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.

He’s the only guy who could emcee your wedding, narrate your family drama, and still make it to the premiere of his own movie. Equal parts tuxedo and township, who is this smooth-talking laugh dealer with a VIP pass to every genre? Hints: Hosting gigs, local comedy shows, rising acting career

Marli talks to 6-year-old Linani Potwana who recently participated in Shanghai Fashion Week.

A sports-focused segment hosted by Xoli, featuring interviews with athletes or coaches and previews of weekend sporting events. It’s an energizing lead-up to the weekend for sports enthusiasts.

Established in 2022, the Top 16Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA) are a platform that celebrates and recognises youth excellence. This spectacular initiative aims to support youth-owned brands and makes sure that their economic contribution is seen. These awards acknowledge that these youth owned brands are contributing to job creation and economic development in South Africa.

The 5 Breakfast team battle it out in a quiz to see who remembers what happened this week. 

From lecture halls to late-night stages, this sonic alchemist blends rhythm with rea- son. With a mind tuned to business and a heart rooted in home soil, he’s orchestrated moments that made the world dance, even when the beat was unpredictable. Who is this maestro of moves and meaning?

He’s jumped on couches, dangled from cliffs, and outrun explosions for breakfast. Never ages, rarely blinks, and always gets the job done, even when it’s impossible. Who is this ageless wonder with a need for speed and a thing for high places? Hints: “Mission: Impossible,” “Top Gun,” the Oprah couch moment

Got the horns, the heat, and the energy to blow us away? 5 Breakfast is turning up the volume with the Brass Roots Competition, and they’re on the lookout for Mzansi’s boldest, brassiest bands!   Whether you’re a school squad or a community crew, now’s your moment to shine. All you need to do is fill out the entry form HERE and drop a 90-second video of your band cover...

So... what’s “crashing out”?

Have you ever totally crashed out? What triggered it, and how did you bounce back?

Thabo chats to Menstruation and Period Poverty Activist and Educator Candice Chirwa.

The SA Navy Band has a proud history dating back to 1954. CDR Madikizela (Director of Music) shares the history of the band and advice to young musicians who might aspire to one day be part of an institution like the SA Navy Band.

Singer Janie Bay shares her favourite Afrikaans word.   This feature celebrates the Afrikaans language by sharing words that lack direct English translations. It appeals to Afrikaans speakers while also educating a broader audience about the richness of the language.

According to MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi and Vodacom SA CEO Sitholizwe Mdlalose, it’s all about how networks are built. Think of the mobile network like a limited-size venue. If everyone buys “unlimited entry” tickets and tries to use them forever, the place will collapse. Networks manage this by setting expiry dates on your data, so they don’t overbook and crash the w...

Xoli Zondo shares her experience of her time on holiday and watching the Proteas at Lord's Cricket Ground.

From free kicks that bent time to colognes that bend the rules, this global gent turned goalposts into golden gates. Once known for boots and bends, now known for legacy and lace-ups. Who is this pitch-perfect knight with a knack for reinvention? Hints: Known for iconic free kicks, post-sport fashion empire, knighthood