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Last Wednesday, for Drink Spiking Awareness Day, we opened this conversation through Bet You Can’t Find. And what came back from you was not just a collection of stories. It was a pattern. People who believed something had happened to them, but never reported it. Friends who watched someone become disoriented far too quickly, but did not know what to do. And one very uncomfort...

HEADLINE: Officer arrested after allegedly pointing firearm at fellow cop for [BLANK] [BLANK]   Thabo trolls the deepest darkest recesses of the internet for the most jaw dropping headlines and omits a word or two from the title which the team and listeners then have to guess.

What does it really mean to lead a double life? 

Nick Hamman asks listeners to share their coming out stories, a conversations about identity and acceptance. From supportive families to difficult journeys, listeners reflect on the moments they chose to tell others who they are.

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.

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

What happened on this day in history.

He moves like the blueprint was lost before construction began, Looks exhausted while manufacturing somebody else’s emergency, And built a throne from victories experts kept calling accidents.”

Tomorrow is Mandela Day, and while a lot of people will be asking, “What can I do with my 67 minutes?”, we’ve got a slightly louder answer for you. Guitars. Drums. Big hearts. And probably at least one person in the crowd pretending they know every lyric. Tomorrow night is MandelPalooza -our fundraising event in support of Baby Sacha and her family  happening...

A conversation reviewing and pre-viewing the springboks performance in the 2026 Nations Champions ahead of the clash against Wale in Durban tomorrow. A look at the Junior Boks’ World Champs campaign ahead of the Final against France

Parliament's ad hoc committee probing claims of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system has just completed its draft report, but some members of the committee are not satisfied with some of its contents. DA MP Ian Cameron, who sits on the committee, speaks to Thabo Baloyi.

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

The Youth Barometer from Standard Bank – the youth’s biggest cheerleader and 5FM. Powered by real stories, real insights and real conversations.

Introducing the Youth Barometer from Standard Bank – the youth’s biggest cheerleader and 5FM. Powered by real stories, real insights and real conversations.

Last Friday, we spoke to Sam and Daniel; Baby Sacha’s parents and I think anyone who heard that conversation will understand exactly why this matters. Because MandelaPalooza isn’t just another gig on the calendar. It’s not just a “pull through, there’ll be bands” kind of thing.

He built a kingdom where silence was considered suspicious, Then abandoned the public road for a private constellation, Yet his sharpest weapon was never noise, it was the question after it. He frightened rulebooks into early retirement, Made breakfast tables feel like scenes requiring parental guidance, And was eventually paid a small country’s fortune to orbit above censorsh...

What happened on this day in history.

Technology leader Vukosi Sambo joins 5 Breakfast to discuss South Africa's AI future, from healthcare and local innovation to the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and why it's important for South Africa to build AI solutions that reflect local needs.