RC 261005Kaya 959DJ Fresh
Monday, 5 October 2026
Kaya Breakfast tackled smoking’s social roots, rising fuel costs, political conflicts of interest and the teachers who changed listeners’ lives.
- 06:19
Daily Maverick linked Ticket Pro’s new ownership to Patriotic Alliance figures and Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s former chief of staff; all parties deny influence, while concerns centre on conflicts of interest.
- 07:46
Petrol is expected to rise by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday, pushing 95 unleaded above R30; diesel could exceed R33 as government reviews the RAF levy model.
- 07:24
Listeners said peer pressure, workplace relationships, family examples, stress and socialising—not cigarette advertising alone—started their smoking; South Africa’s adult smoking rate reportedly fell from 32% to 28%.
- 08:54
DJ Fresh credited drama teacher Warren Neaby with restoring his confidence during a suicidal period at 15, saying Neaby’s trust and roles helped save his life.
- 08:58
The programme’s AI explainer concluded tobacco advertising bans reduce youth uptake and delay initiation, but work best alongside higher taxes and do not by themselves change established smokers’ habits.