Thomas on Kaya 959.
Thomas on Kaya 959 with Thomas Msengana on Kaya 959 weekdays, 06h00 to 09h00.
Do you care if the alcohol you drink is fake and how should we curb the issue of fake alcohol?
The Siz The World team discuss on what to make of the recent study which shown that the illicit alcohol trade has increased by 55%, costing the South Africa roughly R25 billion in lost tax revenue. They also ask if listeners care if the alcohol they drink is fake and…
#FirstThingsFirst - Is some form of Censorship good or freedom of speech at all cost?
Siz The World team deliberates whether a cancellation of concerts a form of censorship? Is some form of censorship good or should freedom of speech be prioritised at all costs. In light of claims that Burna Boy offered free concert in honour of Burkina Faso president.
#SingItBack - 04 June 2025
Today's theme is songs with a dance.
Business Update - SA’s Q1 GDP & Amazon's product offering improvement.
KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi joins Sizwe Dhlomo on some perspective on SA’s Q1 GDP print at 0.1%, and on what to make of Amazon's improvement of its product offering for customers in SA. Markets
Police condemn Westbury community for attack on Anti-Gang Unit
The Siz The World team discuss the events and on what to make of the attack on Police Anti-Gang Unit by the Westbury community yesterday after they had arrested a drug dealer.
#FirstFirstThings - Was Floyd Shivambu aloof or arrogant to visit Bushiri.
The Siz The World team deliberates on whether Floyd Shivambu was aloof or arrogant to visit Pastor Bushiri, in light of yesterday's announcement by MK Party to remove him from his role as Secretary General of the Party and being redeployed to Parliament.
#SingItBack - 03 June 2025
Today's theme is around money
Business Update - Karen Beef & Raubex strong results.
For the Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo on the continent's largest beef distributor, Karan Beef concerns around the Foot and Mouth disease impacting cattle. They also spoke on the strong financial results by JSE listed infrastructure company Raubex.
Can dogs be empathic to human pain?
The Siz The World speak to Veterinarian, Dr Tay Hans-Raj on whether dogs and other animals have the ability to be empathetic to human pain and feel guilty when inflicting pain to human.
#FirstThingsFirst - Do young people of today have what it takes to save the world of tomorrow?
The Siz The World team deliberates on whether the youth of today are equipped to save the world of tomorrow.
#SingItBack 02 June 2025
Today's theme is songs about friendship.
Business Update: Fuel levy & Mail & Guardian
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dlhomo to discuss Economic week ahead, with the new fuel levy coming into effect this Wednesday and on what to make of Mail & Guardian to implement job cuts. Markets.
Are delivery bikes becoming more of a menace on the road than taxis?
The Siz The World team deliberates on level of menace caused by delivery bikes on the roads.
#FirstThingsFirst - Are some locations too crime ridden to visit?
The Siz The World team deliberates on whether some locations become too troublesome to visit when you reach a certain level of success. This after IFP deputy chief whip Khethamabala Sithole was gunned down on Friday evening in Katlehong.
#SingItBack - 30 May 2025
Todays theme is Songs With Classical Samples
Business Update - SARB give consumers a reprieve
On Business Update, Gugulethu Mfuphi joined Sizwe Dhlomo to reflected on the South African Reserve Bank cutting interest rate to bring consumers some reprieve. They also provided updates on Fourways Mall turnaround.
#OpenLine: Bobotie tasting, repurposing TV ads, Olerato
On today's #OpenLine, as we end Africa Month, we put a spotlight on Bobotie, our national dish. We challenged Mfundo Mabalane to make the dish, and invited Tasty Nation to bring their own so the rest of the team taste and figure out which one is hers. Other topics covered…
#FirtThingsFirst - Respect for funeral processions
The Siz The World team discussed whether it's fair to be expected to give way for convoys during funeral processions. Listeners also opined, adding their experiences with respecting the dead and authorities like Presidents and Kings.
#SingItBack - 29 May 2025
Todays theme is songs that Transcend Genres.
UP student completes actuarial science degree at age 17
The University of Pretoria is glowingly reporting a first for the institution. At an age when most teenagers are still navigating high school, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli will be donning her graduation gown this autumn as one of UP's youngest-ever graduates – obtaining a degree in Actuarial Science that she’d completed…