Kaya FM

Kaya 959, formerly known as Kaya FM 95.9, is a commercial radio station broadcasting from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Launched in August 1997, it was one of the first private commercial radio stations approved in post-apartheid South Africa. The station's format is unique, combining 60% music and 40% talk programming.

Kaya 959 targets an urban, predominantly black audience aged 25-49, describing its listeners as "Afropolitan" - sophisticated, socially conscious individuals engaged in a global environment. The station's music format includes Jazz, Soul, R&B, World Music, and African Indigenous music.

With an estimated daily listenership of over 600,000, Kaya 959 offers a mix of news, sports, and topical discussions alongside its music programming. Popular shows include "Kaya Breakfast," "The Best T in the City," and "The World Show" on Sundays, which features pan-African music and in-depth interviews.

The station broadcasts 24/7 and covers the Greater Johannesburg Metropolis, extending to areas like Pretoria, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, and Carletonville.