5 Mid Mornings

It’s Wellness Wednesday, which means we get to talk about the things happening in our bodies that we usually ignore until they become impossible to ignore. It is getting colder and winter is wintering, so should we be wearing sunblock everyday even though it’s overcast and we spend most of our time indoors, we chat to dermatologist, Dr Tarryn Jacobs from Pretoria.

Have you noticed how something that used to be called "making do" now has a much cooler name? It's called upcycling. Social media is filled with people turning old furniture into statement pieces, transforming glass jars into home décor, using old T-shirts as cleaning cloths, and giving second-hand finds an entirely new life. If you want to repaint a cabinet, turn a wooden pallet into a cof...

As the organisation celebrates their 15th birthday, we are joined by Founder - Refiloe Seseane, for a conversation about the impact 18twenty8 has had on students. The organisation also celebrates the graduation of its first PhD student with a career in academia ahead of her while we also learn more about the upcoming camp in September.

What are the things you do purely for convenience? What's one shortcut, service, app, or habit you've adopted because it makes life easier? Is it food delivery, online shopping, ride-hailing, paying for services, or something else entirely?

A surprising request sparks a bigger conversation. After meeting someone for the very first time, a member of the team was asked to lend them money. It raises an important question: is it ever appropriate to ask a stranger for financial help, or does trust need to be earned first?

Karabo dives into the ultimate music debate: which ONE artist can you listen to for an entire party without skipping a track? Inspired by a night out where nothing but Drake was played, we unpack the artists who can carry an entire evening and keep the energy going from start to finish.

On Culture Shift, Karabo starts the week by exploring the culture of kindness, from small everyday gestures to life-changing acts that often go unnoticed in a busy world. She also shares her own story of how her aunt paid for her university fees. 

Karabo and Yonaka break down the stories everyone is talking about right now. We look at Dua Lipa’s whimsical wedding moments and surprise second celebration as well as Kim Kardashian showing support for Lewis Hamilton. 

you hired a DJ for your wedding, but the DJ arrived with friends in tow. Is it completely harmless, or is bringing uninvited guests to someone else's big day crossing a line? 

What are the annoying habits of a travel buddy? Karabo is currently busy planning a family trip. For her, it’s people who just want to sleep all day, Moving painfully slowly, don’t take part in decisions about activities. What are annoying habits of a travel buddy?

With more Gen Z users swapping smartphones for flip phones, many are questioning whether constant connectivity is harming our mental wellbeing. From social media pressure and comparison culture to addictive algorithms and screen overload, could going back to basics be the key to a healthier, more balanced life?

Period poverty affects many women and girls in this country and the Founder of the MENstruation Foundation, Marius Basson, tells us more about why he founded the organisation. We also find out more about the organisation's partnership with Salesian Institute Youth Projects and the Pads, Power and Progress initiative that they're working on.

Unplugging has become the ultimate luxury. Not the luxury of owning more things, but the luxury of owning your own time, your own attention and your own peace of mind. And we asked: What's the longest you've ever gone without your phone?

Reports say Maddox Jolie-Pitt is looking to officially drop "Pitt" from his surname and be legally recognised as Maddox Chivan Jolie. And it got us onto a much bigger conversation: Do you actually like your name?

When did adulting hit you in the face? That moment where you realised, “Oh… I’m the one responsible for everything now.”

Director of Childline Gauteng, Faiza Williams, joins us on YB5 for the organisation's 25th birthday to tell us all about the Family Portraits initiative that's dedicated to moulding tomorrow's adults. Child Protection efforts must continue beyond Child Protection Month and Faiza shares how communities can get involved and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

Dr Brandon Holtzhausen, a chiropractor, about how everyday habits can affect our joints, muscles and nerves. From the impact of sleep and posture to simple daily stretches and common mistakes that can strain the body, he shares practical tips to help you move and feel better every day.

“underconsumption core” a trend that's pushing back against constant online pressure to buy more. While social media often promotes the latest must-have products, more people are choosing to use what they already own, shop second-hand, and spend more intentionally. Have you ever bought something because of social media? Did it live up to the hype, or do you wish you'd saved your money?...

Today we're talking about tipping culture after Kristian from Johannesburg found himself in a tricky situation when a group of more than 10 people was served by a single waiter, leading to  disagreement over the tip.

Today, we are chatting about the Bafana Bafana dilemma. South Africa are set to depart for the World Cup today, a day later than planned due to visa issues. Some coaches and support staff are still waiting to leave. Have you ever heard anything more South African than that?  Karabo's take? “Hai shame guys”… because we’ve all been there. A travel mix-up, a missed fligh...

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially tied the knot! The couple reportedly got married in an intimate ceremony on Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. And can we just take a moment for Dua Lipa’s glow-up over the years?! She slayed this wedding, reportedly wearing a skirt suit for the big day.