Kaya 959 Midday-Joy

Midday-Joy

Midday Joy is an intersection for the dynamic forces of lifestyle, arts and culture, travel, personal development and the best selection of soul, jazz, kwaito and hip hop from the continent and the diaspora punctuated by meaningful, fun and forward-thinking conversations.

As a reflection of the station’s commitment to the African continent and leading new trends in broadcasting, the show will facilitate an intergenerational exchange between Afropolitans aged 25 to 45 years.
Daily English Explicit South Africa Arts · Fashion & Beauty
194 Episodes
52 – 72

RACHEL KOLISI : WE ARE DYING HERE SHORT FILM EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY THE KOLISI’S

Rachel & Siya Kolisi, Executive Producers of the Short film #WeAreDyingHere Springbok rugby captain and global ambassador for the United Nations Spotlight Initiative, Siya Kolisi together with his wife Rachel Kolisi are the Executive Producers of a new short film entitled #WeAreDyingHere. “One of the most beautiful results of this…
1 Mar 2021 7AM 8 min

One Night Kwa Mxolisi

Known for roles in popular series like Tsha Tsha, Zabalaza, Rhythm City, Ses’Topla and City Ses’la, Sisanda Henna has made a name for himself as both an actor as well as a Director having directed Intersexions, Gold Diggers and Greed and Desire. Unathi spoke to the well know actor on…
24 Feb 2021 8AM 7 min

Celebrating Township Theatre

Tembisa is known for being the second largest township in the country, but it is also the home and birthplace of many of our celebrated artists. Unathi had a conversation with Mxolisi Masilela, the Founder and Artistic Director of the “TX Theatre” at the Moses Molelekwa Arts Centre in Tembisa…
23 Feb 2021 5AM 4 min

The Arts Report: A Legend, Don Mattera

For this week’s arts report, we give praise and celebration to our legend, Don Mattera. Ntate Don is one of a kind, having grown up as a Coloured boy in the colourful streets of Sophiatown and then later moving to Westbury, he is considered as one of the best, loved…
18 Feb 2021 8AM 16 min

Siyabonga 'Scoop Makhathini' Ngwekazi

Scoop Makhathini is a South African presenter, rapper, writer Street Culture Afficionado/Commentator. He is notable as one of South Africa's hip hop and urban culture representatives. Scoop Makhathini Instagram motivational posts have been a source of encouragement and inspiration to the younger generation. Popularly known for hosting the Pop culture…
17 Feb 2021 8AM 13 min

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - JAZZFIX

Unathi was joined on the line by CTIJF: Festival Director - BILLY DOMINGO for a conversation about the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the live music industry and the subsequent postponement of the 2021 CTIJF. Billy also shares the exciting plans for JAZZFIX, an exciting online series of previously performed…
16 Feb 2021 7AM 14 min

THELIFEPLUG – Water Retention

Are you feeling Bloated? Are your feet or ankle constantly swollen, if so then yo might be retaining water. In today’s edition of #TheLifePlug Unathi spoke to Nutritional Expert Lerato Letlhake about Water Retention. They explore What is Water Retention? What causes it? Which foods to avoid? and finally Lerato…
15 Feb 2021 6AM 6 min

The Arts Report: It’s business unusual during a pandemic

In this arts report, Kaya FM Reporter Katleho Sekhotho speaks to four entrepreneurs who decided to start small businesses during a pandemic. Getting through to potential customers is difficult enough during ordinary times, now imagine during a lockdown; that’s no easy feat. These four individuals decided to do exactly that;…
11 Feb 2021 6AM 17 min

Catching Up with Warrior Woman – Kelly Khumalo

Unathi catches up with award-winning Singer and Songwriter Kelly Khumalo about collaborating with Mondli Ngcobo on her latest album [The Voice of Africa] and her brand new single off the album titled Ngathwale Ngaye which features Mondli. Kelly also shares her source of Joy with Unathi.
10 Feb 2021 7AM 5 min

#ActiveLove - WariorWomanWednesday - Kgomotsegang Ramorola

Kgomotsegang Ramorola joined Unathi in studio as today’s #WarriorWomanWednesdayCrush for #ActiveLove. Gomo is an 18 year old living with Cerebral Palsy who wants to be a broadcaster, so we asked her to join Unathi in studio to get a feel for what it takes.
10 Feb 2021 7AM 8 min

Announcing Ub’Dope eSibikwa Theatre Workshop and Performance Season

Unathi is joined in studio by writer, director, performer and the founder and owner of the live arts production house, Kiri Pink Nob Arts Jefferson Tshabalala, to chat about his latest partnership with the Sibikwa Art Centre in the East Rand. 2019 Saw Jefferson’s Kiri Pink Knob Productions enter a…
9 Feb 2021 8AM 11 min

Call for Project Submissions for Talents Durban Festival

Project Manager for the Durban FilmMart Institute, Menzi Mhlongo joined Unathi for a conversation about the call for entries for the 14th Talents Durban Festival. Talents Durban Festival opens entries to African screenwriters and directors with fiction, documentary, animation, and hybrid projects in development. The programme will again welcome projects…
8 Feb 2021 7AM 6 min

The LifePlug : Busting Gym/Fitness Myths

Independent Personal trainer and Coach Sifiso Msane joins Unathi for todays instalement of #TheLifePlug to bust 6 common Gym/Fitness Myths, and give us some advise on what will and won't work.6 GYM MYTHS YOU NEED TO STOP BELIEVING NOW Muscle-building is a science. Check the facts to achieve the results…
8 Feb 2021 6AM 9 min

Afrique:Shot Left to ‘SOuth WEstern TOwnships’ - Soweto

In today’s #Afrique travel feature, Unathi takes a sho’t left to for ‘SOuth WEstern TOwnships’ - Soweto, an area that has evolved from one of forced habitation to an address of pride and social prestige as well as a destination in its own right.
4 Feb 2021 5AM 5 min

TheRoundTable: Black Love

In the first of her weekly Round Table Conversations, Unathi and her panellists look at Black Love. Siphiwe Mpye, Kabomo Vlakazi, Lindokuhle Nkosi and Kuhle Nkosi join Unathi to help navigate a conversation exploring the definition, complexities and manifestations of Black Love.
4 Feb 2021 5AM 34 min

The Arts Report : Hair, tea and Turkey in 2020

In the first Arts Report for 2021, Katleho Sekhotho gives us a quick recap on what 2020 felt and looked like. We go back to some of our favourite arts reports and touch base with creatives and artists who caught our attention. Dahlia Maubane reflects on street hairstylists in Joburg…
3 Feb 2021 6AM 5 min

Soweto Tourism Chairperson ,Thato Mothopeng

Mandela House Museum Liquidation. Following a community and stakeholder meeting held on the 4th December 2020.In Soweto Vilakazi street, outside Mandela house Museum between the community and tourism stakeholders .Soweto Tourism was given a mandate to keep the community and stakeholders up to date regarding the topic and become their…
2 Feb 2021 8AM 8 min
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