5 Breakfast

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.    

Finishing off a milestone year, South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole today releases his brand-new single, “Palace of Dreams.” "The track's energetic, free-flowing pop sound builds on the momentum of his enduring radio hit “Mine,” a Top 100 most-played song on South African radio this year.

Hosted by Xoli and our resident Financial Expert, this segment delves into financial matters, offering tips, advice, and discussions on managing personal finances. It provides practical information tailored to the audience's needs.

This segment, led by Marli, highlights inspirational South African stories. It aims to uplift the audience by showcasing tales of resilience, success, and positive impact, creating an inspiring start to the week.

Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword.

He’s made of something that cleans, but never stays clean. His world is absurd; yet somehow more grounded than ours. Who is this celebrity?

A look at what happened on this day in history. 

SABC1 is excited to introduce a three part documentary series, Vulindlela, starting Saturday, 15 November 2025 at 20:00. Vulindlela is a gripping series that charts Brenda Fassie’s extraordinary rise from obscurity to South African music royalty. After hitting rock bottom and being written off by the industry, Brenda defied expectations reinventing herself through the iconic a...

SABC News Senior Sport Journalist chatting Proteas, Springboks, Bafana and Amajimbos.

She sang from the streets but echoed in palaces, a voice stitched with fire, scandal, and freedom. She was the nation’s heartbeat; too wild for silence, too beloved to fade.

Nick Hamman is looking for people that have gotten expelled before. 

It’s World Kindness Day on Thursday, 13 November and actually, we’re making it World Kindness Week right here on 5 Breakfast. So, all week, we’re on a mission to find the kindest South Africans; the people doing good not for likes, but because it’s the right thing to do. The big gestures, the small surprises, and the random acts of kindness that remind us that ubu...

Economist Xhanti Payi sums up the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament and sheds light on how it affects South Africans.

A look at what happened on this day in history.

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AND INACURATE AUDITING HAVE BEEN LEVELLED AGAINST OUR PRODUCER. THIS MORNING WE EXPLORE THE ALLEGATION OF INACURATE AUDITING OF THE ON THIS DAY QUIZ FROM THIS PAST FRIDAY.

He’s proof that devotion doesn’t need a pulse, that friendship outlasts playtime, and that sometimes the bravest heroes are made of cotton and conviction. Who is this celebrity?