5 Mid Mornings

From library study groups to “study with me” videos and virtual working sessions, we explore how company shapes our productivity. Do you focus better alone, or does having someone around keep you accountable?

A student has used AI to write essays six times, and his mom’s explanation is: “He’s an Aquarius.” Karabo, Yonaka and listeners imagine the most unhinged, radio-friendly responses the teacher can’t give. What would your response be?

A call from De La Salle Holy Cross College’s head boy, Christopher, landed the team an invitation to their matric pool party. We revisit Friday’s celebrations, with Yonaka on the decks, swimming, dancing and TikTok lessons for Karabo.

It’s 5FM’s birthday, but listeners are getting the presents! Today, one listener unwraps a merchandise hamper containing a power bank, T-shirt and bucket hat, with entries open on the 5FM app and website. You could win big prizes so tune in to find out how!

Karabo forgot to pay for a soft drink at a new friend’s birthday party, and an unanswered apology voice note sent her into an overthinking spiral. She calls her friend to clear the air — and you won’t believe how it ended…

t’s 5FM’s birthday month, and this week we’re celebrating being Born to Party! Joining us is someone who brings both the sound and the style — DJ, model and creative Ponahalo Mojapelo! We’re talking about her journey behind the decks, what makes a great party and how she keeps a dance floor moving. Ponahalo, welcome to 5 Mid Mornings. 

Yesterday we asked listeners how they celebrated the end of their high school careers. Now, we’re handing the conversation over to the Class of 2026 as they prepare to close the chapter on uniforms, school bells, homework and seeing their friends every day. We want to hear how matrics are making their final school moments count, from grade-wide celebrations and memories with friends to schoo...

From Hand-Me-Downs to Second-Hand Finds Growing up, getting clothes from an older sibling or a couch from a relative wasn’t always something you were excited about. Sometimes you just wanted something new — something that was yours first. But call that same jacket “vintage” or that couch a “thrift find”, and suddenly there’s a story to tell. “Thanks,...

I don’t know if you’ve seen this but, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo called her friend and The View co-host Sunny Hostin after her comments about the Cornell sexual-assault allegations sparked backlash. Sunny, a former prosecutor, focused on her interpretation of New York law. Some viewers felt her remarks sounded like victim-blaming. Speaking on the Behind the Table podcast, Sunny maintain...

Friendships naturally change as people get older, move cities, start families and enter new relationships. But how much should a friendship change when your best friend gets a new partner? We hear a listener’s voice note and unpack where friendship, relationships and boundaries fit together.

It’s back-to-school time, so we’re putting your teen movie knowledge to the test! These are the movies we grew up watching — the ones that had us believing high school would be filled with dramatic makeovers, massive house parties, cliques and somehow absolutely no actual schoolwork. We’re going to play you a clip featuring three scenes from three different teen movies, and...

It’s back-to-school today, and for matrics, we’re getting into that final stretch of the year. Final exams are around the corner, university applications are being finalised, and suddenly you’re expected to make some pretty big decisions about what comes next. At 17 or 18, you're basically being asked: “What do you want to do with the rest of your life?”And traditiona...

If you’re still walking around with that little green ID book, this one is for you — because after years of hearing that it’s eventually going away, we finally have actual dates. Home Affairs has announced that it will stop producing green ID books on 31 March 2027. But don't panic and throw yours away just yet! If you already have one, it will remain valid for another year. From...

In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Karabo and Yonaka give flowers to the teachers who left a lasting impression on our lives. Karabo gave her primary school teacher an appreciation call and tears were shed. Listeners share the teachers they’ll never forget and the moments, lessons and words that have stayed with them long after leaving the classroom.

Quiet quitting may have started as a workplace trend, but are we now quietly quitting friendships, relationships and other parts of our lives too? Karabo and Yonaka unpack whether slowly pulling away is a healthy way of protecting your peace — or whether we’re becoming more reluctant to have uncomfortable conversations.