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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
5,371 Episodes
140 – 160

Breaking Down the Numbers – Beyond SA’s R1.5 Trillion Gambling Boom

GUEST: Jaco van Jaarsveldt – Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation at Experian South Africans spent a staggering R1.5 trillion on gambling last year an amount equal to 65% of the country’s total outstanding debt. But behind that headline lies a deeper question: who is gambling, and why? In this…
30 Oct 2025 3PM 20 min

Influencer marketing: How agencies vet the voices they work with.

GUEST: Pieter Groenewald – COO, Nfinity Influencer & Founder of theSalt Influencer marketing is booming — in fact, 60% of South African brands plan to increase their influencer budgets this year. But as the global industry grows, so do questions about credibility, regulation and trust. In this conversation, Gugulethu Mfuphi…
30 Oct 2025 3PM 9 min

Andy Watts – The Man Who Put South African Whisky on the World Map

GUEST: Andy Watts – Owner, The Watts Whisky Company When you think of South African whisky, one name stands tall, Andy Watts. From his early days as a Yorkshire cricketer to becoming one of the most celebrated master distillers in the world, Watts has spent over four decades defining the…
30 Oct 2025 3PM 17 min

Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Defining Moment for Trade, Investment and Inclusion

GUEST: Thanda Sithole – Senior Economist, FNB and WesBank; Member of the B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce As Africa takes on the G20 Presidency, a pivotal opportunity emerges to redefine the continent’s place in global trade and investment. The B20 Trade and Investment Taskforce, representing business leaders from 43 countries,…
30 Oct 2025 3PM 14 min

Financial Advice Complaints Surge: Why Funeral Policies Are in the Spotlight.

GUEST: Advocate John Simpson – FAIS Ombud Complaints against financial advisers and insurers are rising and funeral policies top the list. The latest FAIS Ombud Annual Report shows a sharp increase in consumer complaints, but there’s also good news: more financial service providers are resolving disputes directly with clients before…
30 Oct 2025 3PM 11 min

ETFSA Roundtable – Building and Preserving Wealth Through ETFs

In an investment landscape defined by uncertainty and opportunity, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to reshape how South Africans save, invest, and retire. In this special edition of Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi, we host the ETFSA Roundtable a conversation with some of the country’s leading voices in passive investing and…
29 Oct 2025 5PM 57 min

SA’s R50 Trillion Life and Disability Insurance Gap and What It Means for You.

GUEST: Besa Ruele – Member of the ASISA Life and Risk Board Committee South Africa’s insurance gap has widened to a staggering R50.4 trillion, with most families only covered for 39% of what they’d need if a breadwinner died or became disabled. That means millions could face drastic lifestyle cuts…
28 Oct 2025 4PM 13 min

SA’s Consumer Outlook: Loyalty as a Lifeline in Tough Times.

GUEST: Andrew Leighton – Consumer Insights Leader for Sub-Saharan Africa at NIQ As South Africans continue to feel the pinch of the rising cost of living, new insights from NIQ’s 2026 Consumer Outlook Report reveal how shoppers are adapting and why loyalty programmes have become a financial lifeline. While nearly…
28 Oct 2025 4PM 16 min

Is South Africa’s Ferrochrome Industry Running Out of Time?

GUEST - Nellis Bester – Chairperson of the Ferro Alloy Producers Association South Africa sits on some of the richest chrome deposits in the world yet our ferrochrome smelters are going dark. We unpack the harsh reality facing one of South Africa’s most important value-added industries. From soaring power costs…
28 Oct 2025 4PM 13 min

Why South Africa Needs Tailored Medical Cover in a Time of Rising Costs.

Guest: Craig Comrie – CEO, Profmed As South Africans brace for another round of medical scheme increases, Profmed CEO Craig Comrie joins the conversation to unpack what’s really driving healthcare inflation and why a one-size-fits-all approach to medical cover no longer works. With healthcare inflation historically 3–4% above CPI, rising…
27 Oct 2025 4PM 19 min

Lessons from the SA greylist: When Govt and Business pull in the same direction.

Guest: Busisiwe Mavuso – CEO, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) South Africa’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list marks a milestone moment for the country not just economically, but institutionally. After more than two years of reform and relentless effort, South Africa met all 22…
27 Oct 2025 4PM 12 min

Inside Pick n Pay’s Turnaround Strategy

Guest: Sean Summers – CEO, Pick n Pay Pick n Pay’s turnaround story is gathering real momentum. After months of tough restructuring, the retailer has narrowed its losses, boosted profitability, and accelerated growth across its supermarket, clothing, and online divisions. Boxer continues to shine, posting a market-leading 13.9% turnover growth,…
27 Oct 2025 4PM 12 min
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