of the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre Vaccine hesitancy remains a growing public health challenge in South Africa, with a new Vaccine Confidence Report revealing that 71% of participants expressed hesitation toward receiving at least one of the available vaccines. Launched during…
7 May 3PM 12 min

The high cost of unpaid insurance premiums.

GUEST - Edite Texeira-McKinon, Lead Ombud for the Non-Life Division of the National Financial Ombud Scheme In today’s tough economic climate, many South Africans are making difficult financial decisions and for some, that has meant cutting back on their insurance premiums. But what may seem like an easy cost-saving measure…
7 May 2PM 15 min

South Africans are gambling with essential or borrowed funds, survey reveals.

GUEST – Lynette Nicholson – Researcher at InfoQuest South Africa is in the midst of a gambling boom, with online gaming and sports betting surging in popularity, especially among younger adults. While this sector is contributing billions to the economy, the human cost is becoming harder to ignore. Recent findings…
7 May 1PM 12 min

Deeds Office Delays: What Every Homebuyer and Seller Should Know

GUEST - Colin Strumpher ; Sales Manager at BetterBond Buying or selling a home is often one of the most exciting milestones in a person's life — but it’s also a journey filled with legal processes, paperwork, and, sometimes, unexpected delays. One critical step that can trip up even the best-laid…
6 May 3PM 15 min

Candidate Sourcing: A behind-the-scenes look at Recruitment Trends.

GUEST - Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet, We’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of recruitment: candidate sourcing. While job ads are the most visible way companies attract talent, a major part of the hiring process happens…
6 May 3PM 15 min

SA ranks 60th in global illicit trade index.

GUEST - Philippe Van Gils, Director of Illicit Trade Prevention at Philip Morris International. Illicit trade remains one of the most persistent and damaging challenges to South Africa’s economic stability and governance. Despite being Africa’s most industrialized economy and a key player in global platforms like the G20 and BRICS,…
6 May 3PM 17 min

SA household finances improve slightly, but not out of the woods – report

GUEST - Dr Roelof Botha, Economic Advisor to the Optimum Investment Group. For this conversation we will be looking at the latest insights into the financial resilience of South African households, as reflected in the newly released Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024. The…
6 May 3PM 12 min

Majority of two-pot withdrawals in the new tax year are repeat withdrawals.

GUEST – Natasha Huggett-Henchie - Consulting actuary and member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) Retirement Matters Committee Since the launch of South Africa’s two-pot retirement system on 1 September 2024, thousands of retirement fund members have taken advantage of the new ability to access a portion of…
6 May 3PM 12 min

Workers Day - The African workforce, youth opportunities, and the future of work.

GUEST – Dr Vumile Msweli - Founder: Hesed Africa Foundation and Africa Career Summit. As Africa commemorates Workers’ Day, it’s a fitting time to reflect not just on the past struggles of the workforce, but also on the immense opportunities that lie ahead particularly for the continent’s youth. With one…
5 May 1PM 20 min

Is your personal loan interest rate within the legal limit?

GUEST – Benay Sager – Chairperson of the National Debt Counsellors’ Association For many South Africans, credit is a lifeline — helping them manage everything from day-to-day expenses to big-ticket purchases. But with rising living costs, steady interest rates, and global uncertainty, understanding the real cost of borrowing has never…
1 May 4PM 17 min

Take-home pay dips amid a complex mix of local and global challenges.

GUEST – Elize Kruger, Independent Economist. In recent months, South Africa’s take-home pay landscape has undergone a noticeable shift, with the average nominal salary dipping in March 2025 despite a broader trend of year-on-year improvement. This change comes amid a complex mix of local and global challenges, from intensifying geopolitical…
29 Apr 2PM 12 min

Legal framework guiding return-to-office decisions

As working from the office has gained momentum after the rise of many South African employers are reconsidering their workplace policies and requiring employees to return to the office. This raises an important legal question - can companies in South Africa require employees who work remotely to return to working…
24 Apr 1PM 15 min
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