Kaya 959 Weekly Recap. The STREETS speak about them, we cover them on the AIR.

Topics on the Street that?WERE covered on the Air

According to studies conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the South African Race Relations Institute (SARRI) in June 2021, more than 40% of South African mothers are single parents.

This sparked the conversation on The Morning Show with Thomas And Skhumba about first-born sons feeling a sense of responsibility to step up and be the man of the house.

At some point in our lives, we’ve all made mistakes, mistakes that - when we think about - we still cringe at to this day.

However, depending on how you look at it, mistakes are not always a bad thing because without them we can’t grow and become better versions of ourselves.

Listeners of The Best T in the City with Tbose shared their biggest mistakes that made them wiser.

Throughout the pandemic, many South Africans were forced to tap into their savings, with many companies reducing their staff contingent and some cutting employees’ salaries to try and stay afloat.

Savings that for some, took years to build were depleted and many people are now trying to rebuild their finances for that rainy day.?

On Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana, listeners shared some of the things they were saving up for.

If you’re banking on getting a partner allowance for the duration of your relationship, forget about it. The number of men who are against giving their partner financial benefits while dating is increasing.

?Kaya Drive’s listeners shared their experiences with the team.

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According to data evaluated by Lightstone Property, 25% more homeowners are leaving the property market.

The property practitioners have revealed that In 2021, about 130 000 South African homeowners exited the market, selling properties worth R200 billion at an average price of R1.8 million each – and the balance has swung in favour of younger homeowners choosing out in higher numbers than previously.

Kaya Biz with George Manyosi (in-for Gugulethu Mfuphi) spoke to Mike Lehabe, Lightstone Property’s Head of Banking and Insurance about the latest finding on South African homeowners.

?Many couples have got to a point where they want to call it quits and are looking for quick fixes to rescue their marriage.

The remedies are rarely simple but accepting responsibility for your part in the quarrel is a good place to start.

Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Mmagauta and Nhlanhla Zwane who shed light on what needs to happen when you find yourself in a challenging space of giving up on your marriage.

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