5 Mid Mornings

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line

In a crucial episode about GBV Helplines, Rahab Nthabiseng Kgabo from the Community Development Unity and Helpline and LifeLine tells us about their impact in survivors’ lives. We also learn about what it takes to become a volunteer at LifeLine and what the organisation would like to see the government doing more of in the fight against GBV.

Programmes Director at Save The Children South Africa, Megan Briedé brings a candid conversation about poverty and hunger in the country. The organisation is dedicated to protecting children through the Child Protection Programme and committed to learning efforts at ECDs.

As the country continues the fight against GBV, YB5 spotlights the organisations in the frontline, this time is a grassroots organisation called Tosunga Baninga. Teaching us about the unique sheltering process implemented by the organisation, LGBTQIA+ Representative Elle Mosuoe connects with us and explains the importance of art in Tosunga's advocacy work efforts and how they show up for...

Mohau Cares Social Welfare Trust offers Family Services and other poverty alleviation assistance to anyone in need. This is what we learn from the organisation's medal liaison, Mancha Ramusi, in this episode of YB5 - as we unpack the possibility for a poverty-free Mzansi. Tertiary students looking for help with registration fees could look to the organisation for assistance.

Growing apart from friends is more normal than people admit.

Is there a movie or TV series that you watch around the holidays?

A new dating app is launched. Instead of a photo of the person, it shows you a photo of their bedroom, car, kitchen, shoes, how they have their tea/coffee, things like that... what photo would tell you the most about someone, and would you be most interested to see to choose a potential date?

Most people can talk, very few actually listen

Be The Voice GBV Foundation Joining us for a conversation about the power of silence and the organisation's expectations after the National Disaster was declared, founder of Be The Voice, Candice Engelbrecht sheds more light for survivors. We also explore the social media tools by the organisations for survivors to begin and continue the healing journey post-trauma.

Crime Prevention Social Worker at NICRO, Lwandile Makwenkwe joins us for a conversation about the programmes offered at the organisation. We get an understanding of the NICRO model and how the work being done in the ADAPT programme is directed towards adolescents and not adults struggling with addiction.

Advancing Children For Success's Christine Rudolph joins us for a conversation about the effects of GBV on adolescent girls. We also unpack the importance of sexual and reproductive health awareness and the effects of poverty, namely orphanhood and the gender disparity it creates.