Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
#SingItBack (Spotify top streamed songs in SA in 2023. )
Today's theme Spotify top streamed songs in SA in 2023.
Business Update: Coffee farmers still trapped in poverty & tax related scam warnings.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Coffee farmers still trapped in poverty while coffee prices are at an all-time high. They also weighed in on what to make of Standard Bank warning taxpayers not get trapped by scams as the 2026 tax season…
The Comrades marathon happening this Sunday: What’s in your bucket list and have you ticked off any?
With the 50th Comrades Marathon up run taking place this Sunday morning from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Thomas Msengana and the team share some of the things on their bucket list and ask listeners to share what's on their bucket list and on some of the things they've ticked off.
#FirstThingsFirst: How do you stay focused at work after your national sports team lost a big match?
Thomas Msengana and the team react to the Bafana Bafana loss and ponders on the best way to get over your national sports team losing a big match and still having to focus at the office.
#SingItBack (Throwback to Electro-Pop & EDM Songs from 2011.)
Today's theme is Throwback to Electro-Pop & EDM Songs from 2011.
Business Update: Electric vehicle demand is growing in Europe & NAAMSA’s report on new energy vehicles.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana of French automaker Renault's order book for EVs being up 50 percent in key markets such as France and Germany. They also looked at what to make of NAAMSA's report of the first 3 months of the year new energy vehicle sales…
2010 World Cup memories & What's your plan to watching late night games balancing your relationship?
Thomas Msengana and the team reflect on the memories of the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup and asked and whether they are as excited for the match as you were in 2010 and on how to manage watching late night matches with their relationships.
#FirstThingsFirst: Are you at all optimistic that we can reverse the youth unemployment rate in SA?
Thomas Msengana and the team opined on the latest youth unemployment rate in SA aged 18 to 35 which has reportedly risen marginally to 54.65%, according to the latest Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey data. The team asked listeners how they feel when they hear the latest unemployment rate…
#SingItBack (Hit RnB Songs that went No. 1 in the year 2000.)
Today's theme is Hit RnB Songs that went No. 1 in the year 2000.
Business Update: Space X's IPO & BEE requirements for international airlines in South Africa.
#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Elon Musk’s company Space X's IPO on Friday. They also looked at The high court in Pretoria's order that BEE requirements are not necessarily a requirement for international airlines in South Africa.
How much time do you afford for traffic every day & have you ever had to relocate due to a place being traffic prone?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of footage of traffic congestion in the Ben Schoeman Highway yesterday, and asked on how much of a factor is traffic jams when deciding on your commute time? And whether you have ever had to relocate homes due to…
#SingItBack (Kanye West greatest hits.)
Today's theme is Kanye West greatest hits.
Business Update: Prada designing clothing for astronauts & Mr Price opened 196 new stores.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke to Thomas Msengana on what to make of Prada now designing a spacesuit in collaboration with U.S. firm Axiom Space for NASA's Artemis Four moon landing in 2028. They also looked at what to make of Mr Price opening 196 new stores across 15 chains,…
Do you post adorable pictures of your kids online & what are your no-no’s on posting pictures of kids online?
Thomas Msengana and the team share their values when it comes to posting pictures on kids online. The team discusses the importance of factoring in the kid's safety, digital footprint and the child's consent. The team asked listeners on what their rules are when it comes posting your kids online…
#FirstThingsFirst: What to make of the ANC Joburg Mayorship candidate list & would you vote for Nhlanhla Lux?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed on what to make of the ANC Joburg shortlist for its Mayoral candidate. This includes Loyiso Masuku, Nhlanhla Lux, Reverend Frank Chikane, Chichi Maponya and Jabu Moleketi. The team asked listeners on what to make of these names and whom in this list inspires…
#SingItBack (90s R&B vs 2000s R&B Hit songs.)
Today's theme is 90s R&B vs 2000s R&B Hit songs.
Business Update: Fitch Ratings agency upgrades SA credit rating from BB- to BB.
#KayaBiz host Nzinga Qunta spoke Thomas Msengana on the latest on the Iran vs Israel attacks and how the conflict is affecting the oil prices. They also spoke on Fitch Ratings agency receiving its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years from BB- to BB.
Have you ever dealt with a colleague passing away at work & how did you deal with it?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of news of an employee at Cartrack head office passing away after reportedly informing management last week that she was unwell to come to work but was instead issued with a warning for being absent from work and was…
#FirstThingsFirst: What do you make of Pres Ramaphosa's measures on tackling illegal immigration? Was it enough?
Thomas Msengana and the team weighed in on what to make of Pres Ramaphosa's national address on the new measures to crackdown on illegal migration as tensions rise over anti-illegal migrants. These steps include jailing employers who hire undocumented workers, setting up dedicated courts to speed up deportations of undocumented…
#SingItBack (Musicians born in June. )
Today's theme is Musicians born in June.