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Kaya 959 has 12 nominations for the 2022 SA Radio Awards
The Radio Awards nominations were announced, and we are celebrating South Africa's only awards that recognise excellence in radio, The Radio Awards, have given Kaya 959 cause to celebrate. We have received 12 nominations in 9 categories, and we couldn't be more excited that the hard work the Kaya 959 team puts into offering quality broadcast content is being recognised. 23 Sep 2022 Read more

25 on the air with Kaya 959
Kaya 959 celebrates a milestone this August - 25 years on the air. 1997 was a watershed year when Kaya FM 95.9, as it was known then, disrupted the airwaves as the first privately-owned commercial radio station to be licensed by ICASA. The station has been an icon of music entertainment and talkback radio for a diverse audience ever since. 22 Aug 2022 Read more

Basadi in Music Awards reveals a hot list of talented nominees
DBN Gogo, Nomfundo Moh and Pabi Cooper lead the pack with three nominations each for the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards. 12 Jul 2022 Read more

Kaya 959 new line-up announcement
Kaya 959 is pleased to announce some noteworthy changes to the radio station's on-air line-up. 4 Jul 2022 Read more

Breath bags the winning prize for the Spar Soul Inspired Choir Competition
Kaya 959 took to the streets to find the best group of voices to perform on air for the first installment of the Spar Soul Inspired Choir Competition. Today, after a two-week search, the Tembisa based choir, "Breath" walked away with the winning title. 26 May 2022 Read more

Blacks Only Comedy kicks off with their first shows of 2022 with Blacks Only Weekend, presented by Kaya 959
Join your host and MC, David Kau, for two nights of comedy at the Centre Court at Emperors Palace, and a Super Sunday Chill Out at the Red Shed at Emperors Palace in May 2022. 12 May 2022 Read more

Kaya 959's Thomas and Skhumba launch The Kitchen with celeb chefs, foodies and Gauteng's biggest stars
Gauteng's biggest stars are lining up to join Kaya 959'S new feature The Kitchen. Presented by the Morning Show's Thomas and Skhumba, The Kitchen is a new platform for celebrity guests to join the radio show once per month, enjoy a hearty breakfast and talk about the latest news in their careers. 29 Mar 2022 Read more

Local orphanage benefits from Kaya 959 Soul Inspired concert
This week the Leratong Joy For One Foundation in Alexandra, Johannesburg, received a donation of more than R50,000. The donation was made possible through a corporate investment by Kaya 959, its partner Spar and a contribution from Kaya 959 listeners. 25 Jan 2022 Read more

Kaya 959 celebrates the life of cultural icon Mzwandile "DJ 1D" Nzimande
Popular Gauteng radio station Kaya 959 shifted regular programming this week to celebrate the great life of legendary DJ and cultural icon Mzwandile "DJ 1D" Nzimande. He was revered across South Africa as the pioneering co-founder of streetwear and lifestyle brand Loxion Kulture, established in the late 90s. 14 Jan 2022 Read more

Kaya 959 announces Xola Dlwati as new Sunday afternoon Spade of Hearts show host
Following the departure of the radio icon Brenda Sisane in December 2021, Kaya 959 has announced its newest Sunday afternoon show, Spade of Hearts, and the brand-new host, Xola Dlwati. The show airs every Sunday from 12-3pm and features your favourite love songs to make you fall in love all over again. 13 Jan 2022 Read more

Statement around the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Kaya 959 mourns the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Considered to be one the most iconic South Africans of the past century, Tutu passed away on 26 December 2021, aged 90. 29 Dec 2021 Read more

Kaya 959 bids farewell to Brenda Sisane, broadcasting icon
Kaya 959's Brenda Sisane hangs up her headphones. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic radio presenters in South Africa, Sisane is departing Kaya 959. Her last radio show was Sunday 26 December 2021. 28 Dec 2021 Read more

Kaya 959 opens applications for Learnership Programme
Kaya 959 is committed to skills development by providing unemployed youth who have completed grade 12 with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and a qualification. 7 Dec 2021 Read more

Kaya 959 continues to introduce new talent to the airwaves - welcomes weekend sport personality Oarabile Diphoko
Popular Gauteng radio station Kaya 959 is excited to welcome the new weekend sport anchor Oarabile Diphoko to the airwaves. 6 Dec 2021 Read more

Kaya 959 opens applications for 2022 internship programme
Kaya 959's 2022 internship programme applications are now open. 6 Dec 2021 Read more

Kaya 959 parts way with Unathi Nkayi
Kaya 959 can confirm the contract of presenter Unathi Nkayi has been terminated, effective immediately. 18 Nov 2021 Read more

Drop It or Bag It with Kaya 959 - 100k in prize money to be won!
This summer, the popular Gauteng radio station Kaya 959 is giving away R100,000 to its listeners. The massive prize money is part of the new Drop It or Bag It competition. 16 Nov 2021 Read more

Kaya 959's Andy Maqondwana bags Radio DJ Of The Year award at VN Global Awards
On Saturday 2 November, Kaya 959's radio host Andy Maqondwana, was announced as Radio DJ of the Year at the inaugural VN Global Awards that took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cape Town on Saturday 30 October, 2021. 15 Nov 2021 Read more

The Kaya 959 Soul Inspired Concert returns
SA's biggest soul and gospel stars will return to the stage for the 2021 Soul Inspired Concert. Produced by Kaya 959 and supported by Spar, this concert has become an annual highlight for Gauteng music fans. 9 Nov 2021 Read more

Invitation to tender
Kaya 959 (T/A Kaya FM 95.9 Pty Ltd) requests interested bidders to bid for the following tender. 8 Sep 2021 Read more


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