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Thabo Baloyi chats to former University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. Prof Phakeng, the first black woman to obtain a PHD in Mathematics, weighs in on the state of education in South Africa and why she thinks she is such a firm favourite among Gen Zs

Who has the secret word?

The highly anticipated “Spotify Wrapped 2024” has taken social media by storm, with millions of users proudly revealing snapshots of their personal listening habits. How much did the most streamed songs earn?

The Living and Learning Laboratories are innovative, non-traditional learning environments designed to foster meaningful and impactful educational experiences through hands-on, experiential learning. These labs integrate sustainable indigenous practices, applying a heritage based approach to help restore and celebrate cultural identity.

Nick Hamman is looking for people that has received hilariously inappropriate secret santa gifts.

Who has the secret word.

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that has ordered something online and received something completely different. 

This week Marli has set an Afrikaans exam for the team. They must deliver an unprepared Afrikaans Mondeling.

"Who stands at the crease with courage unmatched, his bat a sword in a battle well patched? Leading his team with pride in green and gold, this warrior’s story is one to be told. Can you guess this cricketing star?"

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that can make really realistic animal sounds.

Thabo shares some jaw dropping news in a game of fill in the missing word.

There is a rise of couples sleeping apart (sleep divorce)

Xoli Zondo, The money Babies and Thuli Magubane talk Janu-Worry.

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that was declared dead.

Xoli Zondo chats to South African football superstar Benni McCarthy

Festive Adventure Radio Drama:  The Great Christmas Heist Overview: Set during the festive season in South Africa, The Great Christmas Heist takes place in a small coastal town. Nick, Thabo, Xoli, and Marli are a group of friends who stumble upon a peculiar holiday mystery - a missing Christmas artifact known as the "Star of Umhlanga." This artifact is crucial for the town's annual Christmas parad...

As Matric Vac Festival season kicks off we get to know the 5 Breakfast Correspondent who will be bringing us all the sauce from Ballito this year.

Get ready to test your memories, every day of the week Nick shares details of fascinating facts and event from history, and now we’re testing the 5 breakfast team’s ability to retain that information. From celebrity birthdays to legendary music moments and major world events, these questions will challenge and entertain. Let’s see who will be crowned this weeks On This Day Pop Quiz Champ!

Nick Hamman Is looking for someone that has ruined a big moment by mistake.

KZN Marlins Basketball players who won the BNL Championships. Chat BNL, the Championship, their awards and the rise of BAL in Africa as a whole.

Thabo Baloyi chats to the African Transformation Movement about their decision to join the EFF’s Phala Phala bid that was heard by the Constitutional Court this week.

Mariana Keyser ended up stranded on a cliff after a baboon stole her bag, leading her to climb after it. As she waited for a rescue, two baboons sat down beside her, and she remained calm by singing until help arrived. Mariana’s singing was so soothing it put the baboons to sleep.

Nick Hamman is looking for someone who got into a sticky situation while creating content.

Matriculants write their final exam today, and will be looking to party like it’s 1999.