Tumi Rabanye returns to Kaya 959 as head of marketing

20 February 2026 Tumi Rabanye has been appointed head of marketing at Kaya 959, marking a strategic leadership move for one of South Africa’s most recognizable urban radio...

Kaya 959 unveils high-energy street squad to strengthen community connection

23 November 2025 Kaya 959 has officially launched its new activation unit, The Kaya 959 Street Squad, a dynamic team created to bring the station’s signature slogan, “On...

Radio personality Unathi Nkayi launches her radio station

24 July 2025 Former Kaya 959 radio personality Unathi Nkayi has finally launched her radio station, 938 Whats Next. The media personality who had social media buzzing when...

Kaya 959 tops commercial radio station websites

25 June 2025 Kaya 959 has been named South Africa's number one commercial radio station website for five consecutive months from January to May. According to BrandMapp data,...

Johannesburg based Kaya 959 and former manager Mtyali reportedly settle out of court

29 December 2022 Former Kaya 959 station manager Sibongile Mtyali and the station have reportedly settled out of court after she was dismissed from her duties in November....

South Africa Station of the Year finalists revealed for 2022 Radio Awards

13 September 2022 South Africa’s radio Station of the Year finalists have been released for the 2022 Radio Awards. The annual Radio Awards are meant to honor hard-working...

Khaya Mthethwa joins Kaya 959 as station jazzes up line-up

18 July 2022 Award-winning muso Khaya Mthethwa has been announced as the newest addition to join Kaya 959’s line-up. Mthethwa, who co-hosted The Sacred Space with Thami Ngubeni...

Xola Dlwati becomes Kaya’s new Sunday afternoon Spade of Hearts show host

15 January 2022 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...

Kaya 959 celebrates the life of cultural icon DJ 1D

15 January 2022 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"...

Kaya 959 welcomes new Weekend Sport anchor, Oarabile Diphoko

20 December 2021 Popular Gauteng radio station Kaya 959 has welcomed the new weekend sport anchor, Oarabile Diphoko, to the airwaves. Well-known for her work on popular sport...