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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
320 – 340

SA Women Take The Lead In First-Time Homeownership

Guest - Justin Easthorpe - Provincial Sales Manager at ooba Home Loans Decade-long data from ooba Home Loans shows that while women made up 46.3% of first-time homebuyers purchasing on their own in 2015, this number has since steadily climbed to 53% in 2025. “Since 2018, the trend of women…
27 Aug 2025 1PM 11 min

The Foundation Planning To Buy Curro

Guest - Jan Mouton- Deputy Chairman for the Jannie Mouton Foundation. The Jannie Mouton Foundation, a major shareholder in Curro Holdings, has signalled its intent to buy out the private school group. This potential transaction could reshape South Africa’s independent education landscape, giving the Foundation full control of the country’s…
27 Aug 2025 1PM 6 min

Curro’s Half-Year Results – Growth In Revenue, But Learner Numbers Slip

Guest - Cobus Loubser, Chief Executive Officer of Curro Holdings Curro Holdings, South Africa’s leading independent school network, has released its interim results for the six months ended June 2025 – showing a mixed picture of resilience in tough market conditions. Revenue rose 4.7% to R2.7 billion, while cash generated…
27 Aug 2025 1PM 10 min

Capitec Is Now the Most Valuable Bank In Africa – But How?

Guest– David Shapiro, Chief Global Equity Strategist at Sasfin Wealth Capitec has officially overtaken FirstRand to become Africa’s most valuable bank — a remarkable feat considering it is the smallest of South Africa’s big five banks by assets, and has the least presence across the continent. Yet, with more than…
27 Aug 2025 12PM 12 min

Can Blue Label Finally Turn Cell C Into A Standalone Success?

Guest – Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband Blue Label Telecoms has posted a strong set of results, driven largely by its investment in Cell C. The telecoms operator, once written down to nil, has now delivered a “net positive” earnings contribution to the group – powering headline earnings per share…
27 Aug 2025 12PM 12 min

Ekasinomics: Moonshine, An Innovative Solutions For Livestock Theft In SA

Sometimes the simplest ideas can spark the biggest change. In rural South Africa, livestock theft is a growing crisis costing farmers millions and threatening livelihoods. But one entrepreneur believes he’s found a practical solution. Morebodi Memphis, founder of Moonshine, has developed a reflective spray paint designed specifically for livestock. The…
26 Aug 2025 1PM 9 min

Livestock Theft in SA, How big Is The Crisis?

Guest - Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) Livestock theft may not always make the headlines, but it is a growing crisis for South Africa’s farmers. Statistics South Africa’s latest survey reveals the staggering scale of the problem: more than 61,000 goats, 38,000…
26 Aug 2025 1PM 11 min

The Great Wealth Transfer: Is South Africa’s Advice Industry Ready?

Guest - Raziq Christians, Executive: Retail Distribution at PPS Investments A global shift in generational wealth is quietly reshaping the future of financial advice. Over the next two decades, an estimated U$100 trillion in assets will pass from the hands of the baby boomer generation to their children and grandchildren…
26 Aug 2025 12PM 11 min

Lower Inflation Targeting: Is South Africa Ready To Follow Global Trends?

Guest - Sanisha Packirisamy - Chief Economist at Momentum Investment. South Africa’s inflation target has anchored monetary policy for nearly 25 years but is it time for a reset? The South African Reserve Bank is considering lowering its target range, aligning closer with international peers.
26 Aug 2025 12PM 9 min

Making Sense of The NHI Legal Challenge: What’s At Stake For South Africans?

Guest – Katlego Mothudi – Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders As first reported by BusinessDay, the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has launched fresh legal action at the Constitutional Court to challenge the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The BHF argues that parliament failed to conduct a…
25 Aug 2025 1PM 18 min

Money Smart Week SA – Inside Satrix CEO’s Money Dictionary

Guest – Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix In this conversation we open up the “money dictionary” of Fikile Mbhokota, CEO of Satrix. From decoding complex financial jargon to making investing accessible for everyone, Mbhokota shares the principles, lessons, and mindset that have shaped her financial journey and leadership in one…
25 Aug 2025 1PM 17 min

SASOL Reports Net Income of R6.8 billion - Swings To Profit As Shares Surge 39%

Guest – Walt Bruns - Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Sasol South African petrochemical firm Sasol swung to an annual profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns. The company, which produces fuel and chemicals from coal and gas, posted basic earnings…
25 Aug 2025 12PM 10 min

What Does AI Look Like In An African Context?

Guest – Prof Vukosi Marivate is a Professor of Computer Science and holds the ABSA UP Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds significant promise for Africa, with applications spanning key sectors, from agriculture and healthcare to education. AI can enhance financial inclusion, job…
21 Aug 2025 12PM 13 min

Inside Your Pocket - Is Hard Cash On Its Way Out?

Guest - Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst and director at Denker Capital As the world shifts towards cashless payment methods, South Africa is gradually moving away from cash against a social and economic backdrop of inequality and slow economic growth.
21 Aug 2025 12PM 10 min

Exxaro Reports A Strong Performance To The First Half Of 2025

Guest - Ben Magara – Exxaro CEO Exxaro experienced a strong start to the first half of 2025 under the leadership of its new CEO and amid the miner’s strategy to diversify away from coal. Exxaro is South Africa’s biggest coal miner, but has been in the process of adding…
21 Aug 2025 12PM 9 min
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